Current Classes We Teach
Authority Exchange / Power dynamics
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Unpack Your Bags and Heal Together
It’s not uncommon for us to have some amount of personal baggage from past relationships and experiences, and it isn’t easy to unpack our bags. So how do we go about doing it and how do we support our partners through that process? In this presentation, we will discuss how we can unpack our baggage together to move towards stronger and healthier power exchange dynamics. Master Leather Redux and slave Raea will both share their personal experiences and path in self-exploration. Additionally, Raea will share some insights on trauma informed practices that may be helpful in unpacking our bags. "I'M FINE... but really I'm not" Let's Get Radical About the Truth Being open and honest is essential in a power exchange dynamic, but sometimes it's easier to say "I'm fine" rather than sharing what may be upsetting you. But little white lies have a way of growing into resentment and frustration. How do we foster vulnerability and forgiveness to have the difficult conversations that help us grow in our dynamics? Together we will discuss skills and practices that help encourage honesty at all times through the practice of radical honesty and forgiveness. Master Leather Redux and slave Raea will share both their personal challenges and successes with radical honesty and forgiveness. Additionally, they will share how the practice of radical honesty and forgiveness helps to heal older wounds around shame and guilt that may be getting in the way of alignment in our dynamics. Okay, Fine. Let's Talk About it - Approaches to Hard Conversations. “I don’t want to talk about it…” We’ve all been there. But avoiding the uncomfortable stuff doesn’t make it disappear—and in power dynamics, it can quietly erode trust. This class explores how to navigate difficult conversations, big feelings, and conflict without shutting down or blowing up. Using practical de-escalation tools, building communication skills, and instilling psychological safety, we’ll share how to we’ve cultivated a shared space to navigate hot topics and sensitive spots. |
Safe to Surrender, Brave Enough to Lead: Psychological Safety in Power Dynamics
What does it require to genuinely feel safe enough to be vulnerable, honest, and your full self in a power dynamic? Psychological safety is the bedrock of trust, openness, and meaningful connection. We’ll examine how fostering safety allows for radical honesty—enabling partners to express needs, acknowledge uncertainty, share difficult emotions, and engage in uncomfortable conversations without fearing shame, rejection, or punishment. Real vulnerability demands more than trust; it requires assurance that it’s safe to be seen. Letting Go Without Giving Up: The Middle Way What happens when what we want doesn’t match what our partner can—or wants to—give? In power dynamics, it’s easy to swing between holding tightly to our expectations and giving up on our needs altogether. Drawing from the Buddhist philosophy of The Middle Way, Master Leather Redux and slave Raea will share their journey of finding balance between desire and acceptance, expectations and reality, and autonomy and interdependence. Together, we’ll explore how we can honor what we want while making room for what is—and find a path forward without getting stuck at either extreme. "Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want" Finding Your Way Through Power Dynamics Negotiation is a key communication tool to discuss just about anything. In Power Dynamics, they can help with everything from ensuring everyone gets their needs met to introducing new topics or forms of play, or to even just decide the little things like what’s for dinner or how should the clothes be folded. In this class, we will discuss and share with one another how we use negotiation in our dynamics — What helps? What hinders? What surprises have we learned about our own negotiation styles? The Middle Way - Spirituality in M/s Spirituality can become a huge part of one's power dynamic, but it's not always something that's easily shared or experienced by all. In this class, Master Leather Redux and Raea will share their own experiences with spirituality and how they found the Middle Way within their differences. They will also share some practical skills for addressing past issues with spirituality and how to become a united front and aid in each other's healing and spirituality. |
Just a Sprinkle of Whimsy for your Power Dynamic
