
Quick Info
- When:
- 12. July 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Where:
- KARA
- Format:
- workshop
- Who can join:
- LGBTQIA+ & Friends
- Constellation:
- solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
- Language:
- English
- What to know:
- No previous knowledge required.
- What to bring:
- ear plugs, ear defenders, blind fold, scarf, tie, gloves (of any material), questions and your curiosity
- Questions:
- Message us via info@karada-house.de
- Add to calendar:
- Google Calendar / iCal / .ics file
Tickets
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option "solidarity" for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de.
What happens when one sense goes quiet—and the others begin to speak louder?
This workshop invites you to step into the subtle, surprising world of sensory play and sensory deprivation. By gently removing or limiting one sense, we open the door to heightened awareness, deeper presence, and new ways of experiencing touch, anticipation, and connection.
Expect curiosity, a little suspense, and moments of delicious uncertainty.
Guided by Caritia, participants will explore how shifting sensory input can transform perception—how the absence of sight, sound, or control can sharpen attention and awaken the body in unexpected ways. This is a practical, hands-on space where you’re invited to explore at your own pace, always within clear boundaries and consent.
What we’ll explore together:
- How sensory deprivation affects awareness, perception, and emotional response
- The role of anticipation, trust, and the unknown in sensory play
- Different tools and techniques for intentionally exploring sensory restriction (e.g., blindfolds, sound, touch variation)
- How to give and receive sensation with intention and attunement
- Communication and harm-reduction prinicples/ practices that support deeper exploration
Important notes:
This is a participatory workshop involving guided exercises. All activities are optional, and clear consent and personal boundaries are prioritised throughout. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to explore the unknown, one sense at a time.
Facilitator
More Information
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
Friends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone's self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people's chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.
Friends don't have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
- Ground floor location with 3 steps at the entrance – a wheelchair ramp is always available
- A bell on ground level for people who need support with the stairs is available
- Accessible bathroom and no thresholds throughout the space
- Parking directly in front (please message if you want to use the spot)
- Chair seating, cushions, mats, couches available
- Fidget toys, visual clocks, quiet areas to retreat to available
- Psychological first aid tools available
- Workshop is held in spoken English, German available upon request
- Karada House is a sober space
- Please do not wear perfume
- Need more support? Message us at info@karada-house.de
- Please do not attend if you are feeling sick.
- The indoor areas will be constantly aired and two HEPA-14 filters will be running the entire time. We also have outdoor areas that are open during warmer days when it is not raining.
- We provide hand and surface disinfectant, please make ample use of it.
- All appliances, surfaces, blankets, etc. will be disinfected on a regular basis and before and after every class. Blankets, towels, etc. will be washed after every use.
- For workshops that require a partner, we encourage you to bring a person from your household, safe(r) Covid-19-bubble, etc. Working with someone you do not know is possible but at your own risk.
- We reserve the right to carry out mandatory Covid tests for large events. In case of testing positive you cannot enter the event and we need to ask you to leave for the sake of safety for the other participants.

