Valloween: A Love-Soaked Cabaret

Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:00 PM - Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2:00 AM (PST)

GUAVA,
4210 Holden Street,
Emeryville, CA

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Let the love soak in with the sexy irreverence, we are curating for your body, soul, and heart's delight.

FEATURING: InTents, The Whiskey SlapDance™, The Biting Booth, The Armpit Smelling Booth, and much more!

Doors at 9pm
Cabaret at 11pm
DJ before and after!

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Wear your scary-sexy best. And, you might want to leave your neck exposed... just sayin'. Extra (fake) blood available at the door. No street shoes allowed inside of Guava, so come prepared with socks/slippers!

While we love "love," Valloween recognizes and parodies the scariness of the commodification and expectations around LOVE. It is a Valentine's Day event, which welcomes everyone (aged 21 and over) regardless of relationship status or type.

Cost: $17 - $22


More February 2016 events:

Bodywork & Dessert Party – Featured Valentine’s Event

Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:00 AM

The Center SF
548 Fillmore Ave
San Francisco, California 94117

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Join us, dear friends, for the Bodywork and Dessert Party, and come share an indulgent night of sensual touch, decadent desserts and hip shakin’ live & produced music!

Open new doors of mind/body connectivity through engaging mini-workshops, and spend the evening sharing these new and familiar delights with an amazing group of friends and lovers...whether bringing a sweetie or arriving solo, you'll find plenty of opportunity to nourish and be nourished...

With three distinct spaces, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of activities and moods at any given moment. Enjoy acro flight, sensual touch & massage in our Embodiment Room; share a chocolate strawberry and conversation over a cup of rose petals & damiana in the Tea & Dessert Lounge, or shake your tail feathers to downtempo electronica and soul singers in the Groove Space – there is plenty of room to play and create as you desire.

Bottomless cups of signature aged puers and aphrodisiac teas included in your ticket price – yum!

Dress in unrestrictive clothing of gold, red & violet & be ready to fly, dance, massage and cuddle all night! Complimentary coat-check provided for all your gear and goodies.

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~Schedule of Mini Workshops~
(all are optional)

6pm Doors Open

6:30 – Velocity Romance w/ Mikka Minx (Embodiment Room)
A speed dating game like no other! Great for singles, couples, or anyone looking to add an extra one or two to your party ;) This will be extremely fun, especially for those arriving solo!

7 -8pm – Shibari Acroyoga Workshop w/ Zach & Alex of The Shibari Acro Project (Embodiment Room)
Shibari is a form of Japanese rope bondage meaning 'the beauty of tight binding'. After learning some simple, beautiful ties, we will take our partners into the air, supporting them in basic flying poses. A special opportunity to playfully explore the ways surrender & trust can lead to deeper connection. If you have Shibari ropes around 7m-8m long, please bring them! ***

7:30pm- 9pm – Nona Fender and the Benders (Groove Space)
Wake up your body for a night of dance with Good Times Yoga! They’ll get us moving & grooving while teaching therapeutic flight, acroyoga and massage techniques - BEnder style!
Good Times Yoga is: "A radically inclusive electro boogie movement experience that playfully weaves the sacred and profane for a freakquency raising celebration of life in a body" – Sounds good to us!

7:30 - 9:30pm - Body Painting by the VERY talented Jeshka Yurash
 Check out her fantastic work here: http://www.jessicayurash.com/#!large-grid/c16gm

9:30 – 10:30pm: Thai Massage Workshop (Embodiment Room)
Enjoy being led through a blissful massage class by Bhaskar Banerji, who teaches an integration of Thai Yoga Massage, Shiatsu & Breema at McKinnon Institute. Be prepared to give, receive, breathe, relax, and connect with your community. Feel free to bring essential oils or lotions. Come with a partner or meet a new friend at the party!
More info on Bhaskar: http://www.bodyworkbybhaskar.com/

Schedule of Musical Performances:

9:15 – 10:15 – Oriel Poole (Groove Space)
Oriel's ethereal vocals blend seamlessly into a backdrop of electronic alchemy, to create a sultry experience filled with soul, compassion and light – a mélange sure to entice.
“This super sultry spiritual vocalist is wowing audiences this year as she performs her heart opening lyrics over some of the coolest electronic beats.” ~ Mythos

10:30 – 10:45 – Sensual Sound Healing w/ Aleksandra Dubov (Embodiment Room)

10-45 – 11:45am – BlondeOynx (Groove Space)
BlondeOnyx handcrafts all of his textured sounds and layers them over downtempo but driving beats, lending his smooth voice to the top like cream on the cake...
 https://soundcloud.com/blondeonyx

12am – 1:15am – AMAE LOVE LIFE (Groove Space)
Amae Love, soul singer deluxe, melts hearts and tantalizes minds with her deep and inspiring melodies - she is joined by her full jazz band LIFE to create this scintillating performance that will have you tingling all over!
https://soundcloud.com/amaelove

1:30 – 1:45 Special Set TBA

Cost: $30 - $55


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Enchanted Forest Gathering 2016

July 22-24, 2016 (Friday – Sunday)

Black Oak Ranch Community
Laytonville, California 95454

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We are thrilled to bring you our 6-th installation of the Enchanted Forest Gatherings this July 22nd - 24th at the legendary Black Oak Ranch. EFG is growing and evolving. We have been listening to our community and we are navigating the evolution of our event to reflect what we hear you want!