Sometimes you need a little whimsy in your M/s dynamic and sometimes you need a lot, especially when your slave is a Leather little. In this facilitated discussion, we will discuss how we maintain balance between M/s protocols and maintaining a nurturing relationship with plenty of whimsical moments. Built to Bend: Resiliency in Master/slave dynamics This class explores how M/s dynamics can remain resilient even under pressure. Rather than focusing on perfection or permanence, this class focuses on resilience as flexibility—adapting, repairing, and maintaining connections amidst stress, conflict, and transitions. By building in resiliency into our dynamic we can learn to bend without breaking. Who Made These Rules, Anyway? Decolonizing your Power Dynamic What if your power dynamic could be shaped by your culture—not just the rules you learned from kink communities? Explore how culture, tradition, history, and community shape our ideas about power, leadership, service, respect, and relationships. We’ll question whose models get treated as “normal,” discuss how we can reclaim cultural wisdom, and imagine dynamics that honor our identities, values, and unique needs. Internal Power, Strong Roots Inner grounding can help build and grow healthy power dynamics. This class focuses on developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and values-based boundaries to foster a power dynamic built on clarity rather than fear, control, or over-accommodation. By reflecting on how we can stay rooted within ourselves, our dynamics can grow through trust, balance, and intimacy. Repair as Resilience The idea that choosing to repair—rather than withdraw, harden, or give up—is a powerful act that can strengthen M/s dynamics. We will focus on how our dynamics can be shaped by conflict, misunderstanding, and rupture, and how intentional repair can restore trust and connection. Together we will reflect on what repair looks like in real life and how accountability, care, and humility support lasting M/s dynamics. |
Spirituality & BDSM
Flogging 301 - Connecting with Energy
Floggers aren’t just for play, they’re also a tool to use in your Authority Exchange. The 300 level of flogging is using energy to connect or move it within yourself and your partner to deepen your dynamic. In this class, Master Leather Redux will show you exercises to feel the spiritual energy and move it within your body to create a deeper connection with your partner.
Bring your own floggers and feel free to bring notebooks.
Meditation for Kinky Peeps 101
When we get quiet, we become self-aware and become a more empowered Dom, sub or switch. The class has an emphasis on self-healing and energy work to help us with kink and general everyday life.Come to the class and be open and ready to participate to learn about these modalities to connect with yourself. Bring some comfy pillows, a notebook and your enthusiasm.
Meditation for Kinky Peeps 201
When we get quiet, we become self-aware and become a more empowered Dom, sub or switch. The focus will be on incorporating “pranayam” or “sacred breathing” techniques to deepen your meditation. The class emphasizes self-healing and energy work to help us with kink and general everyday life. Come to the class and be open and ready to participate to learn about these modalities to connect with yourself.
The Middle Way -- Spirituality in M/s
Spirituality can become a huge part of one's power dynamic, but it's not always something that's easily shared or experienced by all. In this class, Master Leather Redux and Raea will share their own experiences with spirituality and how they found the Middle Way within their differences. They will also share some practical skills for addressing past issues with spirituality and how to become a united front and aid in each other's healing and spirituality.
Floggers aren’t just for play, they’re also a tool to use in your Authority Exchange. The 300 level of flogging is using energy to connect or move it within yourself and your partner to deepen your dynamic. In this class, Master Leather Redux will show you exercises to feel the spiritual energy and move it within your body to create a deeper connection with your partner.
Bring your own floggers and feel free to bring notebooks.
Meditation for Kinky Peeps 101
When we get quiet, we become self-aware and become a more empowered Dom, sub or switch. The class has an emphasis on self-healing and energy work to help us with kink and general everyday life.Come to the class and be open and ready to participate to learn about these modalities to connect with yourself. Bring some comfy pillows, a notebook and your enthusiasm.
Meditation for Kinky Peeps 201
When we get quiet, we become self-aware and become a more empowered Dom, sub or switch. The focus will be on incorporating “pranayam” or “sacred breathing” techniques to deepen your meditation. The class emphasizes self-healing and energy work to help us with kink and general everyday life. Come to the class and be open and ready to participate to learn about these modalities to connect with yourself.
The Middle Way -- Spirituality in M/s
Spirituality can become a huge part of one's power dynamic, but it's not always something that's easily shared or experienced by all. In this class, Master Leather Redux and Raea will share their own experiences with spirituality and how they found the Middle Way within their differences. They will also share some practical skills for addressing past issues with spirituality and how to become a united front and aid in each other's healing and spirituality.
