What we’re about
A series of workshops for Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer men exploring the healing, empowering and nourishing effects of heart-centred, conscious touch. Some workshops will focus on different types of hugs and cuddles, others will be more shiatsu-massage based.
See individual upcoming events for more detail.
You don't have to bring a partner.
You will remain fully clothed so please wear warm, loose, comfortable clothing.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- TRE® (tension and trauma release exercises) with Andy19 Greek St, London£12.00
TRE® is a set of simple, safe exercises that enable the body to access and release deep tension, stress and trauma patterns from the body.
The exercises safely activate the natural and innate reflex of vibrating/tremoring/shaking in the muscles to release tension and calm the nervous system.
When this movement happens in a safe and controlled environment, the body can find its way back into balance.
TRE®’s muscle vibrations and shakes generally feel pleasurable and soothing. After doing TRE®, many people report feelings of peace and well-being.
TRE® is a self-help tool that can be used as needed throughout life, continuously supporting and promoting health and wellbeing.
Please bring a rolled up towel and bottle of water.
Please note this is a ticketed event and is available to gay, bi, queer men and their friends.
Andy Butterfield has been working with the body in the support of his clients health and wellbeing for over 15 years. His tools include shiatsu, meditation, reiki, yoga, tantra, somatic movement therapy and trauma coaching and recovery.More information is available at http://andybutterfield.com
- Essensual Tantra Yoga - working in pairs + threes19 Greek St, London£20.00
In this two hour class designed for working in pairs and threes, Andy offers a mindful, consent-oriented class, rich with opportunities to connect to others in partner yoga, shiatsu massage, breathwork, and sensual (but not sexual) touch and massage. You don't need to bring a partner, you will be partnered up with people in the class.
***This class takes place on the first and last class of each month; the other Wednesday classes in the month include partner work and a solo yin yang yoga practice. ***
It will help if you have had some experience of yoga but the class is open to all levels.
Some spare mats are available but please bring your own if possible. A towel and bottle of water is also a good idea. Please don't arrive before 6.40pm and late arrivals (from 7pm) regretfully cannot be admitted. You must book in advance via this link:
A reduced price is available for an assistant ticket. See booking for details.
Classes usually sell out so please book by Tuesday to avoid the waiting list. The RSVP list here on Meetup does not accurately reflect attendance. - The Cuddle Exchange19 Greek St, London£25.00
Heart-centred, kind and respectful touch blesses both the receiver and giver. The nervous system relaxes, the breath deepens, the heart rate slows and we feel connected, calm and quiet.
Many of us can feel deprived of physical contact and touch and yet it is so vital to our wellbeing and happiness. Even if we have a lot of sex, a sensual element to it can be missing; that sweetness of just being held.
In this clothed workshop, we will work together to create a safe space that meets people’s varying need for physical contact with others. No experience necessary. Please book your place in advance.
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/7594/the-cuddle-exchange
The session will involve movement, mindful awareness, shared touch and massage and partner and small group exercises. You will remain clothed and each person will get to determine their own boundaries and preferences during the workshop.
Join us and inhabit your body more fully, relaxing into it with deeper compassion, appreciation and contentment.
ANDY is a Tantra Yoga teacher and somatic therapist and has been facilitating spaces for gay, bi and queer men to connect from the heart for 5 years. He holds classes and private sessions in London and Brighton and runs several wellbeing retreats for men during the year.
- The Cuddle Exchange19 Greek St, London£25.00
Heart-centred, kind and respectful touch blesses both the receiver and giver. The nervous system relaxes, the breath deepens, the heart rate slows and we feel connected, calm and quiet.
Many of us can feel deprived of physical contact and touch and yet it is so vital to our wellbeing and happiness. Even if we have a lot of sex, a sensual element to it can be missing; that sweetness of just being held.
In this clothed workshop, we will work together to create a safe space that meets people’s varying need for physical contact with others. No experience necessary. Please book your place in advance.
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/7594/the-cuddle-exchange
The session will involve movement, mindful awareness, shared touch and massage and partner and small group exercises. You will remain clothed and each person will get to determine their own boundaries and preferences during the workshop.
Join us and inhabit your body more fully, relaxing into it with deeper compassion, appreciation and contentment.
ANDY is a Tantra Yoga teacher and somatic therapist and has been facilitating spaces for gay, bi and queer men to connect from the heart for 5 years. He holds classes and private sessions in London and Brighton and runs several wellbeing retreats for men during the year.