💞 Sensual Playful Speeddating 💞 – 16.03.2023
This playful workshop is a fun way to experiment and explore desires, set boundaries, play with the qualities of touch, and find ways how to communicate nonverbally with elements of the wheel of consent – giving, taking, receiving, allowing.
 
When:
16.03 – 6:30 pm till 8 pm
 
🎉 Where: Seminarraum, Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien
 
✨Structure of the Workshop✨
18:15 Check in & Soft Arrival
18:30 Opening Circle
Workshop Agreements 3 C s – Consent, Care, & Confidentiality
18:35 Space Close & Connection Games Start 
20:00 Workshop end
 
💫 Price:
Free Donation ( in the Range of 10 – 60 euro everything is welcome ) 
You can check out our Sliding Scale .
Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 We strive for a Solidarity economy 🍃 So if you don’t have any money for workshops write us an email.

For more Information and the Application visit our website www.loslassen.org/workshop
 
Workshop Facilitator – Janina Vivianne
www.janinavivianne.com/Bio
 
🧬Covid Protocol: Please make a test before coming (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or 24h Antigen Test) we will check them at the entrance.
🍃Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.
In the sign up form asks for your access needs, in order to support your journey.
 
✨ Inclusivity: We will wear name tags and use gender neutral language. We aim to be a hetero-friendly space while we prioritize the needs of marginalized people.
 
💌 Please get in touch if you have any feedback, advice or concerns about inclusivity via email or social media. 
 
 
Fill out the application form to apply to join the workshop(s).
 
👩‍🦽 About the Space:
The Sargfabrik is a cultural center and housing project which rents us their Seminarraum. We love the space as it is neutral (not owned by anyone specific) and fully wheelchair accessible. It has a kitchen, a shower and is very open towards body & s+ workshops.
 
💕About the Loslassen Association:
We co-create immersive, consent-based and well-conceived art & community experiences like the Festival of Sensations and the Parallel Universe. Our workshops on Selflove, Intimácy, and Consent aim to inspire a more consensual and vulnerable connection to ourself and others.
Thanks for the Feedback to represent all Geni tals – if you have feedback you can fill out a form linked in my Bio or write me a PM
 
⛲️ Feedback is very appreciated.
 
💞 Embodied Selflove 💞 – 16.03.2023
What better way to end the day than with some embodied self-love?
In this workshop, we’ll create a facilitated space that brings us into our body in a conscious way, to then develop into a personal self-focused practice yet shared experience of self-pleasure. We’ll break down and expand the concept of what self-love can be – be it soft sensual caressing or vigorous masturbation 😉 As you want 💫
 
🍭This Workshop is for poeple with all king of bodies, age, genders & sexual orientations. No partner required.  You will only touch yourself. 
 
 It can happen as naked or clothed as you want. You can cover yourself and close your eyes to be even more with yourself. You will be invited touch yourself, to take the time to explore your Body, to give your body the touch and the love it craves. This Workshop does not teach any techniques but opens up an intentional space to explore yourself and give yourself the touch and love you deserve.
When:
16.03 –  8:30 – 10 pm
 
🎉 Where: Seminarraum, Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien
 
✨Structure of the Workshop✨
20:00 Check in & Soft Arrival
20:30 Opening Circle
Workshop Agreements 3 C s – Consent, Care, & Confidentiality
20:35 Space Close- Come into your Body – Shake, Breath, Dance & the Selflove Practice – touch yourself where ever you want
21:45 Closing Circle & Aftercare 
22:00 Workshop end
till 22:30 – Optional Cuddle Puddle 
 
Fill out the application form to apply to join the workshop(s).
 
💫 Price:
Update: Free donation
Sustaining tickets 15 – 30 €
Full Cost ticket 30 – 50 €
Supporter ticket 50 – 90 € 

To find out which tier to choose check out our Sliding Scale.

Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 Please write an email if the sustaining ticket is not affordable to you 💫 We strive for Solidarity economy 🍃

Where: Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

🧬 Covid: Please make a test before coming (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or 24h Antigen Test) we will check them at the entrance.
⚓ Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.
In the sign up form asks for your access needs, in order to support your journey.
✨ Inclusivity: All bodies and abilities welcome. Our event is genderqueer focused, open for all (non)sexual orientations. We will wear name tags and use gender neutral language. We aim to be a hetero-friendly space while we prioritize the needs of marginalized people.
💌 Please get in touch if you have any feedback, advice or concerns about inclusivity via email or social media.
🥰 What exactly happens at the Selflove workshop?
 
