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Over 10% discount. Only until 8 September!

Live & Love
Free from shame and guilt

Dark Eros - Level 1
12-18.09.2025

At Dark Eros workshop, we explore the unconscious terrain of the self, where suppressed emotions like shame, guilt, fear, and anger still influence how we connect, feel, and relate. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Tantra and modern body-based methods grounded in neuroscience, we offer a path toward understanding and transformation, so you can reclaim a sense of personal vitality and confidence and live with freedom and wholeness.
It is a journey of awakening consciousness, activating energy,
and exploring yourself as a partner, a lover, and an alchemist of intimacy.
“The consciousness of transgression creates a heightened excitement — an energetic charge born from breaking taboos, from acts of rebellion, from the thrill of daring, and the excitement of stepping beyond convention.”
- John Hawken

When was the last time you abandoned yourself, out of shame,
guilt, or fear of punishment?

If you ever experienced those situations you know how painful they might be:

  • You agreed to something intimate even though you didn't desire it, because you didn't want to "ruin the relationship".
  • You didn't ask for promotion, even though you led succesful projects, just because you thought someone else might deserve it more.
  • You stayed silent when someone crossed your boundaries, because you "didn't want to make a scene".
  • You suppressed your style, your voice, your expression, because someone said it was "too much", it was shameful.
  • You withdrew from flirting, from connection, from pleasure, because of a shame you couldn't even name took over.
  • You relinquished your power, because you didn't know you could hold it without causing harm.
  • You missed an opportunity because your nervous system froze instead of stepping into courage.
  • You felt you were right, but backed down, because "it's not worth standing out".
  • Your boss made a comment that humiliated you, and you smiled and nodded anyway.
It is not your weakness - it is a pattern from your upbringing etched deeply into your body.
As children, when we were shamed, ignored, punished, or hit for expressing emotions and desires,
our nervous system learned that survival required hiding. What once served as a
survival strategy now blocks our agency, courage, and access to authentic self-expression.
Shame is perhaps the most destructive emotion of all.
"Shame is perhaps the most destructive emotion of all.
But her body remembers wildness.
And one day, she stopped asking for permission.”
-Freya Wolna
DARK EROS is a 7-day workshop where you can reclaim your power and agency.
In a safe, supportive space, free from guilt and shame, surrounded by like-minded people,
you finally come home to yourself.
This isn't a “kink workshop” It's an initiation into living fully.
Because only when you embrace your shadow, can you truly shine.

Do the following statements
resonate with you?

  • Do you keep your desires and fantasies under wraps, afraid someone might judge or leave you?
  • Do you struggle to take command of your life and stand by your decisions with clarity and power?
  • Are you drawn to the realms of power dynamics in relationships?
  • Are you done with surface-level relationships and hungry for something real, raw, and meaningful?
  • Do you long to break free from limiting social norms and awaken into freedom?
  • Is your body longing for more intensity, more heat and more truth in your personal experiences?
  • Do you desire to harness the power of your sexual energy as a gateway to emotional healing?
Read on. This might be the moment everything starts to change.
“He tried so hard to be the nice guy.
Respectful, soft, always agreeable.
Until he realized that boundaries,
fire, and desire
were part of his truth too.”
-Freya Wolna

A transformative experience for leaders, business owners, and decision-makers who want to lead with courage and awareness

In today’s world, leaders are expected to be consistently confident, effective, and resilient. Yet true leadership strength does not come from aggression or domination at all costs. It arises from deep self-understanding, flexibility in response, and — above all — conscious management of power dynamics. 

During this workshop, you will: 

  • Learn how to build authority without force or rigid domination. 
    Through conscious work with your own boundaries and energy, you will naturally strengthen trust and respect within your team — without pressure, manipulation, or pretending.
  • Experience that surrender does not mean weakness.
    In a safely guided environment, you will discover that sometimes true leadership is about letting go of control, allowing flow, and consciously surrendering to the process — which opens new possibilities in both business and personal relationships.
  • Develop the ability to respond beyond the automatic power game.
    Leaders often fall into defending their status or position. Here, you will learn to recognize these patterns in your body and nervous system, so you can act from choice rather than fear.
  • Strengthen your presence and authenticity.
    Working with energy, the body, and emotions will help you become more grounded and mindful — making your decisions clearer and less reactive. 

Join us and reclaim the art of true, embodied leadership.

