For those of you who are in New York this upcoming weekend

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Cuddle Party is a fun and playful non-sexual, nurturing touch workshop in which you can practice communication and boundary setting. It can help to enhance all of your relationships and allow you to learn even more about yourself. It is for adults who come dressed in pj's or other comfy clothes and in the 3 1/2 hours we have together, you can practice saying yes to what you want, no to what you don't want and be open to changing your mind. Make friends, create community, expand your horizons, allow yourself the freedom to do something outside your scope of experience. Some people love it so much, that they attend again and again. Join us and find out why!

1-Please arrive at 1:45pm since doors close at 2:15pm so we can create safe space to begin. Once the Welcome Circle begins, we will not admit anyone.

2-If you smoke, please do not do so prior to the Cuddle Party, since many, including your facilitator, have difficulty with it

3- Please bring a blanket to help make the floor extra comfy and cozy.

4-Feel free to bring snacks to share

.5-This is a substance free event; no drugs or alcohol

.6- Bring your open heart and open arms.

Cuddle Party Rules
Pajamas stay on the whole time.

You don’t have to cuddle anyone at a Cuddle Party, ever.

You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone. (Be as specific in your request as you can.

)If you’re a yes, say YES. If you’re a no, say NO.If you’re a maybe, say NO

You are encouraged to change your mind.

Respect your relationship agreements and communicate with your partner.Get your Cuddle Party Facilitator or the Cuddle Assistant if you have a question or concern or need assistance with anything during the Cuddle Party

.Tears and laughter are both welcome.

Respect people’s privacy when sharing about Cuddle Parties.Keep the Cuddle space tidy.

Edie Weinstein is a certified Cuddle Party facilitator who has offered over 250 of them since 2005. She is a journalist, presenter, licensed social worker, reiki master and interfaith minister, as well as consummate cuddler. She helps to create a safe, sacred space for this event. www.opti-mystical.com 

The fee is $30 per person and $25 per person if you register with a friend.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-free-hugs-cuddle-party-tickets-33257990545

Morpheus

@Fireandblue love the description of the party. This helps educate people on cuddle parties even if they aren't attending. Nice work.

 It's not my event, it is a Cuddle Parties brand event, I am just sharing for anyone who is local and maybe interested. I get the updates through Facebook (for those who are interested in these parties can also look on social media and get on the list) 

This sounds really cool. If I didn't already have plans this weekend, I may have decided to take one of my trademarked, random road trips. I hope that anyone who's able to attend has a great time!

docgatorb

I recommend Edie as a facilitator. She has fairly regular events in Virginia.