DESIRE x Andy Buru

New York City · Ticket Covers Two full days
June 27th 10am - 10pm
June 28th Noon - 6pm

This is a private event. If you are seeing this page, you're in the circle of invitees. But your invitation does not assure that you will have entry. We also require each participant to complete an application and zoom call, which you can find below. Moreover, space is limited to ensure an intimate experience, so please apply early if you're interested.

How familiar are you with your desire? How might you respond to an invitation to make your fantasy a reality? Or to become a player in the fantasy of a lover, or a stranger?

DESIRE is a little mysterious. It is, perhaps, the raw stuff of the esoteric Eros. How does desire move in the body? How does it resonate and amplify in response to thoughts and images? How is it amplified or expended in relationship and response. What is satisfaction?

Andy Buru is a highly regarded master of the spaces mingling bodies with the esoteric and the erotic. DESIRE will be his only offering in NYC for 2026.

Born in Sweden, professionally nomadic, Andy teaches throughout the world. He creates extraordinary, intimate experiences and rituals in which people rediscover the bittersweet ache of longing, the release of constraint, the ecstasy of peering over the edge, or leaping. He works at the place where ritual, theater, intimacy, and eros meet.

Andy’s work always exhibits meticulous care and craftsmanship. DESIRE is his most ensemble-driven work. Everything unfolds through intimate constellations and evolving connections, inviting expansive forms of play, presence, and relational exploration. Fantasies surface, are spoken, and are given space to manifest as communion, intimacy, and shared play with others. All exercises involve three or more people.

Two full days will be spent together in a small group. Perfect for seasoned explorers and the brave uninitiated. Come solo or coupled or in a group. Arrive with a willingness to bring your desires into the light, and collaborate with an impromptu ensemble to bring your dreams to life.

Andy’s formula for the DESIRE workshop is: 40% ritual, 30% party, 30% SM, 0% rope

Are you ready to step into the circle, and feel what happens? Join us for an exploration of desire, fantasy, and intimacy in community,

June 27-28 · BROOKLYN · $650 per person · Early bird $550. Ticket price covers both days, so each participant needs only one ticket. If you're feeling called to this experience, but cost is a genuine barrier, reach out to us.

This is a screened and curated event. Not every event is for every person and not every person is for every event. We are seeking to create a space where justified trust can bloom, and genuine consent is felt and honored.

In order to make the space as safe as possible for both the participants and the facilitator, EACH ATTENDEE must fill out this APPLICATION. After you do so, an event organizer will reach out to you to schedule a call.

You are free to purchase a ticket before completing the application and zoom call, or wait to be fully vetted before purchasing. If you purchase a ticket ahead of vetting, and your application is not accepted, your ticket will be refunded.

IMPORTANT INFO FROM ANDY:

CONSENT

While consent, boundaries, and trauma awareness are paramount in my group processes, I do not offer a beginner-friendly nor theoretical introduction to the topic, like twenty good questions to ask when engaging with a new play partner, extensive self-inquiries on knowing what you want and how to communicate that, or learning how to interact with an unknown body for the first time. Don’t get me wrong, you’ll get to practice these skills in every exercise, but I will assume you already have a basic knowledge of them. Instead, I aim to help you dive deeper into these often emotionally fraught waters of intimacy and not knowing. One that, in an embodied way, balances artfully and respectfully between safety and bravery.

How consent, boundaries, and trauma awareness are dealt with differs substantially in different cultures and communities, so I’ll communicate in person how it works in each of the spaces I offer, as it also varies based on the topic and level.

Please Read This Article on Consent from Andy

If you are looking for a further introduction to consent, I recommend getting familiar with the work of Betty Martin and the School of Consent.

WHAT IS A SEX POSITIVE SPACE?

Working with the eros as a group process often raises questions about sexuality, nakedness, and consent, especially when using modalities from the space in between esoterism and sadomasochism. Most bluntly, people ask me if it's a swinger's party or an orgy that they are going to. Or if something that is often considered very private or even sacred to them will be kept safe in the presence of others. The best answer I can give is by defining a sex-positive space.

It means welcoming all forms of sexuality, and very importantly, that includes no sexuality. It's a sex-positive space, not a sex-mandatory one. It includes all forms of orientations, genders, sexes, practices, kinks, devotions, or fetishizations. Simultaneously, it's not a "safe space" nor a separatist space for any one kind of orientation. It praises the idea from BDSM that "Your Kink Is Not My Kink, But Your Kink Is Okay", which means if another person's sexual orientation is triggering to you, then you move yourself elsewhere. But, still, everyone is submitting themselves to a shared and often fairly particular theme, and if you deviate too far from that theme, you'll likely and lovingly be told so.

It also borrows the idea from contact improvisation that "a dance" can be anything from fingers lightly touching for a fraction of a second to hours of diving deeply into slowness, embodiment, and vulnerability. And both are valued equally. It aims to abandon the normative relationship escalator, which assumes that A must lead to B and C—a flirtatious compliment to a coffee—a date to a kiss—Netflix and chill to a one-night-stand—an innocent play to a long-term relationship. Instead, it invites you to relinquish your (and society's) expectations and discover something uniquely unknown.

Obviously, consent and consciousness are essential. You'll (almost) always be given an elegant and gradual way of escalating and de-escalating interactions that are slow and defined enough so you can remain conscious about what you are getting yourself into (or out of). That being said, sex-positive spaces do not replace therapy and depend on you and your nervous system being able to navigate a space of both intense and intimate human interaction. In the end, a sex-positive space is a space to celebrate the diversity and creativity of the eros in all its shapes and forms. And I'm genuinely sorry that I can't provide a more scientific description, so in the end, I have to ask your trust to take a step into this mystery called life. Hopefully, I got you. And no, it's not a swingers party nor an eye-gazing contest.

FAQ

Who is this for?

This event is for adult singles and couples (in any relationship dynamic) ranging from confident and resiliant beginners to advanced participants who have a deep understanding of consent and the ability and desire to communicate boundaries, respect others, and add to the space in a respectful way. In this regard, this is not the workshop to learn how to have these types of conversations. A background in sex-positive spaces would certainly come in handy. Prior experience in intimacy/sexuality workshops, would also be incredibly supportive to the container. This event will include aspects that can be very edgy for someone with no experience in kink or BDSM. This event is for those who welcome that edge. If that edge does not feel safe enough for you, this event is probably not for you. Any misconduct will result in you being asked to leave without a refund.

What will I take away from this experience?

You will learn in an embodied and memorable way how to be sovereign, responsible, compassionate, kinky, and how to give and receive love and power. You will embody experiences of being in the question instead of simply seeking the answer. If you choose, you will mindfully experience new pains and pleasures. You will have an experience that will light a fire under your ass in any area of your life that you think can wait. After this event, you will want to hold your love deeper, take that trip, quit that job you hate, and embody the urgency of life. You will reflect on your life to this point and absolutely love what you see, or hate it. Either way, the lesson will be invaluable.

I'm scared, but I want to attend. Do I have to participate in everything?

This is an edgy experience that has the ability to transform you to your core. This is rare. Take the leap, and trust yourself. That said, you NEVER have to participate in any exercise or experience you don't want to. The DESIRE workshop exercises are designed so that you are always at choice, can step out and just watch, or take a break to integrate.

What does the price include?

The ticket price covers BOTH days. for one person. Your investment includes an invitation into the space of the workshop exploration, Andy’s teachings, demonstrations from Andy and assistants, and snacks and refreshments. Lodging and meals are not included.