Touch Practice Class
Explore touch in a safe, consensual space, discovering its benefits and how it can enhance our lives.
As human beings, we are wired to touch.
Touch can be healing. When given and received with love, compassion and in the boundaries of consent, it can help us form incredible bonds which are essential for cultivating true and meaningful relationships.
Touch connects us to others on a fundamental level. Touch is vital tool for nervous system regulation. It activates the vagus nerve, can bring a sense a safety to our bodies thus reducing stress. It increases our compassion for others. It can be totally absorbing and transformative if the right conditions are present. It can be one of life’s greatest joys.
Yet, quite often, it can be something that humans are hesitant or unsure about. As touch has been done to us well before we are verbal. According to Betty Martin’s book, The Art of Giving and Receiving, this early neurological wiring conditions us around what we feel is acceptable in touch and how sometimes we should just put up with it, either not wanting to offend the other or that there is something wrong with us. This early wiring can be undone. However it takes practice.
As Covid restrictions ease and we go back to our previous way of life, there seems to be an air of uncertainty around touch and its importance in forming connections seem to be somewhat forgotten. This is why the need for Touch Practice Classe has arisen - so we can reconnect with one of our fundamental human instincts.
Touch Practice Classes are a way we can bring more touch into our lives in a group setting. To create the safety of the group, elements of the Wheel of Consent® by Dr Betty Martin will be taught and practiced to encourage and welcome firm but loving boundaries. This will help to cultivate choice as well as present an opportunity for participants to notice, value and trust our wants and how to communicate them.
What will the class entail?
What will you need to bring?
Covid Protocols
As we are still in the midst of a pandemic, covid safety practices will be taken. Please refrain from coming if you have any covid related symptoms or been in contact with someone who has. Hands will be washed upon entry. You are also welcome to wear your mask during the session.
Consent Protocols
As this is a non-erotic space, no touching of genitals will be allowed during the sessions. Touch is only welcome on the agreed upon body parts. Touching outside of the agreement intentionally will mean that person will no longer be allowed to attend the workshops.
The next Touch Practice Classes will be held:
Cost: Earlybird price $40 until 5th of May - $45 afterwards
Location: The Father Bačinskas Lithuanian Cultural Association Inc
49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill QLD 4010
Date: Sunday 15th May 2022
Secure your spot!
As human beings, we are wired to touch.
Touch can be healing. When given and received with love, compassion and in the boundaries of consent, it can help us form incredible bonds which are essential for cultivating true and meaningful relationships.
Touch connects us to others on a fundamental level. Touch is vital tool for nervous system regulation. It activates the vagus nerve, can bring a sense a safety to our bodies thus reducing stress. It increases our compassion for others. It can be totally absorbing and transformative if the right conditions are present. It can be one of life’s greatest joys.
Yet, quite often, it can be something that humans are hesitant or unsure about. As touch has been done to us well before we are verbal. According to Betty Martin’s book, The Art of Giving and Receiving, this early neurological wiring conditions us around what we feel is acceptable in touch and how sometimes we should just put up with it, either not wanting to offend the other or that there is something wrong with us. This early wiring can be undone. However it takes practice.
As Covid restrictions ease and we go back to our previous way of life, there seems to be an air of uncertainty around touch and its importance in forming connections seem to be somewhat forgotten. This is why the need for Touch Practice Classe has arisen - so we can reconnect with one of our fundamental human instincts.
Touch Practice Classes are a way we can bring more touch into our lives in a group setting. To create the safety of the group, elements of the Wheel of Consent® by Dr Betty Martin will be taught and practiced to encourage and welcome firm but loving boundaries. This will help to cultivate choice as well as present an opportunity for participants to notice, value and trust our wants and how to communicate them.
What will the class entail?
- Developing connection to the group
- Consent skill building
- Learning and practicing touch skills
- Group touch experiences
What will you need to bring?
- Water bottle
- Pillow for knees
- Mat (yoga or otherwise)
- Comfortable clothing
Covid Protocols
As we are still in the midst of a pandemic, covid safety practices will be taken. Please refrain from coming if you have any covid related symptoms or been in contact with someone who has. Hands will be washed upon entry. You are also welcome to wear your mask during the session.
Consent Protocols
As this is a non-erotic space, no touching of genitals will be allowed during the sessions. Touch is only welcome on the agreed upon body parts. Touching outside of the agreement intentionally will mean that person will no longer be allowed to attend the workshops.
The next Touch Practice Classes will be held:
Cost: Earlybird price $40 until 5th of May - $45 afterwards
Location: The Father Bačinskas Lithuanian Cultural Association Inc
49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill QLD 4010
Date: Sunday 15th May 2022
Secure your spot!
