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UNLEASHED | Eros, play & pleasure

You feel the fire. Somewhere deep in your hips. A hunger. A pulse. A knowing.

Maybe you've dulled it. Shut it down.
Wrapped it in shame, control, or exhaustion.
Maybe you've tried to channel it into relationships, work, or goals.
But this energy—your sexual, creative life force—doesn’t want to be managed
It wants to move.
It wants to be felt.

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UNLEASHED is a powerful, immersive 3-day journey into the rawness and richness of your erotic nature. Here, we explore sexuality not as performance, not as something to fix or flaunt, but as energy. Creative. Playful. Wild. Grounded. Sacred and profane. Yours.

This retreat is about reclaiming the parts of you you’ve hidden. Feeling the aliveness that comes when you meet your desire with truth and responsibility. And discovering how to move with that energy—in your body, in intimacy, and in life.

We work with Tantric principles, shamanic rituals, body-based practices and the wisdom of the pelvis. This is not about becoming someone else. It’s about coming home to what has always been yours.

I want to come home

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What is UNLEASHED?

UNLEASHED is one of the five retreats in the CORE Programme. It is a deep dive into your erotic power, sensual expression, and embodied desire. Unlike CORE, which is about breaking through the mental and emotional layers, UNLEASHED takes you into the primal, physical, and relational field of Eros.

We explore:

Polarity & attraction
Sacred sexuality & consent
Dark Eros & desire
Boundaries & surrender
Pleasure, play & emotional release

Through conscious touch, partnered practices, breathwork, movement, and ritual, you'll reconnect with your vitality—and the clarity it brings.

This retreat is open to singles and couples.

I want to reconnect

Testimonials

I wanted to really breathe, to live, and to allow my sexuality to fully exist. Chakra breathing opened up a whole new dimension I had never felt before. Being in such a heightened state brought waves of joy through my body. This retreat shattered old beliefs I held about myself. It showed me I can trust and allow my body to express itself. For the first time in my life, I truly felt orgasmic in my body. I found the trust that I too can feel deeply orgasmic—and I wanted to shout out: ‘Wow, I’m an orgasmic man!

- Toshan, IT advisor
I joined to face my fear around liberating my sexuality and the consequences that might come with it. I reclaimed my sexuality and sensuality—and realised I want to keep them free. I want to walk this path with purity and integrity, to receive support in staying in my own flow—without merging with others, without making harmful choices, and while staying true to myself.

– Nicky Keijzer, depth psychologist

This is for you if you feel

Disconnected from your body, pleasure, or desire
Curious about exploring your sexuality in a conscious, non-performative way
Longing for more fire, freedom, and authenticity in your relationships
Tired of hiding, pleasing, or playing small in intimacy
Ready to face shame, fear, or patterns that block your erotic expression
Excited to explore both the light and dark sides of Eros

I'M EXCITED TO EXPLORE

What you will gain

Learn to regulate and expand your sexual energy
Strengthen your capacity to feel, receive, and express desire
Explore new ways of relating with clarity, honesty, and power
Release shame, fear, or control patterns around sexuality
Deepen your emotional and physical intimacy with yourself and others
Discover how to ground pleasure into your daily life
Cultivate confidence, sensitivity, and sovereignty in your erotic expression
Experience more energy, joy, and creative flow

The team

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Karlijn Kouwenhoven |
Lead Facilitator

With years of experience in psychology, meditation, and self-development, Karlijn is known for creating powerful, clear, and transformative experiences.

Read more about Karlijn

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Blanca Durga Wennekes | Assistant

A graduate of the CORE programme, Blanca brings a rich background in yoga, Tantra, and emotional bodywork. With over 15 years of experience and a heart rooted in Bhakti, her presence is warm, playful, and grounded.

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Rens van Gool | Assistant

A graduate of the CORE programme, Blanca brings a rich background in yoga, Tantra, and emotional bodywork. With over 15 years of experience and a heart rooted in Bhakti, her presence is warm, playful, and grounded.

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Linda van Gool | Retreat Chef

Owner of WildlyLocalSuperfoods and a retreat chef for nearly a decade, Linda weaves colour, instinct, and nourishment into every meal. Her food feeds not just the body, but the soul.

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New Eden a renovated old farmhouse

New Eden is home to HeartIQ. Located in the forest of Friesland, it has a large community space, swimming pool and soft retreat temple.

Sleeping arrangements include shared rooms (max 2-3 people) and possibly private rooms. It is possible to bring your own campervan.

The pool, forest and stretched fields will play a role in unlocking our inner nature.

neweden.org

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Event info

Friday | 10:00h – 22:30h | doors open at 9:30h
Saturday | 8:30h – 22:30h
Sunday | 8:30h – 17:00h

We recommend turning your phone off and being fully offline during the retreat.
An extra night’s stay is possible on Thursday evening (arrival from 19:00h).

UNLEASHED can be followed as a weekend module of the CORE Programme.

CORE RETREAT | Release & Reset | 22-26 October 2025
HEARTCORE | Love, power & intimacy |11-13 July 2025
UNLEASHED | Eros & Sexuality | 12-14 September 2025
VIVID | Death & Surrender | 12-14 December 2025
ALCHEMY | Mysticism & Magic | 6-8 February 2026
- 3-day immersive retreat with full-time facilitation
- 2 nights accommodation at New Eden, Friesland
- Organic, home-cooked meals by our private chef
- Personal workbook with journaling and integration tools
- 2 online follow-up sharing calls
- Access to online graduate community
- Optional discovery call and access to private mentorship following the retreat
New Eden Retreat Centre
Sparjeburd 2
8409 CK Hemrik
Friesland
The Netherlands

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Investment

Training includes max 18 participants. 

Tickets include 21% VAT and tourist taxes. Prices include training, accommodation, and meals. Business invoices available upon request. Payment plans are available for students & low-income participants. First payment of €250,- required).

I'm ready to book my retreat

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Ready to unapologetically and safely play?

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