Consensual Confidence - 3 hour workshop, social event PLUS Laughter Yoga! :)

December meet up - combining some fun Laughter Yoga with our Consensual Confidence event! This is going to be good, we'll start with Laughter Yoga to help us all feel at ease and happy and relaxed and then we'll move in to the Consensual Confidence piece. :)

To begin, a little about Laughter Yoga!

What is Laughter Yoga?
Laughter yoga is a fun and unique movement and connection experience. Everyone can laugh for no reason without relying on jokes or comedy. Combining gentle breathwork, movement, sound and lot’s of laughter and childlike playfulness. It’s an excellent way to release stress, calm anxiety and lift depression. It strengthens our bodies, our immune system and promotes positive feelings of joy within the mind and body. Laughing together within a group setting helps to break down any social barriers or shyness that we may have, thus creating deeper connections with each other.

How does it work?
Laughter yoga works on the scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between real or simulated laughter when done with an open mind and willingness. Your body naturally starts to release endorphins and feel good hormones. As laughter yoga is within a group setting your laughter will begin to flow naturally into heartfelt laughter. Increasing your overflow of energy and oxygen in the body and brain, so that you will feel happier, lighter, brighter and more connected.

Looking forward to Deborah facilitating this for us, feel like it's going to be great craic and a great addition to our December get together! :)

Then the Consensual Confidence piece! This is both a workshop and social event where you can meet new friends, connect with partners and pals and be part of a caring consent focused community. The evening starts with a short fun workshop on boundaries, consent, and communication. This is followed by a couple of hours where you choose how you would like to practice, enjoy, and explore platonic (non-sexual) and nurturing touch and communicative experiences with your fellow attendees. Think hugs, back rubs, spooning or connecting whilst listening or being listened to. How you choose to participate is up to you, including no touch at all!
This is a space to truly unwind, learn some new approaches to consensual connecting, take time for yourself and feel good.

Hi, I'm Gráinne Carr, a Life and Business Coach, Trainer and Consent Educator. I facilitate a variety of consent focused workshops and deliver talks and trainings to individuals, groups, and organisations. I’m a Wheel of Consent Facilitator and one of only two qualified facilitators in this type of non-sexual consensual touch inclusive workshop in Ireland.
At this event I will lead you and the other guests through an orientation where we’ll go over and agree to the simple rules that make the experience of connecting with others fun, safe, and easy. Then you’ll have plenty of time to relax, chat, practice creating consensual connection or just hang out with a lovely group of people. People come to this event for lots of different reasons. Some people are already comfortable with touch and want to be in a place where boundaries are respected, so they can relax. Some aren’t even sure they want any touch at all but come to explore some communication skills. Some are just curious to know what it is all about!
Benefits may include:
· an increased sense of well-being and belonging, · a boost in compassion and playfulness, · a decrease in blood pressure and afterwards, a better night's sleep.
Nurturing-consensual touch and communication is good for our physiological and emotional health, and we all benefit from quality connections with other people. Whatever your reasons, this is a great playground for discovery and enjoyment. Hope to see you there!

Tickets for this 3. 5 hour event are €30 plus eventbrite fee payable online, €15-€20 contribution for unwaged/student.
Unwaged/Student - Please contact the organiser to secure your place. :)

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/745548996117?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spaces at this event are limited so to secure your place please purchase your ticket in advance.
Accessibility - unfortunately this event space is not accessible for wheelchair users

Duration: 3.5 hours
SCHEDULE: 6:20PM Registration begins. Note: doors close at 6:35pm. (Please be sure to leave yourself lots of time to arrive so you won't be on the wrong side of the door as we will be starting workshop promptly. No refunds for latecomers.)
6:30PM Opening circle, communication, consent and boundaries discussion and exercises, followed by practice and consensual connection
10:00PM Closing circle / Fond Farewells
This is a sober event – alcohol and drug free