The Dominatrix Archetype: A Psychological and Practical Methodology Workshop

This 3-day (22-hour) immersion workshop delves into the study of how to be a Dominatrix through the teachings of archetypal, psychological, mental, verbal and practical aspects. Having the right equipment, toys and physical skills is only part of being an effective Dominatrix. There is a certain air about Her.  A Dominatrix needs to speak, behave, and carry Herself evocatively in order to command the attention and obedience of her submissive.  BDSM is about power exchange—or energy exchange. A submissive feels dominated by a Woman who exudes dominant energy. This energy can be channeled, practiced and emanated.

This course is taught by Mistress Damiana Chi, who holds a Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology, M.A. degree in counseling psychology, and a B.A. degree in psychology with an emphasis in behavioral studies. She is also a certified sexologist specializing in BDSM life coaching.  Her educational background and clinical training in psychology and post-graduate studies in Jungian and archetypal psychology is at the heart of her understanding and teachings of BDSM dynamics. It has been said that BDSM play is 70-80% psychology. Damiana has had a full-time practice as a professional dominatrix in Los Angeles since 2000 and holds one of the most highly-regarded reputations in the pro domme community. Classically trained in BDSM techniques by legendary Dominatrices, Damiana has incorporated the art of domination along with a self-developed methodology of female domination that is very psychological in nature.

Mistress Damiana welcomes 6 powerful and inspired Women to explore and cultivate the Dominatrix within. Practicing or non-practicing, experienced or newbie, lifestyle or professional dommes can benefit from the teachings of this course.   The 6 student maximum format is designed to create a learning environment that is conducive to receiving individual attention and feedback so that personal goals be met. The small group size also creates an intimate, supportive environment that encourages exploration and growth around a subject matter that is usually very personal and private.

Workshop and course study includes: 

•  Developing your Dominatrix persona using basic and essential domination techniques 
•  Demonatration and exploration of the archetypes within the Dominatrix Archetype to discover and develop
   your personal style 
•  Learning the psychology and language of female domination 
•  Understanding the psychology of the submissive and his unconscious desires 
•  Light BDSM play (slave training, cropping, light bondage, worship, spanking, cb bondage & more) 
•  Hands-on practice with and valuable feedback from experienced male submissives all weekend
•  Q&A discussion group circle with the submissives to provide valuable insight​ 
•  (Optional) continued mentorship with Mistress Damiana and connection with classmates in an online
    classroom setting

Schedule:

Friday 6-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-9pm

**All graduates of the Workshop are welcome to continue mentorship with Mistress Damiana in the Advanced BDSM Workshop access Zoom video lessons, and are granted a special discounted rate for personal coaching.**

Workshop is held at the Chi Temple, Damiana's elegantly appointed BDSM studio in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Exact location and details will be given upon registration.

TESTIMONIALS

"I highly recommend this workshop to everyone; pro dommes, life stylers, and all woman in general!! Damiana Chi brings the art of domination into the light. She provides a safe, knowledgeable, clean, and loving environment to learn this misunderstood art. If you are a pro domme it will sharpen your skills and open you up to a wealth of information. If you are a life styler. It will spice up, nurture, and enhance your relationship; guaranteed !! If you are a woman it will teach you how to use and claim your innate feminine power. I recommend it for everyone. The bonds of friendship forged, the knowledge gained, and the power unleashed is priceless. Damiana Chi is unique in that she claims her power but is very classy, loving, and nurturing about it and mentors her students to do so likewise. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this workshop And Damiana Chi. I highly recommend this to everyone and I myself am so honored and excited to be apart of this, further my skills and education with her, and nurture the friendships forged."
From the bottom of my heart,

~ Mistress Misty, Salt Lake City, UT

"Attending this workshop was one of the best weekends I’ve experienced in my entire life. I felt like I could take on anything by the end of it. Damiana’s teaching style kept me fully engaged (which rarely happens) and she ensures that you learn the techniques and feel comfortable and confident in applying them. The hands on practice with real life subs was also invaluable for me. Definitely worth the investment of my time and money. I cannot wait to attend my next workshop for advanced dommes. Patiently waiting for Damiana to choose the dates :)”

~ Mistress Hailey Payne, Edmonton, Canada

​"The Dominatrix Archetype Workshop was absolutely the most important class I have ever taken.  My interest in attending began with the desire to capture skills and find direction in my career as a Dominatrix.  As expected, we explored the various archetype styles and performed drills to develop the personas.  There was feedback between Damiana, the students and the submissives, and everybody was given a chance to explore and grow the utilities needed to identify when and where to place each archetype in a scene.  Throughout the weekend I watched the transformation of all the attendees, and I realized that it was because of the unique environment that Damiana, through her hospitality, grace and experience, was able to provide.  The atmosphere created was nothing like I have ever seen before.  There was such a sense of comfort and curiosity in the air that let everyone explore the psychology of BDSM and apply it in ways individual to each of us.  The boundaries of difference that usually serve to keep people apart instead unified us in learning, sharing and inspiring.  The generosity that Damiana gave of her space, time and knowledge, and the very honest and personal feedback from her submissives made this class one that I will always go back to in my mind.  It is truly the best foundation for harnessing one’s own individual dominant energy.   I encourage anyone considering this class to take the words of all these testimonials and the desire in their hearts to take that leap of faith and do so."

