- Group Workshop -
´´I do appreciate the space which you created, i so much enjoyed the playfullness, the clarity in communication verbal and nonverbal, the connection and love in beeing dominat (i learned in my parental home a more destruktiv way of dominance). I could connect to my playfull dominat side, i realy enjoyed that and thats a gift i take at home. I also encounter many other sides of mine... In the received position i realised, i dont have to fight or going away of mine... that is powerfull and joy I just want to say thank you!´´
- Toya, 38y, Shiatsu Therapist -
- Kunstmuseum Basel - Performative Intervention -
“The workshop delivered its promise. In a short time, with few images and words, but much empathy, Sharka enabled the group to build an environment in which to experience Art, specifically some selected paintings of Paula Rega, in a new and personal way. After a “preparatory” session prior to experience the exhibition, the group climbed, pretty self-forgetful, a learning curve – this shows that Sharka Rey can catalyze reactions and yet provide a safe setting. I was surprised how strong Rego’s paintings demonstrated power play, and how this was transferred to a group of initial strangers.”
- Agnieszka, 62y, Real estate manager/Literature translator/Editor -
- Kunstmuseum Basel - Performative Intervention -
“I truly enjoyed the experience of participating in the performative workshop On Power - Let Me Walk My Dog in Kunstmuseum. It was an opportunity to explore many sensorial and emotional states of connecting with ourselves and others. The workshop was beautifully facilitated by Sharka who gives the right amount of guidance but also space and time to experience, share and reflect. It is an opportunity to go out of the comfort zone in a trust and safe environment that promotes curiosity and self awareness in a very creative environment.
- Cátia, 50y, Healthcare and Wellbeing leader -
-Kunstmuseum Basel - Performative Intervention -
“Sharka’s workshop was an interesting mix of art appreciation, improvisation and human interaction. We had an opportunity to discuss the paintings, connect through movement and play, to finally find ourselves in a museum room to enact together the content of the images in front of them! Although the workshop was not long, Sharka managed to create an open atmosphere, inclusive for everyone, conducive to play and exploration. I spent a very nice afternoon there, and met very interesting people!”
- Filip, 35y, Scientist -
- Group Workshop -
´´What I like about Sharka’s Workshops is that they are open for anyone who just wants to land for a day in listening to themselves. There’s no need in participating in anything that doesn’t feel good and one does not have to get proximate with anyone if they don’t want to – but you will for sure experience a certain proximity with yourself when you attend one of Sharka’s workshops. Her holistic body knowledge makes her able to uphold a space for multiple aspects of oneself.´´
– Sascha, 32y, Trans activist, Writer, Influencer -
- Blend of Tantra & Bdsm Ritual - Single Session -
"You gently guided me into new spaces of experience. Your manner was playful, brash, but at the same time gentle and attentive. My reaction to this exotic mix was accordingly multi-layered, colorful and multi-dimensional. I learned that I don't need to be afraid of my limits; with your support, I was able to explore them curiously and to embrace them , I found freedom while embracing my boundaries. New confidence in me and my body was the great result.
Thank you very much. "
- Julia, 52y, Psychologist -
- Group Workshop -
´´Dear Sharka!
Thank you again for the very stimulating and insightful workshop last Saturday.
I am still reliving and sorting things out but the most valuable experience for me was engaging in an intimate exchange with another man in a very compassionate and caring manner, in the cane exercise. Without any sexual undertones or projections I was fully able to relax and concentrate on the sensory input and the appreciation of being attended to by a very heartfelt and generous giver.
In fact the whole day I was focused heavily on the somatic experiences and getting/staying in touch with myself and my responses, furthermore remaining connected to my partner and the whole group, all at the same time. I experienced once again how powerful and intimate the smallest of interchanges can be when really allowing those moments to affect myself/ourselves and unfold.
It also made me realise how challenging it is for me to stay in touch with myself during a sexual or even sensual exchange - outside of a trusting, close-knit relationship - and how within such an encounter I really have to work towards being able to be emotionally intimate and available with a stranger (or even in general for that matter).
Often I tend to override the delicate details and also my own needs and boundaries in the rush and adrenalin of the physicality.
