Cuddles are great for us because they help our bodies release Oxytocin, Dopamine, Serotonin and Endorphins, which have a very positive effect on a person’s mood and help to restore the sense of physical well-being. But they are also just deeply relaxing and enjoyable. It’s also a way to create a connection with people you might not have met before.
The next Cuddle Workshop will be held on the 29th of April .
Please note this workshop will be held in French. I used to hold bilingual workshops in the past, but it was not really working as people have to be able to talk together. Therefore, it will happen in French, but being fluent myself, I can translate SOME explainations, some concepts in English. But you have to be capable to have at least an easy conversation. If you do, you are absolutely welcome, and we will be happy to have you!
A Cuddle Workshop is a very specific concept, devided in several parts :
It’s very cool for beginners too, thanks to the definition of the concept. We first do exercises together in a very calm and quiet (almost silent) environment to break the ice and get to know each other/ be more confident.
During the entire workshop you will always be free to participate or not. I will always do my best to empower you to say “no”, if “no” is the best answer for you. Nothing is forced or mandatory, and nobody will judge you. Participate as much as you like. I’ll be facilitating the workshop, and will be taking care of every participant, and making sure you feel safe and at ease.
Important: LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after 1PM, and this to guarantee the safest space possible. Once we have started I’ll explain the rules and you will not be able to join anymore. Tickets will not be refunded, nor shitfed to another date.
A Cuddle Workshop is a very specific concept, devided in several parts :
It’s very cool for beginners too, thanks to the definition of the concept. We first do exercises together in a very calm and quiet (almost silent) environment to break the ice and get to know each other/ be more confident.
During the entire workshop you will always be free to participate or not. I will always do my best to empower you to say “no”, if “no” is the best answer for you. Nothing is forced or mandatory, and nobody will judge you. Participate as much as you like. I’ll be facilitating the workshop, and will be taking care of every participant, and making sure you feel safe and at ease.
Important: LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after 1PM, and this to guarantee the safest space possible. Once we have started I’ll explain the rules and you will not be able to join anymore. Tickets will not be refunded, nor shitfed to another date.
Consent is a key in platonic touch practices, which means you will always have to ask for consent before touching anyone in any way.
You never have to touch or to accept touch if you don’t want to! I’ll do my best to empower you in that direction!
Clothes stay on during the entire event and sexual touch/intent is NOT allowed. Hands stay outside of clothes all the time.
Things you should bring:
Your nice, caring, cuddly and respectful body and soul.
Some clean clothes to put on when you arrive in the venue. Please try to wear a minimum of a pair of shorts and a t-shirt that doesn’t show too much cleavage. I hate writing that, but it -sadly- helps prevent problems…
Your favorite pillow, stuffed animal, yoga mat; Everything that makes you feel comfy and warm… <3
Things I provide:
A cool and unique venue
Mattresses
A “cuddle-free” room/corner
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Tap water
Things you should bring:
Your nice, caring, cuddly and respectful body and soul.
Some clean clothes to put on when you arrive in the venue. Please try to wear a minimum of a pair of shorts and a t-shirt that doesn’t show too much cleavage. I hate writing that, but it -sadly- helps prevent problems…
Your favorite pillow, stuffed animal, yoga mat; Everything that makes you feel comfy and warm… <3
Things I provide:
A cool and unique venue
Mattresses
A “cuddle-free” room/corner
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Tap water
Please be careful, these events tend to fill up very quickly!
It depends on your means. I’m trying to make my practice accessible, while also being fair and covering my expenses. The “standard” rate is €50 for a 3-hour workshop in this context.
But check the next page, because there are several pricing options, including:
a social (reduced) rate if you can’t afford the full price,
a solidarity rate, which is a bit higher and helps support the initiative if you can afford it,
and a special rate if you come as a duo! 🧡
Everybody is welcome! As long as you are over 18y.o and you want to discover something with a kind and open mind, come and join us!
This being said, as the facilitator, its my duty to do my best to make it the safest space possible. I will therefore refuse access to anyone that I feel people might not feel safe with, or with whom I’ve already had problems, may they be professional or personal.
Any refusal will never be discriminatory of ethnicity, religion, age (as long as minimum 18y.o) or handicap*.
The rate is exceptionally €40 (instead of €50) for 3 hours of this workshop happening at my place in Schaerbeek. However, check the next page, as there are several rates, including a social (reduced) rate and a special rate if you come with someone!
Everybody is welcome! As long as you are over 18y.o and you want to discover something with a kind and open mind, come and join us!
This being said, as the facilitator, its my duty to do my best to make it the safest space possible. I will therefore refuse access to anyone that I feel people might not feel safe with, or with whom I’ve already had problems, may they be professional or personal.
Any refusal will never be discriminatory of ethnicity, religion, age (as long as minimum 18y.o) or handicap*.
*: Regarding handicaps: the venue may change every time, and there might be a few steps to go up. Regarding mental disabilities, every participant has to be fully able to understand the concepts of consent, boundaries, to respect them to the letter, and to be able to express they verbally.
This event is open to all.
The only thing we ask you is to make sure you haven’t experienced any symptoms of Covid, Flu, or Cold during the 7 days prior to the event, and that you haven’t been in contact with anyone having those symptoms.
This may be modified if the situation deteriorates.
The venue is likely to change often untill i find the perfect one. It will always be: In Brussels, and accessible via public transport and car.
I love introducing you to new places, so we often change settings. This month, we’re heading to CoworkingAlice, where I’ve currently set up my desk for office work.
CoworkingAlice is a beautiful space, somewhere between nature and city vibes. It’s a former industrial site, tastefully renovated and now run by the very architects who transformed it!
Enter through the carriage entrance at 60 Grande rue au bois, and discover this lovely, calm, cool, and poetic place.
Accessibility: Almost fully on one level – just a 10cm step. Comfortable toilets, though not adapted for wheelchair users.
If you have specific needs (insecurities, accessibility,…) feel free to let me know by mail at bonjour@calinobxl.com and we’ll discuss what I can do to help you feel at ease.
We have room for 15 participants + me, Madline, the facilitator.
17h30-18h00. Arrivals. Changing into your cuddle clothes and mingling.
18h SHARP. Opening the circle of trust, explaining the rules and guidelines for the event, sharing our boundaries and wishes.
To create a true safe and secure place, the opening circle will start at 18h sharp, and latecomers will not be accepted. Sorry if this feels “harsh”, but I want everyone to feel at ease and be on the same page.
Then: Cuddle workshop. We will start with a few « exercises/games », then free cuddling.
Around 20h45: Closing circle. The Cuddle Workshop event will be finished. Unless if you really have a problem and have to go, please try to stay until the end of the closing circle.
If you have any question or request, feel free to email me at bonjour@calinobxl.com.
Im looking forward to meeting you, and sharing this amazing experience with you!
Il arrive qu’on se sente seul, en manque de contact ou ayant une mauvaise confiance en soi… Ces moments de vie sont difficiles, et parfois vous ne voyez pas de solution. Vous ne savez pas vers qui vous tourner…
Le manque de contact physique peut avoir des répercussions directes sur notre santé, qu’elle soit mentale ou physique. Il survient quand nous en recevons moins que ce dont nous avons besoin ou envie. Et pourtant le contact physique est essentiel pour notre bien-être, qu’il soit mental ou physique.
Quel joli surnom nom cette hormone s’est-elle vu attribuer ! Nous lui prêtons bien des vertus, mais qu’en est-il vraiment ? Regardons ça de plus près.
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