Having access to the full spectrum of our senses is a privilege and naming this is feels important in the context of this workshop offering.
Exploring our full sensory range is often best supported by removing/taking one sense away. Sensory deprivation play is a way to create intentional space for this, what might that look like – using a blindfold or closing your eyes gives a whole new perspective on what or how you ‘see’ your personal worldview. Taking away your ability to speak or hear yields other effects. Let’s explore this together.
In this workshop, Caritia aims to playfully encourage you to find out more about your sensorial palette, slowing down, taking away and returning each element with new insights (hopefully) for your body and mind.
Event Details
Date & Time: August 28th, 2021, 11am-2pm
Format: workshop & discussion
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a
What to Bring: questions, curiosity, blindfold, earplugs, noise-cancelling headphones, gags, scarves, masks, hoods or items that will restrict or obscure your sense of sight, hearing or ability to speak.
Solo or Partnered: solo or partnered (everybody needs to buy a ticket)
What we will teach/offer you
– meditation
– sensory deprivation what is it?
– the intersectionality of space holding
– care, safety and health – physical & emotional
– what’s your role?
– Feedback and close
Safety Concept
You need to bring proof of testing (not older than 24 hours), or proof of vaccination in order to be let inside.
Hand disinfectant provided in multiple places. All surfaces are disinfected and will be disinfected in between use.
Space is limited to give more space for everyone.
We frequently air the space and also use fans for more circulation.
You must wear a mask at all times.
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, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
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.
