Workshop: Building your archetype in the BDSM world

Workshop: Building your archetype in the BDSM world.

In the vast world of BDSM, the exploration of roles and power dynamics is a bewitching dance for two or more, with each participant embodying his or her own role.

This intellectual dance requires deep reflection to define who we are in this particular context, to discover our desires and expectations, and to explore our limits. This is where the notion of archetype comes into its own.

In this workshop, we'll explore together the power of the archetype, a concept that stands apart from stereotypes and avatars. The archetype represents a true essence of ourselves in BDSM, a facet of our being that we wish to express and develop. It's not a fixed cliché, but rather a source of understanding and personal transformation.

So, over the course of this lesson, divided into four chapters, we'll take an introspective journey:

1- Contextualization:

Understand the differences between archetype, stereotype and avatar, in order to break down prejudices and restrictive boundaries.
Explore the importance of building an authentic and fulfilling BDSM identity.
Discover Jung's 12 archetypes and their relevance to BDSM.
Equip yourself with the tools you need to define and explore your own archetype.
2- Archetype visualization :

Dive into the visual exploration of our archetype, because sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.
Learn to channel our imagination to better grasp the nuances of our BDSM identity.
3- Deepening the archetype :

Go beyond appearances to understand the deeper motivations of our archetype.
Identify the hidden desires and underlying aspirations that shape our role in BDSM dance.
4- Archetype coat of arms:

Bring together all the discoveries made during this journey to forge our archetype's coat of arms.
Celebrate the uniqueness of each participant by affirming their BDSM identity.
Whether you're a novice or already have experience in domination, this workshop offers you an opportunity for enriching personal exploration. To make this experience more lively and participatory, we'll be using the maieutic technique. In this way, we'll accompany each mind in the birth of its knowledge, guiding each one to structure the knowledge hidden within.

Join us on this introspective and creative adventure into the heart of BDSM, where answers will not be imposed, but discovered by yourself, in a caring space conducive to self-expression.

Note: This workshop is intended to be inclusive and respectful of each individual and his or her personal choices. Consent and respect will be fundamental values throughout our exploration.

Facilitator: aXelle de Sade

Co-founder of Erosticratie, SubSpace and, more recently, the Ecole des Arts Sadiens, the only BDSM training school in France, aXelle de Sade has also been a professional dominatrix for the past ten years. A media darling, she was named SM Queen in 2021 by Les Inrocks magazine. She is also involved in a number of artistic projects, most recently Anissa Bonnefont's film "La maison".