Relational Bodywork

Relational Bodywork www.RelationalBodywork.org

Therapeutic Bodywork Practitioner Training
Teaching Clinic - Villa Nova De Gaia Message or email is welcome.

I am available for online coaching sessions and mentoring as well as my in person practices in Lisbon, Sintra and Coimbra. For in person sessions I ask that you check with me directly about dates and times rather than use online booking. For a personal retreat of 1-3 days please enquire about a suitable venue and location that will suit us both.

Thought is born out of known-relationship. We know our brains are wired for safety and survival rather than happiness an...
22/06/2025

Thought is born out of known-relationship. We know our brains are wired for safety and survival rather than happiness and satiation/satisfaction.

As we have evolved beyond the times of the Sabertooth tiger, those of us fortunate enough to live in areas and times of relative peace often find that are thinking is not contributing to our well-being and human connection. Why is this?

No consider another kind of intelligence...felt-relationship.. This type of intelligence on the other hand is born out of the living breathing and sensing body and nervous system not the past but the NOW.

In relational Bodywork we put the emphasis on the relationship, the relational quality, the experience of being in connection. , taught me that embodiment and being itself is born out of relationship. We have our relationship to our body, the planet and in the worm touch and Movement. Our primary relationships are our direct experience.

In a world where known-relationship, abstracted knowledge has been put on a pedestal and Rain‘s king I feel it is important to bring emphasis back to our felt sense, our felt relationship and the wisdom of thinking and feeling from the innate intelligence of the present moment this intelligent is alive, receptive and responsive. We are not more intelligent by focusing on choices made from our intellect alone. How can we be more intelligent by only operating from one of our faculties?

If you are inspired to support others and go on your own embodiment journey and get in touch with us and find out about our training programs, mentorship and supervision.

We have events for the public and practitioners.

Relational Bodywork is the meeting point between talk and touch with Somatic (body based) coaching and treatment models. In practice this means that we are person centred, operating in a collaborative co creation of personal leadership. If you are inspired to find out more DM us today and let’s start a conversation :-)

My relational bodywork site:
https://relationalbodywork.org/

have you ever thought about becoming an Intimacy Coordinator in film or theatre ?I have been invited back to lead anothe...
02/10/2024

have you ever thought about becoming an Intimacy Coordinator in film or theatre ?
I have been invited back to lead another workshop for the IPA and would love to have some of you expereinced colleagues join us this Saturday.
This workshop will serve as an introduction to ta**ra and to how to support ta***ic practices on screen and onstage with an emphasis on respect for the lineage and informed of the power balance at play between teacher / practitioner / therapist and the client.
Full event details: INTRODUCTION TO TA**RA AND TA***IC PRACTICE FOR IC’S
DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2024
START TIME: 9am PT/12pm ET/6pm CEST
CLASS DURATION: Approximately 4 hours
LOCATION: Zoom (you will receive an email with the Zoom link immediately after you purchase a ticket)
TICKET PRICING: Tickets are available at three price points: $99, $139, and $169. There are a limited number of $99 and $139 tickets, so don’t wait too long to purchase yours! $50 tickets are available for BIPOC participants with financial need. If you'd like one of the $50 tickets, please email training@IPAinternational.org to request one.
Tickets:
https://www.intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com/events/introduction-to-ta**ra-for-ics
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
​In this 4 hour workshop we will cover the fundamental difference between the key ta***ic paths and styles as well as debunk some myths, misconceptions, and common misunderstandings surrounding it.
​The workshop will provide you a grounding in a brief history and progression of ta**ra from an ancient lineage steeped in spiritual practices and spiritual science to the reinvention and transformation that occurred when it was brought to the west and adapted to what is called neo-ta**ra today.
​As an IC it is important to know the differences and characteristics of the different etiquette of the white, pink, and red ta***ic paths and how that relates for example to the left and right hand paths.. If this topic intrigues you and you would like to be more knowledgeable and valuable to productions that are featuring a ta***ic theme, scene, or storyline then this workshop will give you that ground.
​The workshop is going to also be invaluable to those who wish to be part of a well researched portrayal of the nuanced aspects of consent, power balance, and the ethical responsibilities within ta**ra and s*xuality. As a perfect follow up to Julian's last workshop on Embodied Consent, this workshop will go further into the role and responsibilities of group leaders and modern ta**ra practitioners based on the latest viewpoints from the world of embodied ethics and consent understandings. We will also delve into what to look out for and incorporate in the depiction of these topics on screen from both a good and pad practice perspective so as to best illustrate the varied expressions and levels of care present in this field.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
This workshop will be led by Julian Marcus (he/him). Alongside being a somatic s*x educator, embodiment coach, and bodywork teacher for over 20 years, Julian worked parallel to this as a freelance producer/director for contracts that include channel manager and live television production photo and video projects with models, agents, and global clients. This work often included a need to negotiate consent, agreements, and intimacy scenes on set. Julian has worked as a photographer since 2001 in fashion, advertising, personal branding, and with publication and editorial work involving model agency castings. Julian combines the skills he has learned as a somatic educator with his digital media work to create a unique way of dialogue and making agreements that ensures a felt-sense of safety and clear embodied consent on the part of the talent.
Some of the modalities that Julian has trained in that inform his work include the Wheel of Consent, Body Poem, Sexological Bodywork, and Non-Violent Communication. Additionally, Julian holds a BSc. (Honors) in Therapeutic Bodywork, which included over 3,000 hours of supervised practice.
You can learn more about Julian at his website www.feelandfollow.com.
Tickets:
https://www.intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com/events/introduction-to-ta**ra-for-ics
RECORDING: A recording of this workshop will be available for one week after the class for anyone who purchases a ticket. If you cannot attend live but would like to watch the recording later then you are welcome to purchase a ticket.

