Partners in Presence: Compassionate Communication and Tantric Breathwork for Deeper Intimacy
Do you feel a twist of anxiety when you think about starting a conversation with your partner that may bring up conflict? You’re not alone! Whether it's a small or big conversation, many couples struggle to navigate challenging conversations with confidence and ease.
This 3-hour workshop is designed for loving, committed partners experiencing the common ups and downs of relationships who are looking for new ways to connect, communicate, and experience deeper intimacy.
Through two complementary, time-tested practices—Compassionate Communication and Tantric Union Breathing—you'll learn how to create the safety, presence, and understanding that support meaningful connection.
Included in this workshop:
Foundational concepts
Skill learning
Low-pressure practice to deepen learning
Guided experiential exercises
Practical take-home resources that you can immediately apply in your relationship.
All of this will take place with experienced facilitators who will intentionally create a brave space for you and a small group of like-minded couples.
Leave feeling more connected to yourself and your partner, equipped with practical tools for turning moments of tension into opportunities for deeper understanding, intimacy, and growth.
The cost per couple for Partners in Presence is $95. Register by October 24th for the Early Bird Rate of $80. If you prefer to pay via Venmo (@hartcommunication) or Zelle (cory@corylockhart.com) use the code PAYLATER. Your spots will be reserved once you’ve registered and paid.
Your facilitators have a combined expertise of 60 years of experience leading groups! They are:
Stacie Steinbock, MEd, ABS:
Stacie Steinbock is a Master’s level sexuality educator, Tantra practitioner, board-certified sexologist, and intimacy coach with more than 20 years of experience helping people deepen their relationship with their bodies, pleasure, and connection. After surviving ovarian cancer and navigating the profound changes it brought to her own sexuality, Stacie discovered Tantra as a path back to embodiment, healing, and wholeness. Today, through her practice, The Golden Thread, she supports individuals and couples in reclaiming desire, regulating their nervous systems, and cultivating more pleasure, intimacy, and aliveness in their lives. Stacie is the resident “Tantra Specialist” within a group therapy practice, Strong Roots Center, in Louisville, KY. Learn more about Stacie’s work and upcoming events here: https://www.goldenthreadtantra.com
Cory Lockhart, MA, MAT: Cory Lockhart (she/her) is a facilitator of sacred conversations and sacred space. Cory specializes in training Compassionate Communication, working with individuals, nonprofits, schools, and faith organizations. She uses Compassionate Communication, mindfulness, creativity, and intuitive practices to help people express themselves with clarity, authenticity, and grounding. She is the founder of Hart Communication, LLC, and the Retreat Director at the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center in Louisville, KY. With over 30 years of experience that includes teaching, curriculum-writing, speaking, and peace-making in the U.S. and international contexts, she guides with open-hearted gentleness, encouraging each person to recognize their own beauty and power.
