Ajith Perera

Ajith

Perera

Year of training:

2016

Related qualification:

Certificate in Sexological Bodywork

How many and what type of workshops/classes have you previously facilitated?

I have facilitated workshops including an erotic meditation class (private) and an art as meditation class through Simply Mindful Canberra. I bring extensive facilitation experience from my professional background as a provisional psychologist and lawyer, where facilitation skills are integral to client work, therapeutic groups, and professional training delivery.

What qualities do you bring to your facilitation?

I bring empathy and professional expertise as a provisional psychologist, fostering participant engagement and encouragement. I maintain a strong ethical approach, which is critical when facilitating sexuality-related events. I am deeply committed to personal growth and creating safe spaces where participants can explore their full capacity for self-discovery.

What relevant skills and experience/qualifications do you have in addition to Sexological Bodywork?

With a background as a provisional psychologist, visual artist with exhibition history, mediator, and lawyer, I bring a uniquely integrated skill set to facilitation work. My psychology training provides clinical expertise in therapeutic relationships, mental health assessment, and creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations. My artistic practice offers embodied, creative approaches to complex human experiences. My mediation background equips me with conflict resolution skills and the ability to hold space for diverse perspectives with neutrality and empathy. My legal training ensures strong ethical frameworks, analytical rigor, and understanding of professional boundaries. This multidimensional foundation—spanning mind-body integration, creative expression, interpersonal facilitation, and ethical practice—enables a holistic approach to supporting clients in sexuality, embodiment, and personal development work.

Facilitator Bio

I have a background in psychology, am a visual artist, and mediator with training in Sexological Bodywork. My diverse skill set integrates clinical knowledge with embodied, creative approaches to human sexuality and wellbeing.

My psychology background provides therapeutic skills in assessment, intervention, and creating safe spaces for vulnerable work. My artistic practice, supported by an exhibition history, brings creative and somatic perspectives to complex human experiences. As a mediator, I've developed skills in facilitating difficult conversations, holding multiple perspectives, and navigating conflict with empathy and neutrality.

I am committed to working at the intersection of mental health, embodiment, and sexuality. This multidimensional foundation enables me to offer holistic, integrative support for clients exploring sexuality, relationships, and personal development—bridging psychological insight, somatic awareness, creative expression, and ethical practice.

Workshop 1 Name:

Erotic Meditation

# of participants:

Workshop 1 duration:

2 Hour Workshop, Evening Experience

Equipment needed:

Mic, Cushions

Workshop 1's Intention:

How Participants Will Benefit:
Participants will develop a deeper connection to their erotic self through guided mindfulness practices that integrate breath, sensation, and embodied awareness. They'll learn to cultivate presence with pleasure, move beyond performance anxiety or disconnection, and access erotic energy as a resource for vitality, creativity, and self-knowledge. Benefits include enhanced body awareness, reduced shame around sexuality, increased capacity for pleasure, and tools for integrating eroticism into daily life with intention and authenticity.What Participants Will Learn:

Techniques for bringing mindful awareness to erotic sensations and desire
How to work with breath and attention to expand pleasure and presence
Practices for releasing tension, judgment, and habitual patterns around sexuality
Ways to differentiate between goal-oriented sexuality and embodied erotic presence
Methods for cultivating self-compassion and curiosity in relation to their erotic landscape
What Participants Will Experience:

Guided meditation practices exploring sensation, breath, and erotic energy
Somatic exercises to deepen body awareness and sensory attunement
A safe, non-judgmental space for exploring personal erotic consciousness
Opportunities for reflection, integration, and sharing insights with the group
Practical tools they can continue using independently for ongoing erotic self-discovery

Workshop 1 rough format:

Introduction & Welcome (10 min)

Introductions and land acknowledgment
Workshop overview and intentions
Establish group agreements (confidentiality, consent, respect, right to pass, boundaries around touch and nudity)

Grounding & Teaching (15 min)

Breath awareness and body scan
What is erotic meditation?
Connecting breath, body, and arousal
Consent practices for partner work

Guided Practice 1: Solo Breathwork (15 min)

Conscious breathing techniques
Connecting breath to pelvic floor and arousal
Setting personal intentions

Transition to Nudity (5 min)

Optional disrobing with intention
Grounding in vulnerable embodiment

Guided Practice 2: Solo Body Awareness (20 min)

Sensory exploration and mapping pleasure in the body
Noticing sensation without judgment
Building arousal awareness through mindfulness

Break (10 min)
Partner Work: Witnessing & Being Witnessed (30 min)

Partner matching and consent negotiation
Eye gazing exercise
One partner meditates/explores while other witnesses (12 min each)
Brief debrief with partner

Integration & Closing (15 min)

Re-dress with intention
Journaling or quiet reflection
Optional group sharing
Resources and gratitude

Total: 120 minutes (2 hours)

Workshop 1 program description:

This workshop explores the intersection of mindfulness, embodiment, and erotic energy through guided meditation practices. Participants will learn to cultivate present-moment awareness of pleasure, arousal, and sensation without goal orientation or performance pressure. We begin with grounding exercises and consent practices before moving into solo breathwork that connects conscious breathing to pelvic awareness. Participants are invited to explore nudity as a practice in vulnerable embodiment and authentic presence. Through guided body awareness meditations, you'll learn to map pleasure in your body, notice sensation without judgment, and build conscious relationship with your erotic self. Partner exercises in witnessing and being witnessed create opportunities to practice holding space for another's expression while experiencing the gift of being fully seen. This workshop is for those curious about deepening their relationship with pleasure and exploring eroticism as meditation.

Does W1 actively invite nudity?

Yes, it is a key part of the process

Workshop 2 Name:

Self Pleasure

# of participants:

Workshop 2 duration:

1 Hour Morning Practice/Offering, 90 Minute Workshop, Evening Experience

Equipment needed:

Mic, Cushions

Workshop 2's Intention:

Self-Pleasure Workshop - Benefits, Learning & Experience
What Participants Will Learn:

Techniques for mindful, embodied self-pleasure beyond habitual patterns
How to separate pleasure from performance and goal-oriented sexuality
Breath and arousal connection for expanded sensory experience
Anatomy and pleasure mapping of their own bodies
Consent and boundary-setting skills in group contexts
How to work with shame, numbness, or disconnection from pleasure
Differentiating types of touch and sensation
Building erotic resilience and capacity for sustained arousal

What Participants Will Experience:

Guided solo self-pleasure practices in a supportive group setting
Optional nudity as embodied presence practice
Witnessing and being witnessed by partners during self-exploration
Integration of breathwork, movement, sound, and touch
Community normalization of self-pleasure as self-care
Safe container for exploring vulnerability and authentic expression
Non-judgmental space to discover what brings genuine pleasure

How Participants Will Benefit:

Increased body confidence and erotic self-knowledge
Reduced shame around sexuality and pleasure
Enhanced capacity for presence during intimate experiences
Tools for ongoing personal pleasure practice
Deeper connection between mind, body, and arousal
Greater agency in communicating desires and boundaries
Expanded pleasure potential and somatic awareness
Integration of sexuality as healthy, vital aspect of wellbeing

Workshop 2 rough format:

Introduction & Welcome (10 min)

Introductions and land acknowledgment
Workshop overview and intentions
Group agreements (confidentiality, consent, right to pass, boundaries around nudity and touch)

Grounding & Teaching (15 min)

Breath awareness and body scan
Self-pleasure as self-care and embodied practice
Anatomy, pleasure mapping, and types of touch
Working with shame and expanding pleasure capacity
Consent practices for witnessing work

Guided Practice 1: Breathwork & Sensory Awakening (10 min)

Conscious breathing connecting to pelvic floor
Gentle movement and body awakening
Setting personal intentions

Transition to Nudity (5 min)

Optional disrobing with intention
Grounding in vulnerable presence

Guided Practice 2: Solo Self-Pleasure Exploration (25 min)

Mindful self-touch and pleasure mapping
Exploring different sensations, pressure, rhythm
Integration of breath, sound, and movement
Non-goal-oriented arousal practice

Break (5 min)
Partner Work: Witnessing Practice (15 min)

Partner matching and consent negotiation
Brief self-pleasure while being witnessed (6-7 min each)
Practicing holding space and being seen

Integration & Closing (5 min)

Re-dress with intention
Brief sharing or reflection
Resources and gratitude

Total: 90 minutes

Workshop 2 program description:

This workshop reclaims self-pleasure as a vital practice of self-care, embodiment, and erotic exploration. Participants will learn mindful approaches to solo sexuality that move beyond habitual patterns and goal-oriented experiences toward deeper presence and expanded pleasure capacity. Through guided practices, you'll explore pleasure mapping, discovering what genuinely feels good in your body without performance pressure. We'll integrate breathwork, movement, sound, and conscious touch to build connection between mind, body, and arousal. Participants are invited to explore optional nudity as a practice in authentic embodiment. Solo exploration time allows you to experiment with different types of touch, sensation, rhythm, and pressure in a supportive container. Partner witnessing exercises offer opportunities to practice being fully seen in your pleasure while holding space for another's authentic expression.

Does W2 actively invite nudity?

Yes, it is a key part of the process

Workshop 3 Name:

# of participants:

Workshop 3 duration:

Equipment needed:

Workshop 3's Intention:

Workshop 3 rough format:

Workshop 3 program description:

Does W3 actively invite nudity?

Are you happy to facilitate support pods?

Probably, just need more info.

Are you interested in contributing to/facilitating at pre-retreat events

Is there anything else that you would like us to know as organisers?

I would love to participate and hope there is an opportunity to do so.