Our summer edition of Lisbon in love really was very special as it was the first addition to be held at a truly private ...
04/09/2024

Our summer edition of Lisbon in love really was very special as it was the first addition to be held at a truly private venue. Located in the heart of historical Lisbon one of our team has now purchased a beautiful apartment to hold our dinner parties and events.

Close to Castelo de São Jorge, our new Location, enjoys easy access to some of Lisbon most beautiful viewing platforms and nightlife.

An this, our fifth edition, it was a real pleasure to host as our visiting facilitator sharing her Somatic wisdom and warmth and bringing new friends and connections to the Lisbon in Love series and community.

The conscious embodied relating, Friend making and slow dating continues between and beyond our events with our private telegram group.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and remind anyone who was interested that there will be more events to follow. We will be shortly announcing a couples Lisbon in love “Edition 6”. The Lisbon in love date night will be open to 4 couples to join us for a guided dinner party and deepening connection experience. More to follow shortly on that! If this sounds like something you would be interested in feel free to DM me and express your interest :-)

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LISBON IN LOVE: SUMMER EDITION - AN INVITATION INTO LOVEConscious Relating, Friend Making, & Slow Dating📅 31st August 20...
18/08/2024

LISBON IN LOVE: SUMMER EDITION - AN INVITATION INTO LOVE

Conscious Relating, Friend Making, & Slow Dating
📅 31st August 2024 | 🕡 18:30 - 22:30

Limited to 12 Spots for Quality & Intimacy! Pre-registration only. No tickets sold at the door. Near Cafe Garagem - Castello, private address shared after registration.

Registration:

1. Purchase tickets her:
https://checkout.revolut.com/pay/9f7fe230-20cc-4898-858f-55e3feb8da6f

2. Contact one of us for registration call. To ensure quality and safety of all participants, if we have not met you already, we require you to have a registration call with one of us. DM us to arrange please.

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Join us for a unique evening of conscious relating, playful dating, and authentic connections.

Hosted by Julian (.marcys.official), Anchal (*xuality), and Liz (), this event offers:

✨Conscious relating games at a private venue in Castelo, near Cafe Garage.

✨Focus on clarity, safety, and mutual respect through group agreements, consent, and embodiment practices.

✨We encourage you to join us for the optional shared meal to integrate and connect further. Ordered from a local indian restaurant to be eaten together at our private venue (food costs not included).