IMPACT & Kink
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Flogging 101 - I Got This Flogger, Now What?
Floggers are one of the hallmark tools in BDSM and kink. Learn how to use them safely, take care of them, and sanitize them. Let Leather Redux and Raea show you what you need to use that toy you just bought. Don't forget to bring your floggers and let's flog together! Flogging 201 - Florentine - Double Your Fun The focus of this class will be on how to do the Florentine technique or using two floggers at the same time. Floggers are one of the hallmarks in BDSM and kink. Bring your floggers to learn how to use them safely, take care of them, and learn how to amplify your scenes by doubling your fun. Bring your floggers and be ready to learn how to Florentine together. Fire Flogging -- It's Getting Hot in Here Fire flogging is a form of edge play which is sexy and fun when done safely. Yes, the floggers are on fire! Curious about how to do it safely? Let Master Leather Redux show you what you need to know as both a top and bottom and the equipment you need! Flogging 301 - Connecting with Energy Description listed under Spirituality and BDSM |
How to Train Your Dragon Tails and Tongues!
So you bought that dragon tail or tongue and you find it quite unruly? Maybe you’re not really sure what you’re supposed to do with it. This class will cover the difference between the dragon tail or tongue and techniques to build accuracy when using these tools. Several different ways to throw them as well as how to sanitize them will be covered. Bring your dragon tails and tongues so we can train them together! Whip It Good! – An Intro To Whips & Safety This class focuses on the kink applications of the single tail whip in BDSM. Basic throws and where to hit safely on the body will be covered. Techniques such as basic whip care and sanitizing will be discussed as well. Bring your whip and learn how to whip it,... whip it good! Florentine Whips This class focuses on doing the Florentine movement while utilizing two whips. We will go over the basic Florentine such as the 4 beat weave. For those who have mastered that, we will go over the 6 beat weave. The Florentine movement can color and change the texture of a scene due the various sensations it often provides.There will also be exercises to help improve the aim and accuracy of each hit. |
Living on the Edge 101 - Intro to Breath and Rough Body Play
Books and movies glamorize breath play or rough body play but never really go into how to do these forms of edge play safely. By adding these elements, you can create excitement or explore new levels of kink. Impact + Erotic Kinky Hypnosis = Hella Fun While this pairing may seem odd to some, impact and hypnosis can create some deep and interesting scenes when combined together. It is not like the movie "Get Out"or some Scooby Doo scenario - - you will not do something that you do not want to. When you consent to a suggestion and add impact to it, the subspace and top space high is deeper and there is a greater connection. Playing in the Shadows Safely - Consensual Non-Consent Consensual non consent (CNC) can be a fun form of edge play when well planned and negotiated. Together we will go over what negotiation looks like and what CNC might include so that you can play in the shadows safely. |
Community & Leadership
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Leather - It's Not What You Wear, It's Who You Are!
Have you ever wondered what the leather lifestyle is about? Where did it come from? What does it "mean" to be leather? This class brings some light into origins, history and what it means today. For many it is a "calling" and yes, it is hot, dirty leather sex too. From the beginning with the gay sexual rebels to all the gender queer fuckery today, leather is accessible to those who connect with it. Bridging the Gap: Leading Across Generations Our communities hold rich histories, diverse experiences, and multiple generations of leadership. Yet differences in language, priorities, technology, and lived experiences can sometimes create tension. This session explores how we can learn from one another, honor our collective history, and build stronger connections across generations to ensure our communities continue to grow and thrive. Own Your Voice: Leading Authentically in Community Spaces Many people step into leadership believing they need to become someone different to be effective. In reality, some of our greatest strengths already exist within us. This session explores how our lived experiences, identities, talents, and passions shape our leadership and how leaning into those strengths can help us lead with greater confidence and impact. The Leadership Reset: Reconnecting With Your Why Community leaders often spend so much time responding to the needs of others that they lose sight of what first inspired them to show up. This reflective session offers space to reconnect with personal values, rediscover purpose, and consider what it means to lead in ways that are joyful, meaningful, and sustainable for the long journey ahead. |
Beyond Titles: Building Influence Through Connection
Community leadership isn't always tied to formal roles or positions. Influence often comes from showing up consistently, building relationships, earning trust, and creating spaces where others feel valued. This session explores how leadership emerges in everyday interactions and how we can cultivate influence rooted in authenticity, connection, and shared purpose. Sharing the Wheel: Building Leadership Beyond One Person Too often, community work depends on a handful of people carrying everything. But thriving communities distribute leadership, share knowledge, and make room for others to step forward. This session explores how to invite participation, mentor emerging leaders, and create spaces where leadership is something we practice together rather than something one person owns. The Multiplier Effect: Growing Leaders, Growing Community Strong communities are built by people who intentionally make space for others to lead. This session explores how mentorship, encouragement, and shared opportunities can help cultivate new leaders, strengthen organizations, and create communities that are less dependent on a few individuals and more empowered collectively. |
Scene/Play Development
Aftercare For Everyone -- Yes Even for Tops!
