Do you long to live and relate more honestly, vibrantly, and grounded in yourself?

During my time with my clients and holding workshops I see that we all carry a spark of incredible creative life force within us, yet we so often choose to hold it back. We adapt to the expectations of others, let ourselves be guided by old patterns, or hide behind polished facades.

I want to invite you to drop the performance and step out of the roles?

Being SEEN is about so much more than simply being noticed, comforted, or admired for a role or achievement. It is about being genuinely recognized in your complete wholeness. Without relational safety, visibility often leaves us feeling exposed or judged. In this full-day workshop, we create a brave, vibrant space where you can lay down your armor, step out of performance, and land in true, embodied presence.

Who is this for?
This workshop is for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Whether this is your very first step into self exploration or you have years of practice, this space is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

We move intentionally and slowly. There will be ample space to drop deep into your experience, listen to your body, and adjust every exercise to honor your capacity and needs in each moment. You do not need any prior experience, only a curiosity to explore honest connection, a willingness to be present with what is, and the courage to meet yourself as you are.

What We Will Explore
Through a powerful combination of authentic relating, somatic practices, conscious touch, dearmoring and tantric wisdom, we open the door to encounters where you are invited to be exactly who you are without needing to fix, beautify, or hold back your truth.
Authentic Connection: Shift from superficial observation into true, energetic, and heart-felt meetings.
Dropping the Mask: Explore the tension between the person you present to the world and who you are when you stop managing impressions.
Embodied Wholeness & Boundaries: Own your presence, your truth, and your boundaries in a brave space shared with others.
Our Relationship to Touch: Explore the senses and how we allow others to see us, and meet us, through conscious touch.

How We Will Explore
Our time together will include a mix of individual somatic practices, paired exercises, and group connection.

We move at a slow, intentional pace with an emphasis on personal choice, consent, and self-trust.

You choose how much of yourself you are ready to show. 


The Seen, Held, Heard Series
This workshop is a part of the Seen, Held, Heard series: a trilogy of somatic and relational journeys designed to explore what it truly means to connect with ourselves and others. Each workshop dives deep into one dimension of relational safety:
Being recognized in your wholeness (Seen)
Resting into physical and nervous system safety (Held)
Having your inner reality received without judgment (Heard)
You are warmly welcome to attend this workshop as a standalone experience, or join all three to complete the circle.

Note: All exercises and structures proposed during the workshop are strictly voluntary. You are always in full choice regarding your level of participation and boundaries.

Time & Location


Studio Kontakt
Djupågatan 1, Bagarmossen
19 september

Time: 10:00–21:00
Meals: We pause for lunch at 12:00 and dinner at 18:00. You can bring your own food or purchase meals at nearby stores and restaurants.
There will be nice “fika” in between. 
Integration: There is an opportunity to stay for a while after the workshop for free interaction, integration, and further exploration at your own pace.

Investment
Regular Ticket: 950 SEK
Duo Ticket (Bring a friend): 1,500 SEK
Trio Ticket (Bring two friends): 1,800 SEK

About the Facilitator
Ilja Samsonov is a workshop facilitator and tantra therapist with over fifteen years of experience guiding groups into deeper connection, presence, and embodied transformation. His path into tantra emerged from a personal longing to reconnect with the body, with vitality, and with the full spectrum of human experience.
Known for creating spaces that are both safe and alive, Ilja weaves together grounded safety, poetic depth, and playful exploration. Whether facilitating at major gatherings like Ängsbacka Tantrafestival and Sexsibility or leading intimate workshops, his spaces invite participants into honest, embodied encounters with themselves and others.
Ilja holds an open heart and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, meeting every participant exactly where they are with warmth, clarity, and grounded presence.