Cuddle Sanctuary - Los Angeles

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuddle-sanctuary-social-tickets-873672486927

Cuddle Sanctuary Social is a workshop and social experience that invites people to be their authentic selves. Newcomers are amazed at how relaxed and safe they feel, given that boundaries are not just respected, but celebrated. By the end of this event, people comment that they feel blissed out, content, deeply relaxed, and connected.

What are the Health Guidelines?
Please skip this event if you're feeling "off" or may be contagious. You can cancel and get a refund or credit for a future event. Thanks in advance for taking care of our community!

If you haven't already done so, please fill out our Event Guidelines and Release Form ahead of the event. Might as well do it now! https://forms.gle/3FGKcb5XKAU4Erxq5

How Does It Work?
The event begins with a welcome circle, easy relaxation activities, communication exercises and a description of cuddle etiquette. It culminates in a voluntary “cuddle lab”. Touch is always consensual, and never a requirement to participate. At this workshop, you may experience an increased sense of well-being and belonging, a boost in compassion and playfulness, a decrease in blood pressure and a better night’s sleep. The event provides opportunities to meet new friends, connect with partners and pals in a soulful new way and be part of a warm, safe and huggable tribe. And you can leave at any time for any reason if it's not your cup of tea.

What's the Schedule?

1:45 Doors Open, Team Set Up, Get Settled
Note: Please be sure to give yourself time to park, arrive and join the opening activities. Doors close at 2:10pm.
2:10 Welcome Circle, Relaxation Exercises, Connection Activities, Cuddle Laboratory
4:40 Closing Circle

What Do I Wear?
Comfy clothes. Think soft, cozy pajamas, cotton tees, sweats, leggings. Tank tops and shorts are ok for warmer weather (and that is the minimum clothing requirement). Feel free to change clothes in the restroom when you arrive. Hygiene is important at cuddles – please be squeaky clean and minty fresh! Also, please come free of perfumes, body wash, colognes and cigarette smoke. Some of us have sensitive noses. Thanks!

What Are the Event Guidelines?
These guidelines are like the "etiquette of cuddling." We’ll go over them and answer any questions you may have during the workshop.
-There’s no touch required, and you can change your mind at any time.
-Respect your boundaries and the boundaries of others, ideally with enthusiasm.
-Keep any touch Rated G and use the Ask and Wait Method: If you want to touch someone, ask. Then wait for their answer!
-Respect the confidentiality of others attendees

Parking
Follow the underground ramp which will lead you to two levels of free underground parking. Walk to the center of the lot where you can take the stairs or ride up the elevator to the top floor.

How Much Does It Cost?
Super Early Bird: $45 (until May 4th or we run out of these tickets, whichever is sooner)
Early Bird: $55
Day of Event: $65

What if I Need to Cancel?
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the event for any reason and get a refund (less the fees that Eventbrite charges).
And if you’re not feeling well and concerned you may be contagious, we will refund you.

What Do I Bring?
Please bring your water bottle. We'll have water, fruit, tea and healthy snacks.
You are welcome to bring a pillow or blanket – cozy comforters or your favorite stuffed animal.
Feel free to bring a snack. (No alcohol, please.)

Intoxicants
Please arrive and remain sober throughout the event. You may find yourself getting a natural high on oxytocin – often called the Hug Hormone.

Getting Up and Down
Our event space is covered with cushions on the floor and most of our exercises are on these cushions. If you are concerned about your ability to get up and down from the floor, please contact me to discuss accommodation at Jean@CuddleSanctuary.com.

Who's Leading This Event?
I'm Jean Franzblau – AKA Cuddle Queen Jean , and I'm the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary which has hosted hundreds of cuddle events since 2014. I've studied facilitation with Cuddle Party and the Association of Talent Development. I've trained with Dr. Betty Martin who teaches the Wheel of Consent and appeared as a cuddle expert on Dr. Phil, BuzzFeed, Keeping Up the Kardashians, The Bachelorette and Rolling Stone. As far as schooling, I graduated cum laude from UCLA with a BA in Communications. I proudly give presentations to universities to teach students about boundaries and consent. You can find my writing in the Consent Guidebook. Find out more at CuddleSanctuary.com.

Learn more and apply: https://cuddlesanctuary.com/event-leader-3-day-intensive/

Hi, I’m Jean Franzblau, Founder of the Cuddle Sanctuary Event Leader Training Program. I teach people who want to bring more warmth and connection into the world how to expertly lead their own “touch positive” community events.

Your workshops changed my life.

I've heard these words from our passionate, die-hard participants. It’s incredibly gratifying to create an experience for people that delivers the human contact and sense of community they crave. I’ll be hand-selecting a limited number of students to learn the secret sauce of what makes Cuddle Sanctuary tick.

Participants will leave the program with the skills, experience and practice they need to lead their own cuddle workshops. There will also be a few slots available for students who want to take a deep dive into our Cuddle Sanctuary community yet don’t have a plan to lead workshops themselves.

This program will delight, challenge and change you.

When you put a group of human beings together who care as deeply about people and the world as the fans of Cuddle Sanctuary are, it creates a potent alchemy. When you add the experienced facilitation and world-class program design that I’ll be bringing you, you can expect fireworks. Besides the personal growth you’ll experience and the new friendships that will emerge, you’ll also have the confidence and certification to lead workshops that truly and deeply help people.
We’ve put on over a hundred events in Los Angeles and new people keep finding us monthly. Our BuzzFeed video received over ten millions views – clearly the message of healthy, human connection is hitting a chord in our touch-deprived culture.

And then the pandemic.

Social distancing – though uncomfortable and even painful for many – seems to have resulted in an awakening.
People understand now – more than ever – we need connection, we need kindness, and we need each other.

The world needs more cuddling!

With a Cuddle Sanctuary Event Leader Certificate, you have an opportunity to literally be the change you wish to see in the world. This thirty-hour program includes three days of hands-on classroom education. You’ll receive training documents including a workbook, audio file and workshop guide.There will be practice sessions, demonstrations, mini-lectures, one-on-one coaching and lively discussions. There will also be time to digest what you’re learning, socialize and if you’d like – cuddle!

**Payment plans, financial aid, and some partial racial equity scholarships are available.**

Learn more and apply to the course: https://cuddlesanctuary.com/event-leader-3-day-intensive/