✨Further after dinner connection games music and dancing will be enjoyed.

Event Details:

Experience slow dating in a respectful, no-pressure environment where you can explore your desires, connect authentically, and express your truth. Whether you’re looking for romance, friendship, or just a fun evening, this event is designed to help you connect with like-minded people in a supportive space.

What You’ll Explore:

🪷Feeling and acknowledging your desires
🪷Connecting with others authentically
Playful exploration of dating
🪷Sharing your YES’s and NO’s with clarity

Tickets:
€45 - Limited to 12 participants. Secure your spot now!

Note: Open to all ages and genders. This is not a s*xual event. Please arrive free from drugs or alcohol and respect everyone’s autonomy and privacy

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF BROTHERHOOD AND BODY WISDOMUnlock the secrets to deeper presence, energy awareness and positive b...
26/07/2024

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF BROTHERHOOD AND BODY WISDOM

Unlock the secrets to deeper presence, energy awareness and positive body-connection. Amplify is an unforgettable retreat experience for men designed to reignite the spark, deepen you connection to you life force, and cultivate energy with a group of like minded brothers.

Desire to deepen their embodied connection with body-confidence?

Want to learn new practices for vitality and mens wellbeing?

Are committed to evolving as men?

Have a curiosity about Taoist internal alchemy?

Then choose from our 8 week group coaching program online starting September 2024 or if you prefer a shorter, in person deep dive then consider joining us is Belgium.

More info at www.feelandfollow.com

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Save The DatePleasure, Presence, & Intimacy - Relationship Evolution Retreat18 - 22 nd September 2024Inclusive of Vegeta...
23/07/2024

Save The Date

Pleasure, Presence, & Intimacy - Relationship Evolution Retreat

18 - 22 nd September 2024
Inclusive of Vegetarian Food & Accommodation

Casa Rural Aloe Vera, Huércal-Overa, Almería, Spain
Teachers: Julian Marcus & Sophia Leslie -

Unlock the secrets to deeper connection and intimacy with your partner on an unforgettable retreat experience designed to reignite the spark, deepen connection, and cultivate intimacy in your relationship.

This retreat is for couples who:

Desire to deepen their connection and intimacy
Want to explore pleasure in new ways together
Are committed to evolving their relationship
to new heights of love and passion

We will keep the retreat numbers limited to preserve intimacy and depth

Visit www.feelandfollow.com for more 🤗😍🥰

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https://www.intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com/events/deepening-embodied-consent-and-clarity-workshopOpen to anyone in...
09/07/2024

https://www.intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com/events/deepening-embodied-consent-and-clarity-workshop

Open to anyone interested in this topic and relevant to those in Tv, theatre and film as well many other area of work and relationships.

It is an honour to have been invited by the of intimacy professional association to present a workshop for intimacy coordinators in the industry of film, theatre and television. The topic of gaining clear agreements and clarity for actors and production it’s an important one, in all areas of life and work having a clear command of our felt sense as it informs our ability to move forward in relationships and work is in my opinion vital for fluidity and efficiency as well as satisfaction And sense of belonging.

Not only will clear contracts be able to be drawn up out of clarity of a agreements that are formed on clarity of embodied, yes and no’s, if the individuals in any given agreement are not in touch with their authentic felt sense in response to any given prospect of onstage action or other working arrangements then the contracts themselves are trying to patch up the lack of felt sense of safety and therefore unlikely to serve the production or the talent from further challenges.

For me consent must be built from the ground up and the ground is our inner felt sense, this felt sense is not a binary but a spectrum. This 4 hour online workshop will support a body-based understanding of listening and choosing. One of the goals of the material covered in this workshop will be supporting a movement from indecision and lack of clarity to a position of supported clarity making that honours individual choice and the importance of clarity of agreements. We will explore, due to an imperative of belonging And going along with we often deny our felt sense of authentic yeses and nose, why is difficult to ask for what we want and what we do instead. This will be applied generally to us all in love and more specifically to the acting profession and intimacy scenes.

