THIS EVENT IS NOT FULL but monitored. Please read all of the below, then click on 'join wait list' 😊
A warm welcome to KEEP IN TOUCH, a brand new community group in the Bays, focused on connecting like-minded and heart-centered individuals on a deeper level through a variety of conscious or embodied activities.
This event: Healthy Touch
🤝 Why we need to 'keep in touch'
In modern life, nurturing human connection and physical touch can easily get neglected, or be missing altogether. They are however vital for our health and wellbeing! Feeling safe and connected is a deep and innate human need. It helps us to relax and feel good through the release of oxytocin, plus it regulates our nervous system by naturally switching from sympathetic to parasympathetic, just to name a few very important benefits!
Reference
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202404/touch-improves-our-mental-and-physical-health
✔✔ What this event is about
- An opportunity to safely enjoy platonic (strictly non-sexual!) human connection, like holding hands, gentle touch, hugs or cuddles.
- Full autonomy about who we will/won't interact with, and how.
- Very clear boundaries, and consent required in any given moment, without the need to justify. Of course you may leave at any point.
- An event for adults of all ages, races and genders.
❌ What this event is not about
- Therapeutic maybe, but this is not therapy.
- Not suitable for mentally unstable or severely traumatised.
- This is not a dating or hook-up event.
- Strictly no sexual advances or coercion!
❓What to expect on the evening
- Introductions.
- Overview of the practice.
- Safety, boundaries, consent and demonstrations.
- Invitation for gentle introductory partner exercises.
- Questions.
- Practice of choice, or rest and observe.
- Feedback, sharing & closing.
📆 When: Tuesday 6th of May
📍Where: Heart Of The Bays Community Centre (meet at front door), 2 Glen Rd, Browns Bay, https://maps.app.goo.gl/XnQNxX91e2uGcJn8A
🕖 Start: please arrive by 6.50pm for a 7.00pm start. No late entry sorry.
🕘 Finish: approx. 9pm
Attendance
- Please understand that spaces for this event are very limited due to its delicate nature, thank you.
-PLEASE CHECK BEFORE ATTENDING! If your name is still on the 'WAITING' list, please try again next time. If your name is on the 'GOING' list, see you there.
-IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE 'GOING' LIST, YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY SORRY!
- You can no longer attend? PLEASE remember to change your RSVP as early as possible! No-shows get low priority for future events.
Safety
- All participants must be on the 'GOING' list, no guests.
- Everyone is responsible for themselves and their belongings.
- Participants will jointly agree to create a Safe Space.
- Behavior deemed to be unsafe or inappropriate by the host may result in being asked to leave immediately.
- Sober event, no drugs or alcohol. No smoking or vaping in the building.
- Profiles with photos may get priority.
Hygiene
- Please arrive clean, and wash your hands upon arrival.
- No strong odours or scents please.
- Don't attend if you are unwell or contagious.
- IF THE HOSTS ARE UNWELL, THE EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED AND NO LONGER SHOW HERE. Please check here or your Meetup messages on the day.
Privacy
- Please respect each others privacy.
- No photos, videos or recordings.
- No sharing of personal information of others.
- Past events will be deleted to ensure the above.
✔ Please bring
- Blanket and cushion to sit or lay on.
- Water bottle.
- Comfortable clothing. No skirts please.
- Smiles, integrity and curiosity.
Koha
Our time is given freely.
We rely on your minimum $5 koha to cover venue hire and Meetup costs please, cash preferred.
Please give from the 🖤 what you can, thank you.
Agreement
By attending this event, you agree to all of the above.
Host: Cat (life coach & designer)
Assistant: Shane (massage therapist & coach)
We are looking forward to sharing an evening of healthy and nourishing connections with you 😊
(photo designed by freepik)