This year Gathering will be created on a foundation of innovative microenvironments and peak experiences.

We are creating our event as the perfect trifecta between a Boutique Music Festival, Yoga and Movement Gathering, and Lifestyle Upgrade Retreat.

SOUNDS GREAT! BUT WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!

The Music Festival will include 4 areas of music featuring international artists of both Electronic and Live Music, Visionary Art Studio, Large Scale Art Installations, a Comedy Stage, Crystal Dome, Late night Tea Lounge, and our trailblazing Healing Area the Nectar Temple.

The Yoga and Movement Gathering will feature over 25 Yoga Classes, 15 Dance classes and a Mini Flow-Arts Festival.

The Lifestyle Upgrade Retreat features 5 workshop zones featuring renowned speakers sharing their wisdom on the following topics:

*Relationships & Sexuality
*Spirituality & Science
*Nourishment & Nutrition
*Permaculture & Ancestral Arts
*Health and Wellness

All of this roles up into one fabulous Gathering. Within the Enchanted Forest imagination flourishes, magic abounds and community becomes realized. We encourage active participation and put a huge focus on participant comfort. We are proud to be a multi-generational, world-bridging event. We are beyond family friendly; we are family supportive and provide a Montesorri themed Kidslandia with a Day Care Option for families.

Our dance floors have become a legend unto themselves for the level of no holds barred ecstatic dance that transpires. We are an event created by dancers and visionaries for dancers and visionaries. As always, our sweet intimate gathering is created from our 4 basic principals… Make it Sacred, Sexy, Silly and Saucy!

Cost: $168 – $240 / person (depending on time of purchase)




Valentine’s Weekend at Ganja Yoga: 5 workshops on Cannabis, Yoga, and Sexuality

February 12 – 14, 2016 (Friday – Sunday)

Private yoga studio near Fifth& Folsom streets
San Francisco, CA

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All weekend long, enjoy five playful classes for deeper connection, increased pleasure, and sacred loving between couples or loving friends, - cannabis enhanced!

Classes are cannabis-optional. Participants who bring their medical marijuana card and state ID may vaporize on-site, and receive sample gifts from the following local, women-owned companies!

* "Explore" alchemy vape pen by Dark Heart Nursery
* "Snuggle Bites," aphrodisiac edibles from Swerve Confections
* "Relief Balm" topical massage cream by Flour Child

1. Cannabis & Sex
Celebrate the perfect pairing of cannabis and sex! In this class, you'll learn why weed is an aphrodisiac, explore tips and tricks to use it to compliment the sexual experience, and practice some sensual and yogic techniques to heighten both the high and the sexy-play.

Friday, February 12, 7pm-9pm
Cost: $20/person

2. Partner Yoga for Love I
This playful, all-levels yoga class facilitates deeper intimacy and an open heart. Practices are designed with modifications for those new to yoga.

Saturday, February 13, 1pm-3pm
Cost: $60/couple

3. Tantra for Partners I
What IS tantra, you ask? Come get the holistic scoop in this playful, experiential, all-levels class. Explore how tantra-based practices such as breath, meditation, movement, conscious touch and loving words can deepen your relationship. Come learn how tantra practice can make an incredible difference to every aspect of your life, including the sexual!

Saturday, February 13, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Cost: $60/couple

Enjoy both Saturday classes: $100/couple

4. Partner Yoga for Love II
This playful, all-levels yoga class, different from Saturday's, facilitates deeper intimacy and an open heart. Practices are designed with modifications for those new to yoga.

Sunday February 14, 1pm-3pm
Cost: $60/couple

5. Tantra for Partners II
Furthering the work we started in “Tantra for Partners,” we now explore raising our sexual energy. Experience intimacy-enhancing practices, sensual-awakening practices, partner yoga, sexual yoga, and techniques to improve sharing loving touch.

Sunday February 14, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Cost: $60/couple
Pre-requisite: Participants are encouraged to attend one other weekend class before considering this one, as it is pretty spicy.

Enjoy both Sunday classes: $100/couple
Enjoy the whole weekend of classes: $180/couple

* Classes are at a private yoga studio near 5th& Folsom streets.

To register: please send a PayPal payment, along with the class (date/time) and names & email addresses of participants (along with any promo code): Deedussault@gmail.com.