This class covers what happens when play ends and the hormone levels try to stabilize afterwards. The imbalance causes "drop" or a feeling of detachment and sometimes feelings of anxiety or depression. This class will teach ways to combat drop through self-care and grounding energy work.
Body Mechanics: Live Long and Play Hard
Repetitive motion from impact play can take a toll on the body, but it doesn't have to. Together in this class we will focus on techniques and best practices for longevity for Tops and bottoms. We will also cover exercises and stretches that can be implemented before and after play to avoid injury. When you apply body mechanics to your play, you will find you can play longer, harder, and you will never hear someone say, "Is that all you got?".
Scene Crafting - Or Next Level Shit
This class is about how to create better and more creative scenes. If you are able to drill down into your kinks and find what works for you and your partner, you can have deeper and more intimate scenes. When you allow for some vulnerability and play to your skills, you can take it to the next level.
This class covers what happens when play ends and the hormone levels try to stabilize afterwards. The imbalance causes "drop" or a feeling of detachment and sometimes feelings of anxiety or depression. This class will teach ways to combat drop through self-care and grounding energy work.
Body Mechanics: Live Long and Play Hard
Repetitive motion from impact play can take a toll on the body, but it doesn't have to. Together in this class we will focus on techniques and best practices for longevity for Tops and bottoms. We will also cover exercises and stretches that can be implemented before and after play to avoid injury. When you apply body mechanics to your play, you will find you can play longer, harder, and you will never hear someone say, "Is that all you got?".
Scene Crafting - Or Next Level Shit
This class is about how to create better and more creative scenes. If you are able to drill down into your kinks and find what works for you and your partner, you can have deeper and more intimate scenes. When you allow for some vulnerability and play to your skills, you can take it to the next level.
Intensive (3 Hours)
Radical Honesty & Acceptance in M/s Intensive - in Person Only
In power dynamics communication can often be a challenge especially when emotions are high. This discussion based workshop will go over practical applications of Radical Honesty & Acceptance within a power dynamic for healthier and effective communication. Together we will go over exercises and tools that can be used in power dynamics.
Cultivating Power Dynamics through Inner Work Intensive - 3 hours
Embark on an enriching voyage of self-discovery with this intensive. By navigating the labyrinth of your thoughts, emotions, and habits, you'll unearth the secret to nourish genuine, rewarding Power Dynamics. This course offers a blend of guided meditations, group dialogues, and engaging activities. Participants are encouraged to voice their insights, creating an atmosphere of collective learning and camaraderie.
Florentine Intensive – 3 hours
The focus of this class will be on how to do the Florentine technique with floggers, whips, or dragon tails. This class requires intermediate experience with floggers, whips, or dragon tails, and potentially Florentine technique. This class will focus on developing and improving Florentine technique for both the 4 beat and 6 beat weave.
Whip Intensive – 3 hours (Minimum Requirement - Intermediate experience with whips/dragon tails)
This class is mainly for those who are intermediate to advanced in using both dragon tails and whips.
This class focuses on:
Bring a play partner too so you can both learn about how to play with whips safely.
