So little space is gifted to sadness and grief; frequently, these emotions are bypassed and sidelined. Caritia believes honoring, acknowledging, and releasing grief can be liberating for all aspects of your body and life. How can the practices of kink intentionally support opening up of self? Supported by the ritual container of collective gathering.
Caritia invites participants into this collective space to speak to grief as a companion through the body, acknowledging the challenges and choosing to sit together in compassion.
Participants may practice solo or in a room with others. Choosing 1 or 2 kink practices that would allow for this special moment. Caritia will guide you with exercises, writing prompts, and moments of pause and silence.
It is advised that each participant select a kink practice that they have done previously so that no one’s focus is drawn away from the grief tending we are sitting with. Participants are welcome to write to Caritia with any additional questions they may have.
Event Details
Date & Time: October 1st, 2024, 7 pm – 10 pm
Format: Discussion
Minimum Knowledge Level: –
What to Bring: ideas, questions, partners, ways to keep notes
Solo or Partnered: any constellation works. Everyone needs to buy a ticket
Class recording: Yes. This class will be recorded (only the facilitator, not the participants) and is available for ticket holders for 14 days after the event.
Preparation
Participants are encouraged to set up their space in a way that they have all that they have nearby – snacks, music, toys, or tools they wish to use. If at all possible, an uninterrupted container can be formed, or at least that you feel safe(r) where they are. Suggestions for kink practices – wax play (with a colored candle), clamps (of any size), needle play, self-flagellation, ice play,
What we will explore
Body awareness exercises
Breath techniques and sounds
Group & solo intention setting
Setting up your space
The colors of grief
Accessibility Note
The workshop and discussion are held in spoken English with automated captions in English which are provided by Zoom. Communication within the class can be had via chat but also people can come on mic and speak. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance, i.e. someone reading out the chat, etc, please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid,
Friends describes 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 safe(r) 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
What else to know
Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.