Our new home 🏡 in Villa Nova De Gaia for the body sense clinic and the school of relational bodywork, thank you to Paulo...
03/07/2024

Our new home 🏡 in Villa Nova De Gaia for the body sense clinic and the school of relational bodywork, thank you to Paulo for inviting us wholeheartedly to base our trainings and work in your beautiful new building.

The clinic and teaching spaces will open 20th of July 2024.

The first practitioner training in Therapeutic Bodywork will commence October, see previous post or our website to enrol 🙏🏽✨

https://feelandfollow.com/therapeutic_bodywork_training

I am exited to announce an evolution of our trainings, the realisation of a longstanding desire, to pass on the embodied experience and knowledge of working with the public is now finally a reality for my school here in portugal with the new beautiful building in Vila Nova de Gaia “home” and earn invitation from Paulo my friend to host the clinic and trainings from his soon to open clinic.

This training will provide a valuable opportunity to practice new approaches in service of person-centred practice. Rather than seeking and “treating” disease, our work support finding resource and wellness. Restoring choice, agency and trust in the innate body wisdom we support our clients to “feel and follow” their way back into a felt sense of wholeness and integrity.

I have shared this work now over 20 years with well over 1000 students and clients and am sure now is the time to step up the training offering with this new 3 level and three year progression program.

Find out more on the site, link in bio and I look forward to speaking with you, if you are inspired to learn the skills to move between talk and touch, treatment skills and embodiment guidance with grace, confidence and sense of natural ease.

You are welcome! 🤗

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Some of the guys .tribe from last nights men’s circle on conscious seegsuality last night in Lisbon, thanks Yev for the...
03/07/2024

Some of the guys .tribe from last nights men’s circle on conscious seegsuality last night in Lisbon, thanks Yev for the enthusiastic invite and so happy to see the group benefiting from body poem and other approaches and tools to uncover their authentic desires, joy and truth.

I look forwards to returning and co-creating more with you all.

What a pleasure to be back at Boomland and the Being Gathering 2024 with Pete Bampton. Evolution through intimacy works...
24/06/2024

What a pleasure to be back at Boomland and the Being Gathering 2024 with Pete Bampton. Evolution through intimacy workshop was very well received with, as you can see in these beautiful photos by JP, people being moved to tears, hearts opened and authentic intimacy shared.

We guided people on a two community Body Poem journeys and a practical exploration of the four stages of relationship:

1. Me centred
2. We centred - codependent
3. Co-independent
4. Being centred

The breakthroughs, intimacy and heart openings were amazing to witness!

It was such a pleasure to fascinate and look forward to sharing this format again with others!!! 🙏🏽✨🤗❤️

Join me and my colleagues and friends at for our Spring Wellness Festival 20th of April in Lousá.Deep listening, stilln...
13/04/2024

Join me and my colleagues and friends at for our Spring Wellness Festival 20th of April in Lousá.

Deep listening, stillness and relaxation
“healing occurs in deepening layers of stillness“

Direct message me to make a booking at the event or in Penela, Lisbon or Algarve at another time.

How often do you slow down and really listen to your life force and give space for your self organising intelligence to express and be heard? Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy as taught by my friend and teacher is unique in its simplicity and direct invitation to wellness, resource and healing.

Embodied Awakening retreat is in full swing, just coming out of silence and into relational connection with bodywork, bo...
30/03/2024

Embodied Awakening retreat is in full swing, just coming out of silence and into relational connection with bodywork, body poem and meditations on in our direct experience.

Zoe is keeping us nourished with her amazing alchemy of food with LOVE.

Monte Mariposa is proving once again a beautiful home for this work with its secluded valley, spring nature abundance. Our amazing host Marta is joining the program and it is a pleasure to share the space with her.

Big thanks to for the invitation to co-lead this retreat, the daily meditation program and insightful dance of approaches is a real joy to engage with from an embodiment perspective.

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Space, presence and time for you:

Supportive space for your intimate authentic self to be noticed, trusted and witnessed. This process work is about sensitivity, receptivity and nurturing the fullness of our being.

Who is this practice for?

Anyone with a body and a desire to re connect and bring into felt relationship through body practices what is alive and matters most in any given moment.