We start with an opening circle, we shake our bodies and we dance in whatever way feels comfortable to two songs to arrive in our bodies. You are invited to create your own little self-pleasure nest/ place and if it attracts you, you can choose some toys or objects to explore sensations. Music plays, and I guide you through this self-love ritual for 45 minutes. We end it by integrating in stillness, followed with a closing circle.
You can touch every part of your body, including your genltals. I encourage you to dive deep into playfulness, sensuálity and pleasúre.
You can have your eyes open or closed, and be as dressed or undressed as you like. There’s also the option to cover yourself with a blanket. There is the possibility to try out new toys ( which I bring from my personal collection ) or bring your own.
🔸 One beautiful Testimonial I got about this Workshop:
“Thinking I knew everything I could know about touching myself, I attended the Self Love workshop with Janina. Her careful holding of the space and constant encouragement to explore the unexplored, led me to a breakthrough in my own understanding of my body – allowing me to run along the edge of orgasm for longer than I thought was possible. Not only did this enhance my own pleasure, but also immediately added to the richness of sex with my partner. I am so grateful I took the risk to attend!” — M, Selfove Workshop 2022
 
🧚‍♀️About Janina Vivianne:
My Name is Janina Vivianne(she /her), and I am a Sx-educator and Workshop facilitator since 2018. I have been passionate about Sxuality my whole life, and pleasuring myself was always a daily ritual. In my own experience being able to f*ck myself made me a less dependent and more empowered human being.
Since 2019 I created these selflove spaces on festivals and got so many requests to make this a more regular accessible experience. For 2023, the Selflove Workshop will be monthly at Sarfabrik in Vienna. I use gender-neutral language and aim to create a braver / safer Space prioritizing the needs of intersectionality marginalized people. All my Workshops have a sliding scale and are fully wheelchair accessible.
 
The Parallel Universe  – Intimacy Oasis

Opens its doors on March 26 at the Sargfabrik in Vienna. 

We are pleased to announce a special edition of Parallel Universe where we focus on creating an oasis of connection. Join us for a day of sensuality and intimacy where we come together to celebrate ourselves and each other.

For one day, we create a parallel universe where almost everything is possible.

Become a burlesque queen, a clown or even a unicorn

Talk to other open-minded human beings, play or simply relax.

You may even rediscover your inner child!

This is what our adult playground has to offer:

Playfight arena

Music for dancing

S+ space

Bar with aphrodisiacs, juices, coffee, tea & snacks

For playful ones

Costume Corner

Photo corner (in the lobby, where mobile phones are allowed)

For the artists

Bodypainting/body images area

Crafting/art space

For the relaxed ones

Massage area

Cuddlespace

 

Price

Full day 12 pm – 10 pm

Regular: 80-120€

Supporter: 120-200€

Low income: 40-80€

 

Single Slot (=3 hrs)

Regular: 50-80€

Supporter: 80-120€

Low income: 25-50€

 

The price includes tea, coffee & snacks, as well as facilitation, all program points & supplies.

 

Helper: 15-50€

2-3 hrs of welcoming people at the door and support setting up and tiring down

 

More about the Parallel Universe special edition: 

The Oasis is made up of different experiential spaces where there are defined areas for dancing, playfighting, cuddling and intimacy, but also for reflection, sharing and creative expression.

At 7pm, there will be a featured performance followed by an Ecstatic Dance Set.

Throughout the day there will be three moments where we let people in and then we will gather for a welcoming circle. During the welcome circle you will have the opportunity to share your name, pronouns and what you would like to try, receive and give.

To enter the oasis, please come at one of the following admission times:

Welcoming 1: 12:00-12:15h

Welcoming 2: 15:00-15:15h

Welcoming 3: 18:00-18:15h

It is up to you whether you want to experience the whole day or just a part of it. 

The event ends at 10 pm.

More information & Application here: https://forms.gle/mFGrMjv64k6BYfjP6 

What is the Parallel Universe?

