Monday, 2 March 2015

Getting pegged in the Peg! Pegging Workshop at The Boutique

So do you ever think to yourself while enjoying your morning coffee "What's up with all the anal these days?"
This is the class for you! The anus is about as close as you can get to your root and sacral chakras making anal sex one of the most primal ways to release sexual energy.
Join Griff and Tattoo Goddess as we cover the social stigma behind anal play, cleaning out, basic fisting and pegging techniques,lubes, equipment, and safety.

Your teachers for the evening:
Tattoo Goddess (TG) attended her first local event in 2006 and was thrilled to find like-minded individuals gathering at the Ball. After short time away to deal with some pressing life issues, she started attending local events regularly in 2010. Since 1999 Griff has participated in a number of roles in the community. Group leader, Facilitator, Producer, and Educator. He is a very strong advocate of the sex positive movement and tries to incorporate a sex positive attitude in all areas of his life. He is a strong believer in community building and lifelong learning through the healthy exchange of information.Together as a couple since 2010, they have worked to facilitate the spirituality component of BDSM with workshops and classes featuring needle play, energy play, scene dynamics and fire walking to name a few. We enjoy living a sex positive life and are active in our local scene.

Of course there will be an awesome demo where we GO BIG OR GO HOME!


$10 at the door.

Flogging 101 Workshop March 14

The Flogging 101 workshop is oriented toward people who are new to flogging. The workshop will cover basic flogging techniques, types of floggers, and safety. The workshop is open to tops, bottoms, switches, and the flogging curious. The presenter is Dungeon Beast who has been flogging for over 35 years. Dungeon Beast is founder of the Ball where he oversees Manitoba's longest running public dungeon. 

$10 at the door. Space is limited. 

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Scene Dynamics this Saturday January 31st 8pm 10 bucks at the door. 88 Albert st.

So you've learned all the basics like flogging, canning bondage and all the other cool things us BDSMers do!

NOW WHAT??

This intermediate class is about putting it all together and creating a magical dance combining pleasure and pain, sadism and sensuality resulting in a deeper more satisfying BDSM scenes.

It will cover topics such as BDSM foreplay, creating the mood, how to create flow during a scene, different types of scenes, using all the senses, props, and most importantly creating a stronger more intense connection with your partner 

Griff has been in the public scene since 1999. He has been a principal organizer with the two groups in Winnipeg, Apart from helping to produce four major events in Winnipeg that have fueled some of the biggest and most respected names in North America he has hosted and taught dozens of smaller presentations and workshops for other groups as well as from his own personal dungeon.

T G has been involved in the public scene since 2006, is a level II Usui Reiki practitioner , she actively incorporates her talents as a Empath and energy worker into body based ritual through BDSM


Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Intro to Shibari Workshop January 24th

Have you noticed the beautiful Shibari photography in the shop? Well that's you teacher Martin Kolbus. Come learn the basics of Shibari in a safe atmosphere. $60 per couple $13 for rope and shears. Please pay in advance to save your spot. Space is limited. If you have any questions please contact the shop at 204 956 7399.



Thursday, 11 December 2014

Shop The Boutique and SAVE BIG THIS CHRISTMAS!

We are so happy to be apart of The Exchange Hop Shop. Save 20% off regular priced items. Shop local this year for Christmas! 

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

BDSM and Consent Workshop December 13th at The Boutique. 8pm.


Informed consent, negotiation, and predators
A survival guide for bdsm and dating


Consent violations are not always the result of underhanded actions of a sexual predator but due to a lack of lack of informed consent and poor negotiation skills. This workshop will help you to learn ways to navigate between the good, bad, ugly with potential suitors as well helping you to find and maintain satisfying bdsm relationships through strong negotiation skills and informed consent.    


Meet your local educators:

Griff has been in the public scene since 1999. He has been a principal organizer with two groups in Winnipeg. Apart from helping to produce four major events in Winnipeg that have featured some of the biggest and most respected names in North America he has hosted and taught dozens of smaller presentations and workshops for other groups as well as from his own personal dungeon.

Tattoo Goddess has been involved in the public scene since 2006, is a level II Usui Reiki practitioner, a body modification artist (body piercing is her specialty) and is the owner and proprietor of River City Ink and Steel tattoos and piercings in Winnipeg Canada. She actively incorporates her talents as an Empath and energy worker into body based ritual through BDSM.

This Workshop is by donation. All proceeds will go to Osbourne House. 


Tuesday, 25 November 2014

MOVEMBER SALES!

Spend over 50 bucks and receive a vibrating mustache. 

CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!


We just got a shipment of glass wear and some fun and unique gifts, Come on down and check out we have going on!

Thursday, 18 September 2014

Sex toys and Smoking accessories shop located in the heart of the exchange Winnipeg!!!

Yep that's right we are you number one stop where all the adults come to shop for your grown up needs. Whether it be a vibe or a vape, a bong or a dong. We got you covered. 



