2008: World Polyamory Association: Harbin Hot Springs Conference

World Polyamory Association
POLYAMORY: More Loving Loving More

2008 WORLD POLYAMORY CONFERENCE
Celebrate Sacred Sexuality & Relationship Choice

2008 HARBIN CONFERENCE INFORMATION

HARBIN HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
PRESENTATIONS
September 12-14, 2008 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Workshops and presentations
by

DR. GARY SCHUBACH & CHRISTOPHE CERI

DR. STEVEN VOGUE & DR. ANASTAS HARRIS

DR. DANIELLE HAREL & CELESTE HIRSHMAN

TABER SHADBURNE & VERONICA MONET

DR. SASHA & JANET KIRA LESSIN

GABRIELLA CORDOVER & PAUL GLASSCO

DR. DAVE DOLESHAL & SONDA BEAL

DR. HAROLD (HARIDAS) KORNYLAK

SUNYATA SATCHITANANDA

CAROLINA FLEISHMAN & AMBER SEITZ

KIRSTEN ROSE & TERRY GIBBONS

DAVID SPERO & AISHA KASSAOUN

KEITH BROWN

PAUL PLAMONDON

MOSES MA

1-Day Harbin Preconference
	A GARDEN BURSTING WITH LIFE
	September 11, 2PM - 6PM, 7:30 - 9PM Harbin Convention Center Led by Veronica Monet, Dr. Sasha Lessin and Janet Kira Lessin
	If 14 or more pairs sign up before September 1, VERONICA will lead us in the following: For Pairs Attending the Sept. 12-14 PolyCon Only! Enjoy Relationship Repair and Sex Coaching in Veronica Monet’s preconference workshop: A Garden Bursting with Life! This workshop for couples will explore where soul meets body both by employing specific sexual techniques and by moving past the concept of technique and into the art of being one. Come grow your own garden of love, passion and orgasmic bliss by deepening connection and vulnerability with your chosen partner. Enter the Conference to follow bursting with life. Pairs Only: Nudity and Sexual Contact with Your Partner. 4 Hour Workshop. $300 per couple. Please email worldpolyamory@aol.com or veronica@sex or call Janet 808 244 4103 or, toll free, call Veronica 888.903.0050 to register.

Harbin PolyCon '08 Faculty
(listings below are in alphabetical order by presenter's last name)
Sonda Beal MOVING THROUGH FEAR TO LOVE

We tend to think of fear and love as opposites, but, actually, at bottom, the nature of everything is the pure open space that we experience as feeling as Love. In this workshop, through a series of exercises,, we will make friends with our fears. As we allow our fears the space to be, we naturally find ourselves in the ground of our being as Love. As such, we can move into various love relationships knowing that what we are essentially can never be hurt.

Christophe Ceri GOD & GODDESS PARTY: A TANTRIC/EROTIC CELEBRATION FOR POLYS

The fun will start with a playful introductory process. Then we will use various ancient Chinese Qi Gong (internal energy) exercises to stimulate our vital chi energy and fully ground us in our bodies. From there we will engage in partnered exercises to stimulate our spiritual & heart centers and connect sensually with the group. This is followed by a variety of games & exercises that will gradually move us from sensuality to eroticism and, ultimately, to free-flow play with an emphasis on light-hearted, joyful play!

TRANSFORMATIONAL (AND FUN) EROTIC EVENTS....How to Make Them Successful...& Ecstatic!


      In this workshop we will go over the key factors in creating transformational, safe,heart-centered and truly playful sensual/erotic events including potential content, creating "safe" space, addressing spiritual & psychological aspects, creating a conducive & inspiring physical ambiance, how to get the right crowd, right vibe, set & setting (a journey in altered states of consciousness). Bring your notebook & pen and questions.

   Bio: Christophe Ceri

Terry Gibbons POLYAMOROUS HYPNOFANTASY/HYPNOMASSAGE

Slay the green eyed monster. Release sexual inhibitions which are no longer serving you. Learn how you can experience the delights of sexualove combined with intense spiritual connection. Grow Closer through verbal and non verbal exercises. Finally, bring your senses alive through guided fantasy–-orchestrated Hypnomassage for dyads, triads and loving groups. Romantic music heightens the intimacy. Mmmm...

Terry's our Official Greeter and conducts the Orientation Discussion from Noon till 2PM Friday, Sept. 12

Paul Glassco TEMPLE OF ORGASM

Orgasm is nature's very pleasurable way of bringing us moments of trancendence and contact with the divine. It can be a delightful way to stay happy and healthy. The Temple of Orgasm is devoted to supporting you in sustained ecstatic consciousness. The Temple is a sacred space to share orgasms communally. This talk features Temple of Orgasm founder Paul Glassco. We will talk about the actual ambience in the Temple.

     We are planning to set up a Temple space near the conference center. Come celebrate with us!

Dr. Danielle Harel, Ph.D & Celeste Hirschman, M.A. TRIADS

Bringing a third person to the relationship is one thing, but bringing them into your bed is a different story. The option of finding another partner and having a threesome often comes up as a fun and exciting option. The truth is, lots of people fantasize about having one, but making it sexy, safe and satisfying for everyone can seem a bit challenging. If you've ever thought about a ménage à trios or tried it and it didn't quite work out, this workshop with Sex and Intimacy Coaches Danielle Harel, Ph.D. and Celeste Hirschman, M.A the creators of the Become an Extraordinary Lover Workshops, is for you.

You'll learn ways to make sure everyone gets what they want, and, of course, hot threesome sex tips. With these tools in hand, you'll be able to turn your fantasies into amazing real-life experiences. This workshop focuses on m/f couples, with either male or female thirds.

Danielle's Bio: Dr. Danielle Harel
Celeste's Bio: Celeste Hirschman

Dr. Harold Haridas Kornylak LOVING BEYOND THE DYAD

An enduring, fulfilling two person partnership is rare enough. Even most animals tend to pair-bond. It’s totally impractical to think of expanding beyond the dyad, perhaps to 3, or 4? In Beyond the Dance of Two, we explore the unique dynamics when more than 2 relate. We explore how to keep a triad from being a pair plus one. Gain insight into your relating style and how compatible it is for going beyond the dyad. (Discussion and experiential exercises).

Bio: Dr. Harold Haridas Kornylak

Janet Kira Lessin, Panel & Participants HOW WE DO POLY

This is a very popular format and often the favorite part of the conference for many. The Friday Afternoon Panel is led by World Polyamory Association chief, Janet Kira Lessin. The Panel includes polys of several varieties and all participants who share how they get polyamory working for them. The audience questions and relates, so everyone's included. Newbies get valuable answers to begin their poly lives.