More February 2016 events:



Simple Steps to a Love That Lasts

Friday, February 12, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (PST)

Fort Mason Center
2 Marina Blvd.
Room C205
San Francisco, CA 94109

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What does it take to go from OK to AMAZING in your relationship?
Do you want to learn how to bring more passion and intimacy to your love life?

Love is not enough! If you want a great relationship, learning the essential skills for intimacy and connection is a must. If you do not want to settle for "just OK" in your relationship, this is the talk for you.

Small changes can make a big difference. By learning just a few key principles, you can improve your relationship and feel closer and more at ease with your partner.

In this talk, Gal & Liron a married couple and founders of The Couples Center, will discuss the principles of creating great relationships and give you practical skills for lasting love. For a truly fun pre-Valentine's night, join us for the talk and enjoy wine and cheese afterward!

The talk will include:
* The 7 dimensions of exceptional relationships
* The two destructive patterns to watch for—and what you need to do to avoid them
* Step 1: The secret ingredient for deepening your connection
* Step 2: How to stop fighting over the small stuff—and discover what you really want or need
* Step 3: Sensual touch – a simple yet powerful tip for more pleasure
* Step 4: How to set powerful intention that will help your relationship grow
* BONUS: Test your relationship! Get a free copy of our 7Dimensions quiz.

Couples of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome! Your partner can't make it? No problem! Come solo.

Cost: $23/person

Attract and Enjoy a Loving Relationship

Thursday, February 11, 2016 @ 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Intra Health Center
21020 Homestead Road, Suite 2,
Cupertino 95014

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In this fun and profound event, you will learn important insights and solutions to creating and maintaining a loving, long term, healthy relationship. You will also be guided through empowering, healing HART processes to help you remove the blocks that cause relationship problems. You can create and maintain the successful relationship you desire and deserve. Go for it!

Helene Rothschild, MS, MA, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFC 16586), intuitive counselor, workshop facilitator, speaker, and published author for over 30 years. She has helped many individuals and couples create loving relationships. Helene offers transformational, international telephone and in-person counseling sessions.

This is a very popular workshop and space is limited, so submit your payment now to confirm your place. Bring a pad to take notes.

Cost: $20 ($25 at the door).

Valentine's Day Party: Science of Seduction

Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)

The Commonwealth Club
555 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Sharpen your seduction skills on this Valentine’s Day Party!

Join Dr. Jennifer Rhodes, a licensed psychologist, dating coach and image consultant, for an evening exploring what seduction really means and how it plays into all of our interactions.

Seduction is not just about sex: we will talk science, strategy, skill building and more. Whether you are single and on the prowl, keeping your relationship hot or just flexing those flirting muscles, learn how to keep the art of seduction in your arsenal every day, not just on Valentine's Day.

After the talk, stick around for the annual INFORUM V-Day shindig, full of booze, snacks and plenty of chances to practice your new seductive tactics.

Cost: $25

Overcoming Challenges of Being Single – Free Workshop

Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PST)

East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th St
Oakland, CA 94612

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"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape” - bell hooks

Is there something foundationally missing in your life if you are not in an intimate relationship? How can we cultivate equanimity, and self-love, when we are single – not by our own choice? In this half-day workshop, we will use movement, meditation, and sharing to explore the relationships, conditions, and environments that affect our most important relationship ...the one with ourselves. 

All singles, including beginners in meditation, are welcome!

Cost: Free (Donations accepted)


More February 2016 events:

Brazilian Carnaval Ball 2016

Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8:30 PM - Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 2:00 AM

Roccapulco
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

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Featuring directly from Bahia Renni Flores and Swingueira Bahiana Band the first woman to sing with the group Ile Aye and integrants of Oldum. Also Fogo Na Roupa Samba School, Aquarela Samba Dancers & DJs Playing the Authentic Carnaval Music.

Non-Stop Music and Dancing!

Cost: $40


More February 2016 events:

I Love You - You Drive Me Crazy!

Saturday, February 6, 2016 @ 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Center for Spiritual Living, Peninsula
611 Veterans Blvd, Suite 106,
Redwood City, CA

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In this workshop, Sonika & Christian teach a radical new paradigm for relating. Their unique insights and innovative practices will explode your current thinking and catapult you into brand new possibilities to up-level ALL of your relationships.

You will relate with everyone in your life - partner, dates, ex’s, parents, kids, boss, friends - in ways that create deep connections and happy results.

In today’s world, our relationship needs have changed, yet we have not upgraded our “operating system” to meet those new needs. Our only training was from our parents and the media, and the tools we use to improve relationships usually make them worse. We are set up to fail!

That is why Sonika and Christian are passionately committed to shifting the current relationship paradigm from blame, resignation and disconnect, to one of expansive, joyous co-creation and endless possibility. They offer leading-edge relationship tools that are uplifting, fun and effective.

Cost: $10