External registration is required. HERE

Event Details

Welcome to the Celebratory Boundaries and Platonic Cuddle Workshop! A space where people come to relax in a welcoming environment and get safe and experiential practice with boundaries. This occurs through exercises, paired practice, and facilitated time for self-discovery. (Giving, receiving, and negotiating touch in a way that supports feeling connected and whole.)

This event is a guided social experience that includes a welcome circle, relaxation/grounding activities, boundary-setting exercises, the care-celebration model of consent, and touch etiquette.

Our container-building exercises end with the "cuddle laboratory." Open social time for relaxation, touch and self-discovery.

Touch is available, AND never a requirement, always consensual, and always platonic/G-rated.

I believe you'll experience an increased sense of well-being, belonging, and playfulness. Setting boundaries and/or cuddling, we do a lot of good.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Hello, my name is Zap! I am Cuddle Sanctuary Event Leadership Certified and I regularly attend cuddle classes outside of the ones I facilitate. I facilitate and attend for the boundary practice and the hugs. I truly believe both boundaries and hugs are like water, I need more daily.

I facilitate events to share the healing power of using words to ask for what we want and decline that which we do not. As well as to share the non-physical and physical connection that makes life worth living.

I am a Black, asexual, and genderqueer 🏳️‍⚧️ individual. I am an African person who feels passionate thinking about making sensitive workshops available for indigenous, asexual, POC, disabled, low-income, neurodivergent, and/or genderqueer folx.

TIME AND LOCATION:

2:30 PM Sunday, June 11th 2023

8040 W. Manchester Ave, Playa Del Rey CA

Above is the address of the apartment complex. I will send out the Unit # individually to those who have registered.

TICKETING

$40 First come first serve! Spots will fill up fast as my home is small! Registration is required. Y'all can do so on the next page of this form.

Venmo @Zap-Thornton with a hug emoji. Zelle (775)7411489 with a hug emoji.

If $40 poses a barrier to attending contact me about a payment plan or other option.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A COVID-19 rapid test taken and sent the morning before the event. Please email or text your photo before NOON. Pictures of your test can be emailed to zaboski.thornton@gmail.com or texted to me at (775)741-1489. Please send me your name with your test. If you feel symptoms, please stay home!

If you are going to call me for any reason please text me your name and that you are participating in the cuddle. If I do not know who you are I will likely miss your call or not call you back.

SCHEDULE

2:30 PM DOORS OPEN

2:50 PM DOORS CLOSE (Leave early people, please don't make me close the doors on you. I've done it before and I'll do it again.)

3:00 PM Introductions, relaxation activities, communication exercises, cuddle laboratory.

6:00 PM Closing Circle

6:30 PM EVENT ENDS

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CHILDREN/MINORS

Cuddle workshops are kid friendly and the lessons on boundary setting are incredibly valuable. My facilitations are open to the children of adults who have attended at least one of my events before. Said adult/guardian must be present. If you wish to bring your children please register for yourself and then contact me through the email above for next steps.

ATTENDANCE / WHAT TO WEAR

Please come freshly showered and clean, free of perfumes and smoke.Dress in clothes that are comfortable, cotton t-shirts, sweatpants, and leggings are all welcome.

A full-length tank top and knee-length shorts is the minimum amount of clothing admittable.

GUIDELINES

These guidelines are like the “etiquette of touch." We’ll go over all of them and answer any questions you have during the event. Here are some important ones:

· There is touch opportunity AND there is no touch required.

· You are encouraged to change your mind at any time.

· Respect boundaries with enthusiasm! (And we will practice this!)

· Keep all touch Rated G and conversation at PG. At all times this event is kid-friendly.

· Ask and Wait - if you want to touch someone, ask. Then, wait for the answer.

· Keep attendance confidential (unless given permission).

Practice activities for these guidelines and more ensure that the guidelines are felt and embodied before the opportunity for touch or no-touch cuddling begins.

WHAT TO BRING?

· You are welcome to bring a pillow, blanket, and or yoga mat to contribute to the padding on the floor.

· You are also welcome to bring a healthy snack or drink to share. There will be an area for snacking and contributions are appreciated! (No alcohol please.)

INTOXICANTS

Please arrive and remain sober throughout the event.

If you feel safe enough to cuddle you may find yourself getting a natural high on oxytocin. Plan a relaxing Sunday if possible.

External registration is required. HERE