Don't miss out!

Sing Up till 8.09.2025, to get a discount!
This is the only edition this year!
Dark Eros is a deep, transformative process, and that’s why the number of participants is limited. We create an intimate space where your presence
isn’t just welcome, it’s truly witnessed and supported. This journey includes guidance from the facilitators, personal coaching
during sharing circles, individual approach, and focused small-group work.
Every person walks their own unique path, and we’re here to hold space for all of you, with care and full presence.
We keep the group limited in number, so we can go deep.
And when the spots are gone, they’re gone, because we’re holding a real, intimate container.
If this is calling you, trust the timing.
Dark Eros is a one-of-a-kind immersion that draws participants from across Europe.
There are only 20 spots left! And they fill fast. In previous editions, the waitlist closed within days.
So here’s your invitation, if every cell in your body is whispering yes, don’t wait.
This is your moment. Claim your spot. Trust the pull.

What happens after you sign up?

01

Fill out form

You’ll be asked to fill out an intake form, not for bureaucracy, but to anchor your readiness.
02

Arrange a call

You’ll be invited to a 15-minute call with our team, so you can ask questions, feel into the space, and get clarity.
03

Confirm your order

Your spot will be held, while we confirm with you that we have "a match" and this is the right place for you.

Something is still holding you back,
but you can’t quite name it.

Maybe it’s a tension you just can’t seem to let go, or a wave of shame that rises the moment things start to feel too good. Maybe you’ve felt, for years, that... your sexuality hasn’t been fully awaken.
From the lens of neuroscience and psychology:

Your nervous system

doesn’t just store trauma, it also remembers what you weren’t allowed to feel.

Suppressing your desires and emotions

especially the “uncomfortable” ones, lowers brain plasticity, disrupts stress hormones, and shapes how you create relationships.

Frozen impulses

when left untouched, can slowly show up as withdrawal, irritability, lack of satisfaction, and a fading sense of meaning.

But it doesn’t have to stay this way.

Imagine yourself:
Speaking your desires out loud
without wondering if it’s “too much.”
Taking a full, luscious breath
right in the middle of pleasure.
Leading fiercely...
and able to surrender fully.
Not guilty about what turns you on,
but shamefree and powerful.
Dark Eros may not transform everything in just one week, but it will open the path  - through your body, your energy, and your direct experience.
And what you fear the most... might be the very key to your deepest healing.
"The ability to stay with intensity, shame, desire, and truth
— without escaping or controlling —
is the gateway to embodied sovereignty."
-Freya Wolna

What will you gain from Dark Eros?

This isn’t just a workshop, it’s a turning point.
For many, one of the most powerful moments of their lives.

You will reclaim self-regulation
and a deep sense of safety in your body.

  • Release tensions that come from past trauma, shame, and repressed desires
  • Learn to sense what turns you on and what crosses your boundaries and express it with grace and clarity.
  • Expand your capacity for pleasure, without shame or holding back.
According to polyvagal theory (Stephen Porges), your capacity to regulate your nervous system and express your truth is what creates real safety, in your body, in your relationships, and in the way you love.

You’ll gain a deeper connection
with your authentic self

  • Begin to see your desires in a new light, as a natural, sacred part of who you are, not something to hide or fix
  • Learn to explore the dynamic of power dynamics with trust and awareness with awareness, courage, and an open heart
  • Discover practices that help you melt through shame and fear, and dissolve the inner “shoulds” that have kept you playing small
Neuroscience shows that when natural impulses are met with acceptance and tenderness, the brain becomes more adaptable, and we begin to reclaim a deep sense of inner wholeness.

You’ll awaken courage and power in all of your relationships,
not just the intimate ones

  • Feel more confident expressing your needs in all areas of life
  • Strengthen your boundaries and personal power, without shutting down or taking over
  • Learn how to be fully yourself, no apologies, no fear of being judged
Working with your life energy is also working with your will. When this part of you melts down, it ripples into every area of your life, bringing clarity, confidence, and unapologetic self-expression.

You’ll awaken sensuality, presence,
and deep connection

  • Learn to truly inhabit your body, instead of living life in your head
  • Experience what it means to connect energetically with another human
  • Open to intimacy without fear of being seen too deeply
Studies on somatic approaches to intimacy show that deep presence and embodied awareness significantly increase sexual satisfaction, deepen connection, and lower chronic stress levels.
If you’ve made it this far, it means that something is calling you.
This workshop is the most powerful, safe, and supportive space
to experience your darker side, at whatever pace
and depth feels right for you.