In power dynamics communication can often be a challenge especially when emotions are high. This discussion based workshop will go over practical applications of Radical Honesty & Acceptance within a power dynamic for healthier and effective communication. Together we will go over exercises and tools that can be used in power dynamics.
Cultivating Power Dynamics through Inner Work Intensive - 3 hours
Embark on an enriching voyage of self-discovery with this intensive. By navigating the labyrinth of your thoughts, emotions, and habits, you'll unearth the secret to nourish genuine, rewarding Power Dynamics. This course offers a blend of guided meditations, group dialogues, and engaging activities. Participants are encouraged to voice their insights, creating an atmosphere of collective learning and camaraderie.
Florentine Intensive – 3 hours
The focus of this class will be on how to do the Florentine technique with floggers, whips, or dragon tails. This class requires intermediate experience with floggers, whips, or dragon tails, and potentially Florentine technique. This class will focus on developing and improving Florentine technique for both the 4 beat and 6 beat weave.
Whip Intensive – 3 hours (Minimum Requirement - Intermediate experience with whips/dragon tails)
This class is mainly for those who are intermediate to advanced in using both dragon tails and whips.
This class focuses on:
- Using Whips in the Dungeon
- Improving Techniques & Aim
- Creating better connections with your bottom or top
- A portion dedicated to Florentine with Whips
- Discussion of Cathartic Play
- Discussion of BDSM and Spirituality in Play
Bring a play partner too so you can both learn about how to play with whips safely.
Better Bottoming
Playing for Keeps — Active bottoming skills
“Bottoms don’t have to do the work”… Bullshit. Active bottoming skills engages safety, endurance, and aftercare to enhance the overall experience during and after play. This class covers personal safety, harnessing your skills, learning to process variable sensations and intensities. We’ll also go over how to improve physical endurance pain processing and how to make adjustments in play for our changing needs.
Bouncing Back Faster: Understanding After Care for Heavy Play
Everyone gets drop from play, but drop may not be the only thing that effects you. When you engage in heavy physical play such as heavy impact, tough suspension positions, or other physically taxing forms of play you may find that you also have physical markings that require attention. Over time you may also find its more challenging to recover from play. This class will go over some best practices pre, during, and post play. Additionally, we will go over how to move pain through body using some alternative healing practices and best practices in wound care and recovery.
“Bottoms don’t have to do the work”… Bullshit. Active bottoming skills engages safety, endurance, and aftercare to enhance the overall experience during and after play. This class covers personal safety, harnessing your skills, learning to process variable sensations and intensities. We’ll also go over how to improve physical endurance pain processing and how to make adjustments in play for our changing needs.
Bouncing Back Faster: Understanding After Care for Heavy Play
Everyone gets drop from play, but drop may not be the only thing that effects you. When you engage in heavy physical play such as heavy impact, tough suspension positions, or other physically taxing forms of play you may find that you also have physical markings that require attention. Over time you may also find its more challenging to recover from play. This class will go over some best practices pre, during, and post play. Additionally, we will go over how to move pain through body using some alternative healing practices and best practices in wound care and recovery.
Service Based
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Spilling the Tea on High Protocol Tea Services & Ceremonies
Ever wonder what a high protocol tea service entails? Curious about different types of tea service? Join Raea & Master Leather Redux as they go over the ins and outs of high protocol tea service and ceremonies. Together they will cover English Afternoon Tea service, Japanese Tea ceremony, and Chinese Tea service. They will also briefly touch on a few other tea ceremonies from around the world. Sometimes a Cigar is Just a... TIME TO PLAY! -- Cigar Service & Play 101 Ever curious about how cigars are incorporated into play? What makes it fun? What makes it sexy? Where do you start or how do you do more? This class will cover everything about cigar play from general information about cigars and cigar service to the fun sexy ways to incorporate cigars in your scene. |
Service On Both Sides of the Slash
The idea of service can be hot and enticing especially for those of us into power dynamics. But it’s important for us to understand our motivations for service, what it means personally, and what do we gain from it. Service should be rewarding and fulfilling and when it’s not it can become disappointing and frustrating. In this class we’ll go over what service is and is not, how to provide service, and the benefits of service. |