The Parallel Universe is a s3x and body-positive space to dream and explore. It invites us to slowly merge into our desires, dreams and longings. The Parallel Universe is a co-created, immersive, consent-based, art & community experience.

Guest policy

In order to create an intimate and safer space we want to know or get to know everyone who is attending the parallel universe. Due to increasing demand we can not invite everyone who applies.

SafeR, sane and consensual is a must! Respect boundaries. The Parallel Universe is a S+ space where we can feel at home and share openly about our desires and longings.

Sober Into The Unknown – The Parallel Universe is a sober event – we ask you to abstain from any mind-altering substances such as drugs or alcohol. It is important to create a safer space to explore desires, dreams and boundaries with a clear mind. Let’s get high on our body’s endorphins!

We are open to people of all s*xes & genders, orientations & backgrounds, living in any form of relationship and any form of physical feature – Let’s celebrate diversity

  We will wear name tags and use gender neutral language. We aim to be a hetero-friendly space while we prioritize the needs of marginalized people.

Covid Protocol: Please make a test before coming or at the Door (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or Antigen Test at the Location )

Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.

In the sign up form asks for your access needs, in order to support your journey.

 

More Infos & the Registration on theparalleluniverse.org/ or the Form https://forms.gle/mFGrMjv64k6BYfjP6

Much love,

Lian, Marek & Janina Vivianne

Please get in touch if you have any feedback, advice or concerns about inclusivity via email or social media.

 
 
I was curious about exploring new Sensations that give me pleasure but I found so much more! The Workshop gave me such proud and powerful Feelings and encouraged me to accept and love myself so that I can make myself Happy and don’t need to be dependent on others. By this, I am gifted with awesome, powerful, game-changing tools to fight loneliness. 

Testimonial – Selflove Workshop 2022

Janina created and held a beautiful space for us, where equally lustful and deeply loving connections could flourish. I am living polyamorously for a few years now, but I was never able to delve into such an infinite pool of pleasure. The space enabled a life-changing experience for me. Thank you.
by M.

Testimonial – The 4 Element Sensual Orgy

 

I thought you were an amazing facilitator and I was absolutely amazed by how you managed the space and made me feel very comfortable. This was my first orgy and I was a bit hesitant at the beginning but your introduction and the slowly build-up exercises were really helpful and made me much more confident. I loved the concept of the four elements and I think it made a great introduction exercise to build op the connection people had. I also loved how you addresses saf(er) sex because this is something I find difficult to address and you made me feel at ease with addressing this with my partners. A lot of love and appreciation for the workshop.

by R.


Testimonial – The 4 Element Sensual Orgy

 

Janina is serious and playful at the same time so that I felt really safe to explore new interests, rely on my own boundaries and being playful, curious and open about Things I have never thought of before.
I Had beautiful Moments with strangers and the Parallel Universe encouraged me to be Brave and ask for what I want in a safe environment but most Game-Changing Moments were not the sexy, Juicy, playful experiences but the reflecting on myself, the learning and personality Growth that I gained through Janina’s Work.
Truly Game-Changing – Not only for your sex life but so much more.

Testimonial – Summer 2022

Past Workshops:

Intimacy Exploration Lab – 19.02.22 

Let’s tap into a soft & consensual connection. We’ll meet each other, without judgment, and slowly explore the qualities of touch & ways of experiencing pleasure in a held & open space. Let’s try to turn down the volume of our rational minds and explore a world of sensuality where new doors might open up to deeper authentic encounters where more fulfilling touch is possible.

My intention is to co-create with you a soft and sensual space where we can connect to our bodies, feelings and desires and explore this with others. 

The Space will have several stations of exploration that invite you to play with different qualities of touch & connection. (sensation play, self-touch, cuddles, blind touch, authentic relating, playfight, pain & plea sure, massage, toy try out area, etc… )

 
Time: 5 hours
 
Fill out the application form to apply to join the workshop(s).
 
✨Structure of the Workshop✨
17:00 Check in & Soft Arrival
17:30 Workshop Agreements the 3 C s – Consent, Care, & Confidentiality
17:35 Space Close – Opening, Sharing Circle & Connection Games
18:30 Intimacy explorations stations opening
21:30 Closing Circle & Aftercare
22:00 Lastest Workshop end
Price:
Sustaining tickets 40 – 60 €

Full Cost ticket 60-100€
Supporter ticket 100-150€ 

 

To find out which tier to choose check out our Sliding Scale.

Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 Please write an email if the sustaining ticket is not affordable to you 💫 We strive for Solidarity economy 🍃

Where: Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

🧬 Covid: Please make a test before coming (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or 24h Antigen Test) we will check them at the entrance.
⚓ Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.
In the sign up form asks for your access needs, in order to support your journey.
✨ Inclusivity: All bodies and abilities welcome. Our event is genderqueer focused, open for all (non)sexual orientations. We will wear name tags and use gender neutral language. We aim to be a hetero-friendly space while we prioritize the needs of marginalized people.
💌 Please get in touch if you have any feedback, advice or concerns about inclusivity via email or social media.

We all need to be able to talk about consent and how to build consent culture. Most of us have learned that ‘no means no’ and ‘yes means yes’, but consent goes way beyond that. Join us for a conversation about the basics of consent, so you can start to practice consent more in your daily life. Participation is very encouraged and your own questions are centered, whether they’re about a first hug, a new relationship, a workplace, or sex.

Time:

10:30 Arrival & Covid check

11:00 – 12:30 Consent Basics Workshop

Coast:

Free – donations welcome, signing up is not required 

🧬 Covid: Please make a test before coming (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or 24h Antigen Test) we will check them at the entrance.
⚓ Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.

 

About the Consent Academy:

The Consent Academy is an educational collective based out of Seattle, WA with volunteers all over the world. Our mission is to teach consent in all of its complexity, and potential. With over 60 years of education experience collectively, our approach incorporates disciplines of psychology, sociology, public health, psychotherapy, and personal coaching to create a systemic view of how consent impacts everyone, from the bedroom to the boardroom. We believe consent is part of everyday life and its practice builds stronger, safer, and more connected communities. 

For more information, visit us at www.consent.academy

 

EN:
Your fingers are amazing instruments always at your disposal, have you ever thought of using them to give pain to someone? And of doing so for good reasons? Come and learn why and how pain can be a wonderful instrument in exploring connections and deep, rich sensations.

Languages: English & German

Location: Sargfabrik
Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

Time: Workshop 13h30-16h30
Arrivals from 13h15, 1 short break

Participants: max 30
Bookings: per email (info@pleasure-catalysts.com), payment instructions will follow.

Pricing:
Standard fee 40€
Sozialtarif 27€

What to bring: water bottle, comfy clothes, lungi or towel, notepad

More about it: A hands-on exploration of pain as a functional element in massages and other types of bodywork; Pain as a chosen medium to bring about specific sensations or reactions leading to pleasure, deep relaxation, or emotional release. The workshop explores several techniques, safe and vulnerable zones, pressure points, ideation and implementation of a session including negotiation and consent. All steps are accompanied by the possibility to practice on other workshop participants through short exercises.

DE:
Ihre Finger sind erstaunliche Instrumente, die Ihnen immer zur Verfügung stehen. Haben Sie jemals daran gedacht, sie zu benutzen, um jemandem Schmerzen zuzufügen? Und das auch noch aus guten Gründen? Komm und lerne, warum und wie Schmerz ein wunderbares Instrument sein kann, um Verbindungen und tiefe, reiche Empfindungen zu erforschen.

Sprachen: Englisch & Deutsch

Ort: Sargfabrik
Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

Zeit: Workshop 13h30-16h30
Ankünfte ab 13h15, 1 kurze Pause,

Teilnehmer: max 30
Buchungen: per E-Mail (info@pleasure-catalysts.com), Zahlungsanweisungen folgen.

Preise:
Standardtarif 40€
Sozialtarif 27€


Mitzubringen: Wasserflasche, bequeme Kleidung, Lungi oder Handtuch, Notizblock

Mehr dazu: Eine praktische Erkundung des Schmerzes als funktionelles Element in Massagen und anderen Arten von Körperarbeit; Schmerz als gewähltes Mittel, um bestimmte Empfindungen oder Reaktionen hervorzurufen, die zu Vergnügen, tiefer Entspannung oder emotionaler Befreiung führen. Der Workshop erforscht verschiedene Techniken, sichere und verletzliche Zonen, Druckpunkte, die Idee und Durchführung einer Sitzung einschließlich der Verhandlung und Zustimmung. Alle Schritte werden von der Möglichkeit begleitet, durch kurze Übungen an anderen Workshop-Teilnehmern zu üben.