That definitely takes practice and getting accustomed to, and at the same time I wish I could just let go, have fun and enter the playful and uninhibited joy of the unknown and unexpected. Maybe it isn`t as difficult as I make it out to be if i could just allow it to happen and stop being such a fucking intellectual.´´
-Nathan, 52y, Educator-
- Group Workshop -
´´I want to say that you are just an amazing facilitator and teacher. You constructed a beautiful build up to the day, with such excellent consideration to different activities that would allow the group to feel comfortable with one another and within themselves. Thank you for creating a space that felt safe and was so much fun!´´
- Sam, 36y, Marketing Communications-
- Group Workshop -
´´I'm reaching out to you with a big thank you. The workshop was super inspiring and in a very much safer space. It's the small things that matter, you very much laid a trustful ground to curiously explore new kinky approaches. Much fun. Definitely some good takeaways to keep exploring.´´
- Nora, 33y, Communication Specialist-
- Group Workshop -
´´My first motivation this time wasn’t to learn something new, but to renew the experience of existing in a space I always felt confortable and valued in to get to experience love.
I do not do group things, I do not feel so good in « community » labeled groups.
Being at a workshop where thirty people were to share a same space for a day filled my heart and keeps curing my everyday feeling of not being connected with the humans we are surrounded by in our dailylife.
I felt a wonderful diversity amongst the people.
People from so many different social backgrounds were to connect thanks to your cheerful and caring guiding.
I am also grateful that I shared real moments of love with older cis men.
Being part of other men’s vulnerability journey and sharing mine with them really got me the feeling we were going towards a more compassionate and authentic love.
I felt that with the group in general but as a queer fem-looking sexworker it’s quite rare to get to share authentic love with cis men outside of work. Actually it’s quite rare to have the opportunity to meet them even.
I also felt that everybody’s spontaneity was genuinely appreciated, which to me is one of the strongest move you could achieve in a world we wish was more peaceful.
To conclude, I felt happy, confused, excited, tired, aroused, admiring, curious and loved, as always when I get to see you :) ´´
- Avril, 28y, Sexworker -
- Group Workshop -
´´Dancing with Flogger was the fourth session I've had with Sharka and it was the second workshop that I participated in with my wife. The workshops' participants have a wide range of experience, and many, like us, did not know the others. Sharka has a great way of getting everyone warmed up, connected and engaged. We spent the morning on individual and group exercises to do this and they were really fun and imaginative. The environment is completely non-threatening so my initial nervousness quickly evaporated. After a group lunch (optional) we focused on flogging. Sharka gave instruction; we did a little practice, and then she gave a great demonstration with 2 volunteers. Sharka is very skilled, mindful, playful and shows a little bit of her devil side. After that we spent quite some time practicing flogging in groups of 2-3 to the level we individually were comfortable with. At the end I was relaxed, a bit exhausted and ready for the next workshop.´´
Thanks Sharka!
- Michael, 67y, Retired -
- Group Workshop -
´´Ce que j aime avec Sharka et sa tranmission est que, cela enrichis mon univers corporel de sensations de connaissnance. Il y a un coté soignant pour moi - même, créatif et surtout une liberté de vivre mon corps que je recherche dans les worshops de Sharka. Cela me permet de continuer à m inventer et me découvrir..par mon corps mais aussi avec son énergie. Dans mon ex vie de couple j ai vecu ube szxualitr suoer chiante..peu crearive peu plaissante et jeme rend compte que je suis passze a coté de plein we subtilite dont je ne soupconnais pas les bienfaits. Rencontrer des partenaires ouvert, joueur n est pas facile..
Les worshops de Sharka me permettent de jouer un élement fondateur de joie! et je me sens pleinement stimulée, réveillée dans ma nature vivante. Je me rends compte que ce n est pas de sexualité uniquement pénétrative proprement dite que je recherche mais plus de tout ces qui existes dans la peripherie de l acte dit sexuel. L approche du corps, des outils, me permettre des perfomances. Le non acte classique ou traditionnelle mais explorer ces peripheries par des pratiques sensoriels, avec des gens sur les mêmes vibtations est une guérison pour ma liberté.