Monday, 8 September 2014

New Fall Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation

Monday: 11:00AM-5:30PM
Tuesday: 11:00AM-5:30PM
Wednesday: 11:00AM-5:30PM
Thursday: 11:00AM-8:00PM
Friday: 11:00AM-10:00pm

Saturday: 12:00AM-10:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Thursday, 7 August 2014

Tantric Sex Workshop in Winnipeg at The Boutique!

September is just around the corner and The Boutique is excited to announce are upcoming workshop. Come join us on September 4th at 7pm at The Boutique. Single/couples/all sexual orientations are welcome. $40 at the door. Space is limited. This will be a 2 hour course with a break in between. 

Tantric Sex Workshop –  Basics of Energy Cultivation for Enhanced Sexual Pleasure

1. Brief outline of Tantric work (bare bones) – Connecting with The Primordial Origins

2. Other Traditions – Dzochen and Taoist Internal Alchemy

3. How does all this relate to sex??? How do I get some?
            - Communication & Awareness of The Mind

4. Physical Mechanics to prepare the body and mind – Qigong to Neigong
            - Basics of breathing and how to listen to the body and enhance orgasm
            - Basics of connecting with the body through breathing
            ( Earth Marrow Washing Qigong/Neigong)
           
5. How Do I get My Kink On With This Stuff???
            - Edging
            - Bondage
            - Toys
            - Sensory Deprivation

 6. Opening Up the Spine To Awaken Deep Sexual Energies
            - Rolling on the ball
            - Engaging the Diaphragms
            - Kegels

7. Day Long Orgasms

A local Winnipegger Kelly Whelan-Enns will be facilitating the workshop below is his education/experience.  

Martial Arts Backgrounder; a brief summary of 30,000 + hours of training.
This does not include ‘book’ time – which is another 10.00 hours + .

1982 – 1984
Judo at the University of Manitoba

1989 –  1992
Spring & Fall Wudang Workshops
Ba Duan Jin Qigong – 8 Pieces of Brocade; application of the set for healing
Zhan Zhaung Qigong – Standing Like a Tree; basic postures and theory
24 Step Yang Style Taijiquan – basic form for relaxation & healing
Wudang/Taoist Internal Alchemy; Meditation, theory & application

1992 – 2005
Shaolin Kenpo/Kenpo Karate – 12years
Yang Style Taijiquan – Full 108 step form, & martial applications
Yang Style Taijiquan – Full 108 step Sword Form & martial applications
Zen & Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – theory & applications (3hrs/day 1993-1996)

2001- 2005
Shaolin One Finger Zen Medical Qigong – with Pat Daniels & Ken Strahl
(1hr/day)

2002 – Present
Baguazhang Kung Fu – Jiang Rong Qiao, Gao & Yin Fu Styles
Baguazhang 8 Organ Healing Methods Qigong
Baguiazhang Deer Horn Knives & Jian ‘Straight Sword’ forms
Baguazhang Circle Walking Meditation – Taoist Cosmic Qigong

2004 – Present
Yiquan/Dan Cheng Quan Qigong – Healing & Martial Applications
Xingyi Healing Methods Fanji Gong – Longevity Qigong
Wudang Taijiquan – 88 step form
Wudang Internal Power  Qigong form
Chen Style Taijiquan -  ‘Old’ Frame Set, & Cannon Fist, theory & applications, sword & staff forms including ‘13 Pole’ set.
Xingyi Lui He quan – Six Harmony Mind Intention Boxing, 2&1/2 Ba, Bear & Eagle Fight for Survival and 10 Animals forms; Big Dao ‘Chopper’ sets.


2010 – 2013 January & June
Ma Gui Baguazhang Seminars with Andrea Falk

2010 – August
Two week intensive of roughly 120+ hours of training in Chen Taijiquan and Chen Cannon Fist, the Old Chen 24 Fist form, Chen Taiji Half Dancing Spear , Push Hands & Xingyi Lui He Quan

A few things to note.
The Ba Duan Jin, Zhan Zhuan and the Taosit & Buddhist meditation disciplines have remained a constant practice over the last 20 years. Since 2002 my primary teacher has been Eric Tuttle from Kingston Ontario. Mr. Tuttle is a Lineage Bearer in both Chen Style Taijiquan and Xingyi Lui He Quan (Six Harmony Mind Intention Boxing).

As well as all of the above, Kelly Whelan-Enns is a trained STOTT Pilates Instructor.






Monday, 16 June 2014

Reading is sexy-local Winnipeg book signing

Well it comes to no surprise that we at The Boutique LOVE supporting local art. Come join us this Saturday afternoon for some yummy cupcakes and coffee and meet some local erotic writers. We already sell the books in the shop. So why not have a little gathering to celebrate. The lovely couple from Black Raven Mercantile (they supply us with those kick ass floggers) will be here with a table of goodies that they have created. Anyone who decides to buy a book will also get 20% off a toy!!