~ Domina Ana Vex, Washington DC

"The level of acceptance and belonging I experienced with all of you/You this weekend was unlike any previous immersion I have witnessed. I feel a deep level of relief and relaxation to be so cradled into this new world that I have always danced around. I truly feel like I am ‘coming out’. Damiana is a well refined mentor who blends skill and true passion for Her craft. I feel that the work She is doing & generously passing on is the kind of healing our society needs. Regardless of fetish/ professional pursuit, I would strongly encourage ALL women to attend this class.” 

~ Sorceress Z, Seattle, WA

"This is an exceptional class, where you not only explore different approaches to a session or your personal mentality when dominating, but Damiana shares her skills, equipment and dungeon for you to practise in.  She's incredibly generous with her information, experiences and clear in her instruction.  This isn't a mere sit and learn scenario, her team of wonderful submissives are there for you to practise mini sessions and everyone gives feedback and support.  After 3 days I felt like I had a community of people and grew close to everyone who participated...I'm very grateful I took these classes and met Damiana.  I have so much more confidence as a Domme now."

~ Miss Elle Roth, Calgary, Canada

"Recently I had the most amazing weekend of learning and connecting with like-minded women that I've ever experienced. Damiana Chi is a treasure to the world. It's difficult to write only a few words for this testimonial, but I'll try my best. Together, five of us pro dommes, who might I add have never met before the first day, learned extraordinary skills via hands-on learning during this very well paced workshop. It felt like the coursework was created just for us five women. When we were in Damiana's presence we felt right at home in her Chi Temple. We introduced ourselves and were encouraged to always ask questions. Throughout the weekend she had us participate and even help critique each other in a safe "nothing but love" environment. I was eager to be a student and came into the workshop with the "leave the ego at the door" mentality. I'm so glad I did because I had so much to learn! And the more I learn, the more I want to learn from Damiana. Everyone else there was just like me too. Seriously, I can't express how much I still feel like I'm on cloud nine, even though I took the workshop a week ago. We learned and embraced the true meaning of the four Archetypes of the Dominatrix. Damiana allowed us to ask anything and everything and she quickly became a mentor to us all. There's nothing better than having an extremely educated and well spoken woman, who's also holds a PhD in Psychology, facilitating a class who not only talks the talk, but walks the walk! And she walks with such power and grace too. Don't worry, she'll teach you that. However nothing could have prepared me for the quality of education and level of professionalism and practical learning methods of Damiana's teaching style. I actually must admit that I learned more about myself over the 3 days of the workshop and that led me to some great personal gains recently. I learned how to tap into and exude the confident existing domme that was already inside of my heart and soul. The way the workshop was formatted is exactly how schooling should be done no matter what the topic. That was to include a lesson, then show us a demonstration, followed by us taking the lead and immediately practicing what we learned. I now know how to command, suggest thoughts and tell my sub how to feel during a scene so that my he can feel the ecstasy of being in my service. The pace of the coursework was perfect. I have to say that there's a reason Damiana Chi has been in the business for almost 20 years and from the moment you meet her you'll know what I'm talking about. She has an energy to her that's indescribable. She's amazing and truly cares about each of her students and she illustrates that same virtue her submissive. I know she cares about each of them and she has a gift for connecting deeply with them. She trusted us with her very good boys throughout the weekend. Damiana hand-selected them for our demos and practice. I'm grateful to them as well. They were absolutely perfect men for playing with and getting feedback from. Actually, during our practice sessions Damiana would skillfully observe each one of us in our scenes and after the scene was over she would take us aside and provide the most accurate, truthful and positive criticism. Her advice immediately helped me grow as a more powerful domme in just a short time. I now understand the psychology of authoritarian, seductress, mother and queen dynamics so that I can be the best Dominatrix possible. I can honestly say that I've completely changed over the course of the weekend and have became more confident in my profession. I thought I was already confident as a pro domme, but now I know I am because I have the tools and education to prove it to myself. I have only been a pro domme for about 6 months and now have so many new tools in my skill set that I'm ready to unleash these upon all my subs. No pun intended. Haha. It gives me great pleasure to be worshiped but you know what, it truly gives me even more pleasure and joy knowing I'm sharing all sides of an exquisite dominatrix to my lucky and precious clients. I am proud to be a graduate of the Chi temple and I will forever be grateful for my forever domme Mother, Damiana Chi."