Je trouve une beauté touchante d aller en soi grâce à la porte du corps. J ai adoré les baguettes de bambous et offrir des parties du corps à recevoir la baguette..cela réveille l' énergie. J ai adoré aussi le film plastique et d être emballée le serrage est une sensation réconfortante qui me ramène à moi.
Mais en résumé ce sont des événements qui me permettent de plus me connaître.´´
- Vanessa, 50y - Masseuse -
- Private Bdsm Coaching -
``In our sessions, Sharka has greatly helped us to open doors towards unexplored and intimidating regions of our sexuality. Sharka has shown much sensitivity for our respective personalities as well as great clarity in her words and actions. We have received skills and tools, allowing us to communicate better and explore with an increased sense of safety and connexion.``
-Ariel, 37y & Tania, 29y - Musicians
- Group Workshop -
``It took me quite some courage, to finally do one of Sharka`s Workshops. She had skilfully built a climate of trust in the space, so that seemingly strangers in the beginning, after a short while became very familiar to me. Sharka tends to call it a 'safer space'. This space allows and empowers us to feel safe, to deeeply connect to ourselfs and to the research of the thema that's being suggested. ``
-Julian, 35y - Schauspieler/Tänzer/Bewegungspäd/Somatic Practice-
-Group Workshop-
"Through the workshop Body As An Instrument I learned something new about my sexual interests and desires, and also about how to communicate them better. I knew that I am kinky, but I never knew that I can enjoy BDSM so much."
- Michael, 26y - IT specialist in training -
- Group Workshop -
``I attended the workshop “Ritual of Breath, Impact and Fantasy”. In the workshop Sharka combined exercises from breath work, dance, move and sound exercise, impact play and theater that are drawn from her past life experiences. I dived into the interactive exercises with openness that became a profound exploration of my creativity, fears and fantasies – all in safety and support. Sharka is an experienced, funny and at the same time compassionate teacher. The workshop is for all who want to increase the bandwidth of their expressivity and to deeper connect with their creative power. ´´
- Jan, 44y - Scientist -
- Group Workshop -
``The workshop with Sharka was pure joy. In the beginning I wasn‘t sure what to expect with the topic of dominance and submission. Sharka guided us building a base of mutual agreement. This important foundation carried the group throughout the workshop. It then felt so liberating to me to dive into the topic on such a conscious and clear level.``
- Felix, 36y - Researcher -
- Group Workshop -
"You think you've seen it all? You haven't. You think you know your body? You don't. You're convinced you explored all the possible pleasure of your own sexuality? Guess what, you did not. Maybe you're a wonderful partner and an amazing lover. At least that what I thought before I encountered the kinky and funky sex positive work of Sharka. Her workshops are an invitation for a journey to a much wider experience of what pleasure and orgasm could means to you. Just be curious and let her be your guide. A mind blowing experience for me".
- Axel, 37y - Designer -
- Group Workshop -
"Sharka has an intuitive and open approach in her workshops. I attended the body as an instrument. It was overall an embodied workshop, and a good balance of intensity throughout between light and more challenging exercises. Sharka was really present and enthusiastic, open and inclusive to everyone in the group. She has a calm and very easy character and really knows what she is doing, which gave me a lot of trust. I would definitely go again to some workshops with her as I find the whole approach really interesting and empowering. I also considered taking private sessions with her."
- Charline, 30y - Scientist -
- Group Workshop -
“Sharka hat eine wirklich schöne, intuitive, warmherzige Art wie sie Workshops anleitet und Räume schafft, in denen man sich wohlfühlt. Ich habe bei den Workshops “body as an instrument” und “dominance & submission” mitgemacht — so bereichernd, spielerisch, lustig, inspirierend, respektvoll und ganz viel mehr… danke! ;)”
- Marie, 46y - Schauspielerin -
- Group Workshop -
´´I have attended two workshops hosted by Sharka. Sharka is very experienced and creates an environment where you feel comfortable and safe, and can grow, learn and push boundaries, not only internally, but with others as well.