This workshop is for you if you feel ...

that there’s something inside you waiting... to be spoken, expressed, released.
If you’re done holding yourself together so tightly.
If you’re longing to finally meet yourself, fully and honestly.
You don’t have to be “ready for everything.”
You don’t need experience with Tantra, kink, or any kind of embodiment work.
Just the willingness to listen to that quiet voice inside that says — it’s time.

Dark Eros invites people who want...

  • Explore inner vitality as a path of power, healing, and personal transformation
  • Soften the split between the longings and the voice that says, “you shouldn’t”
  • Dive into the themes of Power dynamics: boundaries, conscious relating, trust, and intentional rituals
  • Gently enter the deeper layers of your psyche and authentic self, with awareness and consent
  • Come solo or with a partner
  • Join regardless of age, gender, orientation, experience, or relationship status

This is not for you if:

  • You’re looking for a quick fix or a step-by-step formula without real engagement
  • You’re seeking only surface-level experiences while avoiding the emotional and spiritual layers
  • You’re not ready to take responsibility for your boundaries and choices
  • You’re currently in an intense crisis and don’t have the internal resources or therapeutic support to hold yourself through the process

Dark Eros isn’t a party — it’s a rite of passage.
You don’t have to be “100% ready,” but it’s important to be honest with yourself.

If you have questions, hesitations, or want to feel into whether this is truly for you — reach out
or book a short call with someone from our team. We’re here.

“The good girl dissolves when she remembers
her body is sacred - not because she is polite,
but because she is powerful.”
-Freya Wolna

A safe journey inward begins with trusting the one who guides you

Dark Eros is a deeply transformative experience, which is why it matters who’s holding space when you touch your most tender, vulnerable places. The facilitators aren’t gurus or distant therapists.They have walked through their own darkness and transformation, and know how to guide you with presence, integrity, and lived experience.

Freya

Creatrix of TantraSOMA™ method, certified Tantra and Tantra Massage teacher, body and energy worker, sex coach, and international facilitator of transformational processes. She is the first licensed facilitator of Dark Eros trained and authorized by John Hawken. For the last 20 years, she has been guiding people through growth and healing, helping them step out of the shadows of guilt, shame, and sexual repression.

Her work weaves together somatic, tantric, and psychological approaches, integrating insights from bioenergetics, neuroscience, and trauma healing.

“I know what it feels like to carry a fire inside, one that had to be hidden for years.
And I know what happens when you finally give it a voice.
Dark Eros is the space I once needed for myself ,
and now, I fiercely protect it for others.”

Piotr

Co-facilitator of Dark Eros, mentor for men, and guide in the conscious exploration of power and surrender.

He holds safe, structured spaces for working with sexual energy, where dominance and devotion can be embodied with presence and integrity.

He guides individuals and couples through transformational processes involving sexual energy, power, and surrender, all held within safe, grounded containers for exploration.

With a background in the humanities and a deep passion for authenticity, embodiment, and wildness, he has spent years supporting others in reclaiming their strength, their voice, and their connection to self.

"I don’t teach men how to be ‘better lovers’.
I create the space for you to finally be yourself— without the mask, without the fight.
For many, that’s the hardest and most important journey of all.”

John Hawken

John Hawken is the creator of Dark Eros domain and a pioneer in the field of tantra, conscious sexuality and embodied transformation, with over 40 years of experience leading deep personal growth work across Europe.

His teachings explore how working with life force energy — within yourself, with others, and through the world — becomes a path to awareness, presence, and embodied integrity. He invites us to surrender to the flow of life, expand our capacity for both sensation and stillness, and live with deeper alignment between desire and truth.

Dark Eros  is one of six transformational pathways developed by John as part of his lifelong dedication to integrating Tantra, shamanism, and body-centered psychology. We are honored to offer this work under his license, continuing the lineage of this powerful method.

 

Support Team

Dark Eros is held in collaboration with a team of experienced assistants, coaches, and emotional support facilitators who create a safe, grounded field for your journey.

They're here to offer presence, regulation, and compassionate care, both for individual processes and the group as a whole.

What can you expect from us?

