Review: The Pleasure Course

29Sep07
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Location: San Francisco, CA
What it is: This is a 3 day course designed to help people have more pleasure, and fulfillment in all aspects of their life, with an emphasis on their intimate relationships.

Growth Potential: During the pleasure course, you will have a chance to look inward and identify what it is that makes you tick. All of us are living our lives according to a set of rules and guidelines that we’ve cobbled together based on past experiences. This is called “Your Trip”.

Your Trip’s job is to keep you safe, and comfortable; unfortunately in some instances Your Trip can also keep you from having the pleasure that you really want in your life.

During the pleasure course, you have a chance to identify Your Trip; once you have awareness of Your Trip, you will have more choice around it.

Pop Potential: A large portion of the course focuses on communication between partners. This type of work can benefit everyone. You will learn techniques to ask for what you want, and how to listen to what your partner wants.

There is also a hands-on portion of the course where you will practice the communication techniques you’ve learned.

“Get Real” Potential: The pleasure course can sometimes overweight the idea that life is ALL about pleasure. This can be hard to swallow for folks right off the street.

I found that sometimes the course leaders did not provide space for negative emotions, saying we should not focus on that or it was just part of our “Trip.”

What I Got out of it: After identifying my Trip, I was able to look at the things that frustrated me in my relationship from a new angle. I realized that usually when I get upset at someone, its because of fear that has come up, from this place I can now share how I feel rather than make the other person wrong. This usually opens up a more intimate connection and leads to more pleasure in my life.

I learned practical techniques for asking for what I want in my relationship and as part of our sex life. I learned how to enjoy what is happening in the moment rather than focus on outcomes.

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    1. 1 ricardo on Sep 29th, 2007 said:

      I forgot to write that this a small course, with about 10 to 12 participants per course.

      • 2 marc on Sep 29th, 2007 said:

        Is this mostly a discussion-based course?
        Will I have to explore/discuss/speak/act in front of the group, or just with my partner?
        Do I need a partner?
        Is there any portion of the course that focusses on sensuality and are you asked to do anything beyond your own comfort level in front of the group?

        • 3 Alicia Bayer on Sep 30th, 2007 said:

          This is primarily an experiential course- there is some discussion- but our aim is for you to actually retain what you learn and experience in the course- so it is not just another weekend workshop where you “get high” and then go back into your life and have things be the same, but rather where you have actual experiential transformation that lasts

          The course is for couples and singles- and you will be asked to share and participate in the group. The exercises are done with partners (people who come as a couple often do all the exercises together), and those who come as singles do the exercises with each other.

          Everyone does the exercises at their own pace, and you are never asked to do anything you don’t want to do.

          There is a portion of the course that focuses directly on Sensuality- and you have the opportunity to have as much of an opening as you want- again you are never asked to do anything you don’ t want to do- most people find the environment challenging and nurturing at the same time- a place to explore your edges in a safe way.

          • 4 Jessica Hayes on Oct 1st, 2007 said:

            The Pleasure Course changed my life. I learned how to really communicate with the men in my life and ask for what I want, and now, as a single woman, I am having so much fun dating. I feel completely empowered and sensual as a woman- a sense of joy and liberation that I have never felt.

            The course leaders are masterful at knowing exactly what it will take for each individual participant to have the breakthrough they want to have- there is a lot of individual attention on everyone, so every person gets exactly what they want out of the course and much more!

            I recommend this course whole-heartedly to anyone who wants a true and lasting transformation in their spiritual and sensual life!

            • 5 marc on Oct 2nd, 2007 said:

              This sounds like a great course for people who already have some experience letting go and trusting a small group of strangers. I say that without sarcasm.

              Having done Arete, Landmark, and a slew of other work, I can say that that ability to trust and be coached is almost all you need to step on the path of transformation.

              • 6 Elisabet Harris on Oct 2nd, 2007 said:

                The Pleasure Course is absolutely amazing!!!
                I have learned and grown so much since I took it almost a year ago.
                I feel so in touch with my body and all my sensual ability’s as a human being, and these ability’s are constantly expanding.
                I am so happy that I found such an open minded and supportive community.

                There is transformation available in areas like, enlightenment, communication and sensuality, and I’ve experienced it in all of these areas.

                As Jessica said, the leaders are masters at what they do. They are also really knowledged and down to earth people that know how to have fun!

                I recommend taking it if this interests you in any way.

                • 7 c on Oct 3rd, 2007 said:

                  I took my first Pleasure Course in February of 2006. Because this course intensively served my capability to cultivate intimacy and pleasure in my life, I particpated in the intensive courses offered by Beyond Education. This has had a permanent impact on my life. I no longer believe any personal myths of victimization, I experience intense bodily pleasure whenever I choose to, I know how to cultivate intimacy in an enjoyable way, I feel free to express myself in life and in sexual play, and I have more free attention for my spiritual practice. So, obviously, I highly, highly recommend the Pleasure Course.

                  • 8 Paola on Oct 5th, 2007 said:

                    The Pleasure Course brought a deeper and broader meaning to who I am. It supported me in understanding the benefits of fully embracing being a beautiful, sensual, intelligent woman. Today I feel fulfilled in all aspects of my life because I have learned the importance of integrating all of me – sexually, spiritually, and physically – giving room for my body, mind and soul to simply Be. This course was life changing for me. Fabulous!

                    I recommend the Pleasure Course to anyone seeking to fully experience all that they are. It is a course for people willing to let go of old beliefs in order to achieve enlightened pleasure in all areas of their lives.

                    • 9 Jeffrey on Oct 12th, 2007 said:

                      The Pleasure Course really got me in touch with how to be a man in my relationships with women. I am in a committed relationship, and have been for 4 years now. I never knew what a huge effect it could have on my woman to really know how to “take” her. She trusts me and gives herself to me at a level I have never experienced- it’s hot!

                      Trust me- take the Pleasure Course.

                      • 10 Ben on Oct 22nd, 2007 said:

                        The pleasure course is a great experience that will most likely push you beyond your previous comfort zone. I found it a great way to explore my sexuality and learn more about the opposite sex. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who knows they are ready to take it. I would be a little weary to suggest it to friends of mine unless it’s obvious that they can handle it.

                        Overall a cool experience!

                        • 11 scott on Dec 19th, 2007 said:

                          I got a lot out of this course.
                          I gained direct experience of what my ‘trips’ are and how to move past them. How to be more present in the moment.
                          I learned more about man/women dynamics, what women are looking for, and how important communication and paying attention are.
                          I learned some techniques to enhance my partner’s and my own sexual experiences.
                          Everything in the course wraps up into a way of approaching life and relating that has brought positive change into my life.

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