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Dec 8 🌟 Hema Ganapathy - Slow the F@#$ Down

This workshop aims to guide participants on an inward journey towards embracing the art of slowing down, reconnecting with themselves, and finding peace amidst the chaos. It will include a combination of results of scientific research, guided meditations, interactive discussions, experiential activities, and reflective exercises. Participants will leave with practical tools, renewed inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how to cultivate a slower, more intentional way of living that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit.

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In a world that constantly asks us to go faster, slowing down can feel radical – and deeply healing. This workshop blends modern science with ancient yogic and tantric wisdom to help you re-train your body and mind to move at a sustainable pace.

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You’ll learn:

β€’ The science of slowing down, how stress hormones, nervous system regulation and brain wave states influence our sense of time

β€’ Yogic practices: breath work, gentle postures and mindfulness techniques that signal the body to shift from β€œfight or flight” into β€œrest and digest”

β€’ Tantric approaches: embodied awareness, subtle energy practices, and rituals that help you experience presence and pleasure in each moment

β€’ Practical tools: simple shifts you can integrate into daily life to create spaciousness, focus and ease – whether you have five minutes or an hour

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Through a balance of guided practice, reflection and group connection, you’ll discover how intentional slowing down can restore energy, deepen relationships and reconnect you to joy.

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This workshop is for anyone feeling the pull toward a gentler, more conscious way of living. Come ready to breathe, move and rediscover the beauty of the unhurried moment.

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Hema, The Holistic Mystic is a Holistic Empowerment Mentor and helps clients release what's blocking them from achieving their full potential so that they can freely live a juicy life of purpose, passion and abundance. Hema works with clients on a variety of topics including abundance mindset, intimacy and relationship coaching as well as healing generational trauma

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http://hemaholisticmystic.com

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✨ JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP ✨

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✨ UPCOMING CLASSES ✨

Oct 6 🌟 Coco - The Art of Tender Tussling [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/oct6-coco

Oct 13 🌟 Angela Heyun - Contact Beyond Contact [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/oct13-angela

Oct 20 🌟 River & Chuck - Creating Your Sexual Menu [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/oct20-riverchuck

Oct 27 🌟 Philippe Lewis - The Art of Attuned Sensual Touch [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/oct27-philippe

Nov 3 🌟 Glory Moonfire - Sweet Surrender in Rope [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/nov3-glory

Nov 10 🌟 Malkaprem - Heart Connection & Soundgasm [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/nov10-malkaprem

Nov 17 🌟 Joshua Hathaway - Ecstatic Playground: ReMembering our Innocence [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/nov17-joshua

Nov 24 🌟 Claire Rumore - The Power of Slow, Attuned Intimacy: An Intro to Subtle Sexuality [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/nov24-claire

Dec 1 🌟 Maha & Brigitte - AC⚑️DC Authentic Connection through Dance and Chakras [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/dec1-mahabrigitte

Dec 8 🌟 Hema Ganapathy - Slow the F@#$ Down [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/dec8-hema

Dec 15 🌟 Willow Faith - Play With Me Workshop! [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/dec15-willow

Dec 22 🌟 Adam Chacksfield - Erotic Shadow Play [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/dec22-adam

Dec 29 🌟 Philippe Lewis - Trusting in Maybe: Exploring Our Growth Edge [Alchemy House OAK]

https://plra.io/m/dec29-philippe

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✨ WHAT IS THE SOMATIC PLAYGROUND? ✨

✨ Monday classes from some of your favorite FireLight & SoulPlay teachers and more!

✨ A place for you to learn, embody, and grow somatic, primal, emotional, energetic intelligence

✨ A space to co-create community with an embodied common language around relating, intimacy, sensuality, and sexuality

✨ An opportunity to slow down, connect, and move at the pace of trust

✨ A time to have fun, move, and dance together!

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Join us for a series of collaborative exploration at The Somatic Playground! These in-person events will take place on Mondays 7-10pm

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Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique experience of connecting with yourself and others in a playful, expressive, & intimate way. Through various somatic exercises and activities, you'll discover new ways to move, connect, let go, and build trust with those around you.

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Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have never stepped foot on a dance floor before, this event welcomes everyone. We're cultivating a thoughtful space to explore your body's language, express yourself freely, and connect with like-minded individuals.

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In the Somatic Playground, we will cultivate a community of somatic attunement and relational intelligence. Each week, a different facilitator will guide you on a journey of research, play, and practice, honing your abilities to dive into your somatic, emotional, primal, energetic, and relational bodies - learning to listen through touch and taste the pathway of motion. An open jam will follow as a way to continue exploring together sparks and curiosities from class.

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So, mark your calendars and come join us at The Somatic Playground for an evening filled with exploration, movement, touch, and connection. Don't miss out on this opportunity to let loose, meet new people, and discover the joy of moving at the rhythm of connection and trust.

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Our Community Agreements

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As teachers, facilitators, and participants, while we support everyone engaging with sovereignty (making good choices for themselves and others), we also understand that trauma has huge influence on people's behavior and experience, so we are trauma informed in the ways we teach, engage, and/or participate in these classes. We also recognize and continue to learn to be aware of the power dynamics that exist or might arise as we engage, and seek to level the playing field of power whenever possible, and engage with utmost attunement and consideration for each other.

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Erotic energy may emerge but is not the goal. Sensual touch is welcome - we are exploring all that is possible in terms of how we relate to each other through sensing. Sexual touch is not a part of this container. Please reach out with any questions.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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For each class series, we seek to include a diverse group of facilitators to express the full range of humanness, bodies, and experience around race, age, gender, identity, sex, sexual orientation, and more. Some series may appear at first glance to favor some subgroups, and while may be accurate that this is what was available at the time, we continue to include facilitators who fit all of these subgroups.

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Similarly, and in collaboration with the Bloom App/Community, we seek to include a diverse group of humans and celebrate all experiences, bodies, and experiences, especially of those who have historically been less favored or appreciated.

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Please reach out with any questions.

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Refunds or Transfer

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If it ever turns out that a class isn't for you or that you missed a class for any reason, we'll be happy to either refund you or allow you to come to a future class instead. No problem 🫢

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