Authenticity
over performance
Boundaries and respect
instead of “spiritual chaos”
Real knowledge
and lived experience,
not empty slogans
Presence and support,
at your pace,
on your terms
If you’d like, you can connect with us before you sign up.
Ask your questions.
Feel into the space.
See how it feels to be with us.

What exactly happens during
the Dark Eros
workshop?

This is not “just a workshop.”, it’s a 7-day immersive journey into the body, kiky sexuality, energy, and psyche held in a space that invites you to go deep while honoring your pace, your boundaries, and your truth.

Below, you’ll find the key elements that shape this transformational process:

Morning meditation

  • Starting the day with presence and connection to breath and body
  • Awakening your energy through dance, shaking, breath or somatic flow
Body

Morning circle

Group check-in, sharing, group transformational precessing, transformative cooaching, integration and setting the theme for the day
Mind

Practical session I

Somatic practices including breathwork, emotional release, movement, touch, voice, and working with authentic vitality
Community

Lunch Break + personal time

Space for integration, access to sauna, swimming pool, and nature
Pleasure

Practical session II

Small group processes, partner work, and guided exploration of Dark Eros dynamics
Community

Dinner Break

Pleasure

Evening rituals

Temple Nights, awareness-informed sessions, and ceremonial space
Community

Dark Eros methodology:

Psychosomatic work
with the body and nervous system

  • Bioenergetics, grounding, anger release
  • Bringing the body back into flow, aliveness, and energy
  • Nervous system regulation (Polyvagal Theory)
  • Expressing needs, boundaries, and consent
  • Trauma Awareness: Understanding how trauma impacts intimacy

Coscious intimacy exploration

  • Archetypes: power, trust, boundaries, provocation, prohibition
  • Working with core beliefs and emotions (shame, fear, tension, guilt, joy)
  • Transformational rituals to release repression
  • Practices for personal healing and integration
  • Relational and emotional development
  • Body-mind conditioning

Shadow work and desire integration

  • Conscious exploration of unconscious patterns
  • Acknowledging and integrating shadow with awareness and compassion
  • Guided boundary exploration (e.g. symbolic role play, safe intensity rituals)
  • Learning to build trust and communication in deep relational intensity

Power Dynamics

Breaking the “Good Girl/Nice Boy” conditioning

Releasing the need to be nice, compliant, and conflict-free in order to feel safe or worthy.

Transforming emotion into power

Channeling emotions like anger or frustration into clarity, energy, and personal sovereignty.

Expressing needs and desires without guilt

Reclaiming the right to voice your needs and desires openly and unapologetically.

Setting and communicating boundaries

Doing so with confidence and clarity.

Bonuses and Supportive Resources

Emotional and process support coaching– facilitators and team available throughout the entire workshop
Online follow-up sessionafter the workshop
Closed integration groupto stay connected post-retreat
PDF materials + recommended reading list
Immersive meditations guided by Freya
Freya’s signature playlists, created exclusively for this workshop

Venue

  • Retreat center:surrounded by nature, with sauna, pool, and ritual space
  • Accommodation:comfortable shared rooms (details shared after registration)
  • Meals: 3 meals a day (all vegan), drinks, healthy snacks
  • What to bring:you’ll receive a packing checklist after signing up
All of this is here to help you not just understand the theory - but to feel it, live it,
and embody what it means to experience liberated, conscious, integrated sexuality.

What do past participants say about their journey
with the Dark Eros workshop?

Over 500 people from across Europe have experienced this journey.
It’s not always easy to describe - because what happens here often goes beyond words.
But some chose to share what it meant for them:

Kamil

Anna

Luiza

Ela

Anna

Andrzej

Ewa

The numbers speak for themselves:

90%
of participants report a deep transformation
in their relationship with their body and sexuality
97%
say the experience positively impacted
their romantic or intimate relationships
100%
felt emotionally safe and well-supported
by the facilitators and team
Not everyone chooses to leave a public testimonial — and that’s completely okay.
What happens in this workshop is intimate and deeply personal.
That’s why we hold this process with full respect for each participant’s privacy.

