Cuddle Connection Plus + The Art of Wholehearted Consent
Time: Fri 8:00PM
Venue: Healing Arts
Style: Experiential
Content Type: Experiential Workshop Exploring Platonic Touch
Description: If you’re an experienced cuddler or just curious about consent, we will open this experience with a series of exercises that help you listen to your body and learn how to give and receive PLATONIC touch with a clear and whole-hearted “yes”! We will also explore the spiritual energy that can be present in touch and learn how to use this with intention as we connect. After the guided exercises, we will enjoy 20-30 minutes of open cuddling followed by a closing circle.
Touch is a basic human need. Most people don’t know they are missing touch or have a way to ask for touch without sexualizing it. Touch based events with strangers sounds weird or scary to most people. “Will I like it?” “What if someone wants to touch me and I don’t want to?” “What if I say yes and it’s not what I want?” “What if I really want to touch someone and they say no?” These are all normal questions. This is a space created to ask for exactly what you want, and receive NOTHING you don’t want. Many people start out nervous at these events. Most are really, really glad they came. Mutual Agreements: Clothes stay on. You do not have to touch anyone. You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES. If you feel a yes, say YES. If you feel a no, say NO. If you’re a maybe, say NO. You can always change your mind. Get your facilitator if you have a question or concern. Talking, laughter, silence, silliness, stillness, and crying are welcome!
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