Friday, May 11, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
San Jose, CA
Cuddle Party is a 3 1/2-hour workshop experience where
participants engage in communication exercises, explore touch in a non-sexual
space, experience personal exploration and intimacy, and have fun with
like-minded friends from the community.
Nurturing and consensual loving touch is good for
maintaining healthy blood pressure, a strong nervous system and a balanced
emotional health. One’s ability to connect with and develop greater trust in
others is emphasized during the group exchanges during Cuddle Party’s.
Self-care is a cornerstone of Cuddle Party experience.
Cuddle Party is a formal, non-sexual event that offers
participants an opportunity to explore intimacy with like-minded others. In a
relaxed environment, that upholds personal boundaries and maintains a
professional atmosphere, at all times, one is encouraged to engage in
communication and touch, in a non-threatening, share-affirming environment.
Cuddle Party is a holistic, social environment, that
attracts fascinating people from all walks of life. It provides a special and
unique opportunity for connection, learning and growth. Come cuddle with us!
Afterwards, Peter will take you on a trek, an adventure
through movement and connection, both inward and outward as he takes us on a
journey that has destination stops at each element. Music is selected to take
you through each of the five elements.
We will begin in earth, starting out very grounded and
connected to the earth, moving slow and connected to our root chakra, then
speeding up a little bit as we move into the water element, asking people to be
more fluid in their movements as the music speeds up a bit. Then we will get
hot and chaotic as we move into fire, moving vigorously and shaking out all our
last bits of stagnate energy. Then we lighten up and move into the air element,
moving softly and lightly, and finally float into either getting super light
and finally into stillness. We have researched great music that represents each
element so people can dive deep into their elemental dance. And throughout the
dance we will be giving instruction and give people to chance to do partner
exercises with one another. Then we'll
give you some sets to do ecstatic dance.
Facilitators: Monique Darling, Cathy Vartuli and Peter
Petersen
Cost: $35/single; $60/couple