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RECORDED – YOU CAN REQUEST THE RECORDING IN THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW 

 
 In this workshop you will get the tools you need for an open conversation about STIs and Safer Sex with your sexual partners.
 
What are we talking about ?
☀️ Sex-positive tipps to be a Ethical SIut
☀️The STARS Talk – a communication tool www.maketimeforthetalk.com
☀️The 10 most important STIs and how are these STIs transmitted?
☀️Safer sex tools such as the dental damn, different condoms, femidoms, gloves and different lubricants.
☀️When, how and for what can best be tested.
☀️How to make love with more than two people
 
When? 9.2.23 // 7 – 8:30 pm
Where ? Online
This workshop will be recorded ( only the facilitator ) and can be accessed to a later point. 
 
The workshop will be in English and use gender-neutral, queer & poly inclusive language.
This event is organized by the Loslassen association and facilitated by Janina Vivianne.
 
About the workshop facilitator: Janina Vivianne has been working as a sx-positive activist, organizer and s*x educator since 2018, at festivals and in community spaces to create more awareness around safer sex and STIs. She is part of the non-profit association Sx-aware, with the task of strengthening sxual health and promoting safer s*x. This includes educating people about prevention, combating stigma and advocating low-threshold, free access to preventive medical check-ups for STIs.
More about Janina: https://janinavivianne.com/bio
 
Price:
Free Donation
 
Depending on your financial strenght 5 – 50 € would be nice 😉 We offer a wide range in order to be inclusive but also work towards sustainability.

Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 Please write an email if the sustaining ticket is not affordable to you 💫 We strive for Solidarity economy 🍃

 

💞Please share it with your Friends & Lovers or invite them on facebook ❤ the word s*x makes that we can only invite 50 people 

 

💞 Embodied Selflove 💞 – 2.2.23 FLINTA Edition
What better way to end the day than with some embodied self-love?
In this workshop, we’ll create a facilitated space that brings us into our body in a conscious way, to then develop into a personal self-focused practice yet shared experience of self-pleasure. We’ll break down and expand the concept of what self-love can be – be it soft sensual caressing or vigorous masturbation 😉 As you want 💫
 
🍭This Workshop is for all bodies & but for people who identify as Female Lesbians Inter Nonbinary Trans & Agender. We do not allow cis-man // the next all gender selflove edition is on the 16.4.23.
 
 It can happen as naked or clothed as you want. You can cover yourself and close your eyes to be even more with yourself. You will be invited touch yourself, to take the time to explore your Body, to give your body the touch and the love it craves.
 
Time: 1:30 hours
 
Structure of the Workshop:
18:00 Check in & Soft Arrival
18:30 Opening Circle
Workshop Agreements 3 C s – Consent, Care, & Confidentiality
18:35 Space Close- Come into your Body – Shake, Breath, Dance & the Selflove Practice – touch yourself where ever you want
19:45 Closing Circle & Aftercare 
20:00 Workshop end
 
20:30 is a 1h Safer Sex talk if you want to listen in.

 
Fill out the application form to apply to join the workshop(s).
 
Price:
 

Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 Please write an email if the sustaining ticket is not affordable to you 💫 We strive for Solidarity economy 🍃

Where: Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

💞 Embodied Selflove 💞 – 22.01.22 – 11 am till 12:30 pm – 5 Spots left 
What better way to start the day than with some embodied self-love?
In this workshop, we’ll create a facilitated space that brings us into our body in a conscious way, to then develop into a personal self-focused practice yet shared experience of self-pleasure. We’ll break down and expand the concept of what self-love can be – be it soft sensual caressing or vigorous masturbation 😉 As you want 💫
 
🍭This Workshop is for all bodies & genders. It can happen as naked or clothed as you want. You can cover yourself and close your eyes to be even more with yourself. You will be invited touch yourself, to take the time to explore your Body, to give your body the touch and the love it craves.
 
