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Workshop Information

The September Submissive Obstacle Course is sold out. 

Aranea will be presenting her Submissive Obstacle Course on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at the Threshold Society's Clubhouse in North Hollywood, CA. This two-day workshop runs from 9 am to 6 pm each day. Drinks, snacks and lunch are provided on both days.

Submissive Obstacle Course

This course is for submissives and slaves who already have a basic understanding of BDSM, relationships and D/s concepts. It is not intended for beginners who are brand new to BDSM and D/s. Instead, beginners should first attend Aranea's Submissive Survival Course to learn what is needed to enjoy a safe and positive introduction into the BDSM scene.

Are you ready to learn the truth about D/s relationships and their dynamics?
Have tough times eroded your faith in your ability to serve your Dominant?
Is your submission off track and in need of some adjustments so it can be strengthened and deepened?

If you're ready to attract the relationship you want or strengthen the one you have, the Submissive Obstacle Course is for you. Join slave aranea for her two-day intensive workshop targeting the unique challenges submissives and slaves encounter in D/s relationships. Learn real-life skills that will keep you balanced as you juggle vanilla and D/s responsibilities.

Some topics Aranea will cover include:

  • Jealousy, envy and resentment. - Discover if you're prone to one or all and how to deal with each.
  • Identifying your needs. - Learn how to tell the difference between your needs and wants so you can determine what is essential for you to be a healthy submissive.
  • 24/7: - "Hey! This isn't how they described it in that novel!"
  • Respectful Communication. - How to approach your Dominant with issues and concerns. Learn when to keep your mouth shut.
  • D/s or Co-dependence? - How to recognize and avoid crossing this dangerously fine line.
  • "But He's not being a Dom!" - How to stay in your submissive headspace and support your Dominant through stressful times such as illness, job loss etc.
  • D/s Families: - Step away from the butcher knife and befriend that beta!
  • Vanilla and D/s: - Balancing both worlds.
  • Topping from the bottom: - "Naw, I don't do that!"
  • Love: - Horror of horrors! How being in love with each other can weaken the D/s dynamic and what to do about it.
  • Joyful obedience. - Easier said than done.
  • Anticipating Needs: - Exercises and games that will hone your observation and listening skills.

Attend this dynamic workshop to learn how to find opportunities for growth through adversity and discover how to make this Lifestyle work for your unique relationship!

The Submissive Obstacle Course runs from 9:00am to 6:00pm both Saturday and Sunday. The doors open at 8:30am and we start promptly at 9:00am. Come early and enjoy bagels and coffee while you socialize with Aranea, the Mentors and other students. Lunches and snacks are provided.

Read what others have experienced in Aranea's workshops:

"We all walk away from each class with something new to think about and apply in our efforts to become the perfect slave for our Masters. i wish that i had this workshop available to me when i was new to this lifestyle."

- SG's toi, Orange County CA (24/7 slave)

“My Dominant sent me to this course and I went into it thinking I didn’t need it and that I would get nothing from it.  Instead, I am taking home a wealth of information and ideas that I see already improving and changing my D/s relationship for the better.” 

"All I can say is thank you so much!"

-Gina Balasubramanian

"aranea's workshop provided a safe environment for me to ponder and explore unfamiliar areas of submission. She is also talented in highlighting the brazen sexuality that is also so much a part of our lifestyle. Highlighting it, accepting it, accentuating it. You go girlfriend!"

- Shy, submissive, Los Angeles, CA

“Smart, entertaining and surprising, Aranea brings sense and practical thinking to difficult subjects and creates an environment in which you can really learn about yourself as well as the pleasures and challenges of the Lifestyle.”

- Leigh

“Aranea has great insight and common sense that is very profound.  She doesn’t  BS or talk of things she doesn’t personally know.  She seems very grounded and real and keeps great control of her class!”

- Tonya Garza

Aranea is a CTA certified Life Coach, a member of the International Coach Federation, and the owner of Surrendered Self Life Coaching, http://www.surrenderedself.com, where she specializes in working with clients who live alternative lifestyles, including BDSM and D/s relationships.

Aranea is a collared, 24/7 live-in slave in a D/s family.  She is also the founder and moderator of a submissive support group, and is a member of BDSMmentors, a Los Angeles based, not-for-profit educational organization, MasT-GLA, and several other D/s discussion and educational groups, where she currently provides mentoring to submissives and slaves.

Aranea has presented at Erotic City/LAGLPW, DomCon LA, Floating World, Folsom Fringe, Lair de Sade, and Dragons Gate Studios, and has appeared on KSEX.com and Talking Sex Radio (Where she will soon be hosting her own weekly show.)

Aranea is also a Certified Reiki Master/Teacher and aura healer.

 

 

For any additional questions please contact Aranea (aranea@surrenderedself.com)