Acknowledging the change of season each year can support us in noticing our own cycles, transitions and ways of being. In the Southern hemisphere, it is Summer and here in the Northern hemisphere, we are in the Winter season. Time to retreat, recoup, rest, however, do you know what that means for you? The invitation is to come together to be inspired in relaxation and the appreciation of the softer space, that this shortest day in the calendar offers us. How can you hold space for yourself and remain present for others (gently)? Collective energy holding and rising in nuance and ambivalence.
On this Winter Solstice day, Caritia offers a gently structured intentional space in which participants can gather to create rituals that nourish, serve and honour this time of rest for you.
Event Details
Date & Time: December 21st, 2021, 5 – 9.00pm
Format: workshop & discussion
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a
What to Bring: pen and paper, questions, comfortable clothing, snacks, blindfold, towel, and anything else that would support you in play
Solo or Partnered: solo or partnered (every individual needs to purchase a ticket)
What we will teach/offer you
• arrival
• grounding
• intention setting
• gratitude gathering
• what is it time to release?
• space for grief and loss
• sharing of offerings / physical practice gift
• silence
• Ritual Space held by (Caritia 60 minutes)
• Sharing/Sound Circle (vocal/singing)
• 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.
Photo: René de Sans