I can highly recommend her workshops, especially for any curious kink beginners.´´
- Beau, 32y - Student -
- Group Workshop -
``Sharka's workshops allow me to show my childlike side, to follow my urge to research and to follow impulses that are often suppressed in my everyday life. In the workshops I am encouraged to get to know my body and my mind better, and to play experimentally with the different forms of human interaction.``
- Hans, 59y - Chemical Engineer -
- Group Workshop -
``I was lucky enough to take part in several of Sharka Rey's workshops, firstly during the Mos Espa festival in Geneva (Zen Spanking, Collective Ritual with Candles, Nude Yoga) and I also attended some performances (the reading of The Book of Pleasure). This made me want to take a more comprehensive one-day workshop, and I did 'Mouth and Dancing with the Flogger'. For me, it was the first time I'd taken part in an activity around nudity, sensuality and consent. I found it very fun and energising. Sharka is a specialist who knew how to put us at ease with progressive and well-designed exercises, and we had enough time to discover and integrate these new practices and start enjoying them. These experiences were enriching, they broadened my landscape of sensations and gave me greater confidence in myself and in others. I recommend it, even just out of curiosity.``
- Frederic, 48y - Artist -
- Bdsm Ritual - single session -
``I got to know Mrs. Sharka Rey through a recommendation. I had very little experience with Tantra Massage, so I arranged a 90 minute session with Sharka Rey. The session began with a preliminary talk, in which my expectations and the offer of the individual sessions, which Mrs. Rey explained to me in detail, were discussed. I was very impressed by the professional appearance, the whole ambience of the studio and the very high competence. During the 90 minutes I let Sharka Rey introduce me to the BDSM ritual with a certain dominance. The dominance with the constantly changing facets was for me a rollercoaster of emotions, where I first realized what this dominance triggers in me. Since then I had 7 sessions, in which there was always an increase. At the session 2 days ago Sharka Rey outdid herself. This experience can only be described with one word. "Apocalyptic" . - Thank you.``
- Thomas, 55y - Entrepreneur -
- Bdsm/Tantra Ritual - single session -
"Hold out your hand to Sharka and she will take you on a journey to hidden, beautiful places . . . on a journey to yourself. I always felt accepted, welcome and safe. Thank You.”
-Sebastian, 30y - Policeman-
- Group Workshop -
``I felt very comfortable in the room/space; airy / spacious / tall ceiling etc. As usual, you make people feel welcome and make them feel comfortable. Your tone of voice, and choice of words are perfect. Of course you do not have a great influence on who joins the course, but I felt like the participants harmonised very well, and I felt safe within our group. You made an effort that everyone is heard and looked after. For me personally, it definitely opened up my mind and willingness to explore more.´´
-Kayleigh, 27y - Event Organiser -
- Group Workshop -
`` Dein Workshop war für mich sehr intensiv und neu. Der erste Teil am Morgen war gut inszeniert und Du hast bei diesem doch sensiblem Thema die verschiedenen Menschen gut zusammen gebracht. Ich war zu Beginn noch etwas unsicher, wusste nicht was auf mich zukommt, aber die verschiedenen Übungen haben dann Vertrauen gebracht, und Deine lockere Art hat auch sehr dabei geholfen. Diese spielerische Art mit dem Thema Submission und Dominanz umzugehen fand ich sehr bereichernd und hat auch Spass gemacht, da würde ich gerne noch mehr erleben.
Im zweiten Teil dann mit den Peitschen war herausfordernd, zumal ich mit der dominanten Rolle wenig Erfahrung habe, aber da war ja auch Technik dabei, die ich in meiner Tantra-Arbeit ein wenig einbinden kann. Die Peitschen, die ich dann fühlen konnte, waren ja schon heftig, aber ein tolles Gefühl. Wenn das dann noch kombiniert mit Dominanz angewendet wird, kann ich mir vorstellen, dass das ein tiefes Erlebnis sein könnte, wäre spannend für mich.
Dein Workshop war sehr gut durchgeleitet, ich habe mich immer geführt gefühlt. Die Abwechslung von Spiel, Technik und Lernstoff war sehr ausgewogen und ich habe viele neue Eindrücke mitgenommen.``
- Daniel, 50y - Artist -