Time: 1:30 hours
 
Structure of the Workshop:
10:30 Check in & Soft Arrival
11:00 Opening Circle
Workshop Agreements 3 C s – Consent, Care, & Confidentiality
11:05 Space Close
11:15 Come into your Body – Shake, Breath, Dance
11:30 Selflove Practice – touch yourself where ever you want
12:15 Closing Circle & Aftercare 
12:30 Workshop end
 
Intimacy Exploration Lab start s at 1:30 pm you can stay in the room till 1:00 pm. 
 
Fill out the application form to apply to join the workshop(s).
 

Price:

 

Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 Please write an email if the sustaining ticket is not affordable to you 💫 We strive for Solidarity economy 🍃

Where: Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

Workshop Facilitator – Janina Vivianne
www.janinavivianne.com/Bio

Please invite your community & lover(s) via the Facebook event or by sending them our website. 

🧬 Covid: Please make a test before coming (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or 24h Antigen Test) we will check them at the entrance.
⚓ Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.
In the sign up form asks for your access needs, in order to support your journey.
✨ Inclusivity: We will wear name tags and use gender neutral language. We aim to be a hetero-friendly space while we prioritize the needs of marginalized people.
💌 Please get in touch if you have any feedback, advice or concerns about inclusivity via email or social media.
Intimacy Exploration Lab – 22.01.22 –  1:30 – 4:30 pm – 2 Spots left

Let’s tap into a soft & consensual connection. We’ll meet each other, without judgment, and slowly explore the qualities of touch & ways of experiencing pleasure in a held & open space. Let’s try to turn down the volume of our rational minds and explore a world of sensuality where new doors might open up to deeper authentic encounters where more fulfilling touch is possible.

My intention is to co-create with you a soft and sensual space where we can connect to our bodies, feelings and desires and explore this with others. 

The Space will have several stations of exploration that invite you to play with different qualities of touch & connection. (no touch, self touch, non sexual touch, pain & pleasure, massage , tantra, toy area etc… )

Time: 3 hours
 
Structure of the Workshop:
1:00 Check in & Soft Arrival
1:30 Workshop Agreements the 3 C s – Consent, Care, & Confidentiality
1:35 Space Close – Opening, Sharing Circle & Connection Games
2:00 Intimacy explorations stations opening 
3:45 Closing Circle & Aftercare 
4:30 Workshop end
 
 
Fill out the application form to apply to join the workshop(s).
 
Price:
 

Money should not be a reason why not to attend 💞 Please write an email if the sustaining ticket is not affordable to you 💫 We strive for Solidarity economy 🍃

Where: Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Wien

Workshop Facilitator – Janina Vivianne
www.janinavivianne.com/Bio

🧬 Covid: Please make a test before coming (ideally a PCR test not older than 48 Hours or 24h Antigen Test) we will check them at the entrance.
⚓ Accessibility: The Sargfabrik workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible with toilets close by.
In the sign up form asks for your access needs, in order to support your journey.
✨ Inclusivity: We will wear name tags and use gender neutral language. We aim to be a hetero-friendly space while we prioritize the needs of marginalized people.
💌 Please get in touch if you have any feedback, advice or concerns about inclusivity via email or social media.
✨ Playfight ✨ 22.01.2023 – 5:30 till 9 pm – FULL 

WHAT IS PLAYFIGHT (how we do it)?

Playfight can be a lot of different things. It is what it is for you, but mostly it includes fun and stress relief, sometimes even emotional reappraisal (getting in touch with your own energy, anger, joy, sadness, etc.). So we use roughhousing (as dogs and many other animals do, for example) as a sensory and physical means of discovering ourselves and expressing ourselves honestly. In the playful encounters/fights, sustained by group attention, we enjoy consensual physical contact in (mostly) one-on-one confrontations on mattresses/mats. With a group size of about 25-30 players, the group forms a protective ring. Participation can be non-combative, observing (and refusing prompts) is an important part of the experience.

 

In our encounters we can play and experiment with intensity/dynamics, as well as gender representations and the expansion of social agency, perhaps including pain and pleasure. In this way, we want to contribute to the individuation of the participants by practicing to perceive and clearly communicate our boundaries. Our vision is to increase social participation in the communities we work with because people can stand up for themselves more clearly.