An Investment in a Workshop
That Can Change Your Life

Early Bird

800 EUR
first 20 spots
only until August 18
You save up to 120 EUR

Late Bird

930 EUR
until September 8
  • 6 full days of workshop
    (over 70 hours of practice)
  • Full participation in all sessions, rituals,
    and Temple Nights
  • Coaching and process support
  • Supporting materials + follow-up

Check out deferred payment options or 0% installments

Standard

1050 EUR

Accomodation & Meals

Not included in the workshop price.
The venue cost of from €420 to €530 depending on chosen room

Quality Guarantee

At Dark Eros you’ll be held by a team of over 10 experienced staff: facilitators, coaches, and emotional support guides. You receive a carefully held structure, neuro-somatic tools, one-on-one support, and a space designed with deep intention, carfully crafted.

This is 70 hours of deep work with the body, sexuality, and shadow.
That’s around 11 euro per hour.

Reserve your spot now — space is limited
Early bird registration closes August 18, or earlier if the group fills up.

Your decision matters.
That’s why you risk nothing.

We know the feeling — you sign up for something that deeply calls to you...
...and then the doubt creeps in:
“What if this isn’t for me?”
“What if I can’t handle it?”
“What if it’s too much?”

We understand.

Dark Eros ouches sensitive, intimate layers and we want you to feel safe not only during the process, but also in the moment you choose to say yes.

We guarantee:

  • The highest level of professionalism, backed by international license and certifications
  • A safe, clearly held structure with defined agreements around consent and boundaries
  • A team of trained emotional support assistants present throughout the process
  • A pre-workshop intake form to help us understand and meet your needs before you even arrive
  • Option to have a 1:1 conversation with our team before you commit
Your readiness is just as important as our experience. So take your time. Make your decision in your own rhythm but trust that every part of this container has been designed with your safety and comfort in mind.

Frequently asked questions

No.

Dark Eros is designed so that beginners can enter the process step by step, while more experienced participants can explore on a deeper level.

Every practice is based on consent, communication, and your own pace.

Yes – most people come solo.

You don’t need a partner. We work individually, in small groups, and rotating pairs – always with the option to choose.

If you’re coming with a partner, you’ll also have space to experience practices together.


Safety and comfort are the top priorities in all workshops, which is why we always emphasize consensual agreement, discussing and respecting boundaries (e.g., experiencing different types of conscious touch or breath exercises). We make sure that the group consists of an even number of participants and provide a team of supporting assistants who will participate in the exercises if necessary. Of course, all practices are voluntary, and we prioritize the safety and comfort of participants, so you will never be obligated to practice with someone you do not feel comfortable with. Additionally, individuals in pairs will be invited to open up to practicing with others occasionally to experience different qualities (with consensual agreement).

Most of our workshop are facilitated in polish and english. We welcome international participants and provide live translation. Please contact us if you are foreigner and you want to join: hello@tantrabyfreya.com

This unique workshop  is held only once this year.

However, if this particular date doesn’t work for you, we warmly invite you to join one of our other upcoming events or Dark Eros next year!

No.

Participation in each part of the program is voluntary.

We teach conscious “yes” and “no” – this is one of the core elements of the workshop.

At any moment, you can step out, ask for support, or simply observe.

The workshop is led by an experienced team with a therapeutic background.

We have a clear structure, consent agreements, emotional care system, and a crisis intervention facilitator.

All participants complete an application form and an introductory conversation.

We emphasize maturity, mindfulness, and ethical bodywork involving sexuality.

You can:

· transfer your payment to a future edition (if available),

· give your spot to someone else (with prior arrangement),

· receive a refund if you cancel early enough (details in the terms & conditions).

You’ll receive full details after registering.

We offer comfortable rooms (1–3 people), full board with local vegan cuisine, sauna access, and beautiful nature at the Oddechowo retreat center near Warsaw.

Accommodation and meals are paid separately from the workshop fee.

 

Yes!

We provide invoices – both personal and for companies. You’ll receive it automatically after your purchase if you enter your details during checkout.

During proceeding the order, please put your company data and you will receive the invoice automatically after purchase.

If you need any changes to the invoice, just reach out after registering.

This workshop takes place only once a year. Some spaces are already taken.
Sign up before the container closes.

Sometimes all it takes is feeling that quiet voice inside saying: “This is for me. This is my time.”

Many participants told us: “I was scared it would be too much... but it became one of the most

Feeling unsure is natural. It often means your body senses a threshold of transformation.
We’re not here to convince you — we’re here to remind you:

  • Your desire is not a problem.
  • Your body is not too much.
  • Your shadow holds your greatest light.
  • This could be the doorway to a deeper, truer version of you.
Sign up now and begin a journey that stays with you for life.
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