~ Mistress Lilly, Los Angeles, CA

"I had the most liberating experience taking The Dominatrix Archetype Workshop with Mistress Damiana Chi. The passion that she has for this craft really embodies inspiration. Her way of individuality connecting with her students is truly amazing. Whether she was speaking to the group or to me individually, she was always 100% engaged which made me feel extremely comfortable. Having the opportunity to engage in hands on experience and getting input from those involved made my experience all the more worthwhile. Her background and years of experience in psychology really made the class all the more personal. I walked out of the class with the desire to learn more from her." 

~ Mistress Ronnie, Los Angeles, CA

"If you looking for a professional Domme education or to just open your mind for a significant other Mistress Damiana’s class is the perfect choice.  She makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable throughout the class. She is professional yet down to earth and human.  No question goes unanswered or is to silly. Everyone is made to feel like family.  The training you will receive is high quality, professional and brought to you through years of training and education.  She practices with passion, compassion and from the heart.  I can’t say enough about my experience except I hope there are more classes to come. Thank you for sharing your knowledge."

~ Ms. Lilly, Murrieta, CA​

"Mistress Damiana's course was not only incredibly informative from a skill and technical perspective, but also focused on developing the most critical element of dominance- attitude and style. You can be supremely skilled with any and all the tools and toys, but without a solid psychological understanding of how to embody dominance, they are stage props without a play. Undeniably beneficial and highly recommended!"
- Mistress Calliope, SoCal​

"I am so incredibly thankful that I was able to attend The Dominatrix Archetype Workshop hosted by Mistress Damiana Chi. It took me out of my comfort zone, in the best ways, it was exactly what I needed when I needed it. All of the feedback I received from Mistress Damiana, my peers taking the workshop, as well as the submissive participants is invaluable.  This weekend was nothing short of an incredible group of women yearning to explore elements of BDSM in a safe space facilitated by Mistress Damiana’s experience and love for the craft. If you are looking to become a pro Domme, dominate a romantic partner, or just delve into yourself, I can not recommend this workshop enough."
~ Goddess Rose Thorne, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

"The Dominatrix Archetype Workshop was a profoundly empowering and healing experience.  Damiana is a maestra of her craft and her understanding of the submissive psyche is unparalleled.  Watching her play felt surreal as she effortlessly transported a submissive from the present into fantasy.  As a teacher, Damiana is incredibly nurturing and supports her students in cultivating their own unique voices.  She makes an active effort to provide constructive feedback and debrief with her students after play sessions.  Over the course of the weekend, I learned so much about the nuances of power-exchange, connection, and trust.  Damiana’s workshop has forever changed the way I relate to myself and others.  I absolutely recommend The Dominatrix Archetype to any woman who feels compelled to further cultivate her power through this craft."
~ Ms. A, Los Angeles, CA​

"I am so thankful to you, Mistress Damiana, for this wonderful, amazing growth experience. You explained the four dominatrix archetypes thoughtfully, and helped me to discover my preferred style as well as to recognize the untapped aspects of my dominance. There was so much information taught, and insightful experiences shared by you and the other participants; I am sure it will take several weeks for me to integrate all of the knowledge absorbed during the workshop. I returned home from the Dominatrix Archetype Workshop full of vigor and new skills with which to thrill my love slave! He couldn’t have been more overwhelmed by the advancement of our play. I now feel so much more natural expressing my dominance, which allows my love slave to feel his submission more deeply. The weekend really helped us to grow closer in our fem/dom relationship. I hope your next workshop is just as successful as the one I attended. It was the best decision we have ever made!"
~ Mistress T., Illinois​

" I flew from Connecticut to Los Angeles especially for Mistress Damiana Chi's dominatrix archetype workshop this past month. I had signed months ago and had been eagerly anticipating it. There are very definitive times in our life where we know that we are on the cusp of a huge shift. With awareness, we feel the edge and maybe even can feel ourselves dangling there over the precipice. That is how I came to L.A. Focused on my conscious breath because....dangling.   Six women circled together with six submissives to learn with and from, all guided by Damiana. I threw myself right into the fire and the weekend was a whirlwind of play, exploration, moving with intention, and digging deep to hold space for our submissives in a way that I hadn't known how to access prior. There were heady discussions about BDSM safety and consent. We explored multiple play scenarios with feedback from not only Damiana and our sisters in circle but even more importantly, our subs.  I chose this workshop specifically because Mistress Chi has her PhD in psychology. I chose it because I had spent a considerable amount of time researching my teacher. Reading, listening to reputable podcasts, and watching scholarly interviews where I listened to her speak about what it means to be a Dominatrix and how rich this life is. How therapeutic our work is. How spiritually connecting this union is capable of being. I can't properly articulate how appreciative I am for having been able able to participate and how honored I am to have been taught by Damiana. The week after coming home from my workshop was filled with so much synchronicity and affirmation. I now know unequivocally that I am exactly where I am supposed to be and doing exactly what it is that I am meant to do." 
~ Ava Simone, Hartford, CT