Be Held
Workshop

Be Held

Your Way to Embodied Presence

When
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 10:00 –21:00
doors open 09:45
Where
Studio Kontakt, Djupågatan 1, Bagarmossen, Stockholm
Price
950 SEK
via Swish after confirmation
Language
English
About

The workshop

Moving beyond physical contact into feeling deeply safe in your body and vulnerability.
Do you long to truly rest, let your guard down, and feel safe in connection?
We often seek comfort and closeness, yet so easily find ourselves bracing against the world. We carry tension in our nervous systems, adapt to please others, or hold back our genuine needs for fear of being too much or not enough.

What happens when we finally stop holding ourselves together?

True holding is so much more than simple physical contact. It is the profound somatic experience of safety, surrender, and grounded trust. When our nervous systems learn to regulate together without demands, agendas, or expectations, our bodies and hearts can finally exhale. In this full-day workshop, we offer a slow, grounding sanctuary dedicated to conscious touch, breath, and co-regulation, allowing you to lay down your armor and rest in deep connection.

Who is this for? This workshop is for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Whether this is your very first step into somatic exploration or you have years of experience with bodywork and conscious relating, this space meets you exactly where you are.

We move intentionally and slowly. There will be ample time to listen to your body, feel your edges, and adapt every exercise to honor your nervous system's capacity in each moment. You do not need any prior experience only a curiosity to explore grounding connection, a willingness to be present with your sensations, and the courage to meet your boundaries with honesty.

What We Will Explore:
Through an intentional blend of somatic inquiry, nervous system co-regulation, conscious touch, and the Wheel of Consent, we open the door to spaces where your body can finally soften:
The Wheel of Consent in Action: Navigate clear boundaries, desires, and limits so touch becomes a place of complete somatic safety and sovereignty.
Nervous System Co-Regulation: Experience deep physiological rest, grounded containment, and the calming power of being held alongside others.
Vulnerability & Surrender: Learn to let go of physical and emotional bracing, experiencing warmth and support without dependency or obligation.
The Art of Attuned Touch: Explore the subtleties of giving and receiving conscious touch with presence, clarity, and zero performance.

How We Will Explore:
Our time together will include a mix of individual somatic grounding, paired practices, and group co-regulation.
We move at a slow, deliberate pace with an unwavering emphasis on personal sovereignty, consent, and self-trust.
You choose how much contact, closeness, and depth feel right for you.

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.

Practical

Good to know

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

Registration

Register

No payment is taken when you send this form. I review every registration to keep the group balanced. Once yours is confirmed you'll receive Swish instructions, and your spot is yours when the payment arrives.

How your data is handled: privacy notice. Questions? ilja.samsonov@gmail.com

Facilitator

Who you meet

Ilja Samsonov is a workshop facilitator and tantra therapist passionate about presence, play, and transformation. With over a decade of experience leading groups, he creates safe, grounded, and vibrant spaces that invite participants into honest, embodied encounters.