About this Event
If you long for warmth and kind people, Cuddle Sanctuary will feel like home.
Cuddle Sanctuary Social is a workshop and community experience that invites people to be their true, vulnerable selves. Newcomers are amazed at how relaxed and safe they feel, given that boundaries are not just respected, but celebrated. By the end of this event, people comment that they feel blissed out, content, deeply relaxed, and connected.
What are the Health Guidelines?
Please skip this event if you're feeling "off" or may be contagious. You can cancel and get a refund or credit for a future event. Thanks in advance for taking care of our community!
If you've never done so, fill out our Event Guidelines and Release Form ahead of the event. Might as well do it now! https://forms.gle/3FGKcb5XKAU4Erxq5
How Does It Work?
This post-Valentine's Day event begins with a welcome circle, easy relaxation activities, communication exercises and a description of cuddle etiquette. It culminates in a voluntary “cuddle lab”. Touch is always consensual, and never a requirement to participate. At this workshop, you may experience an increased sense of well-being and belonging, a boost in compassion and playfulness, a decrease in blood pressure and a better night’s sleep.
The event provides opportunities to meet new friends, connect with partners and pals in a soulful new way and be part of a warm, safe and huggable tribe. And you can leave at any time for any reason if it's not your cup of tea.
What's the Schedule?
1:45 Doors Open
Note: Please be sure to give yourself time to park, arrive and join the opening activities. Doors close at 2:10pm.
2:10 Welcome Circle, Relaxation Exercises, Heart-Opening Connection Activities, Cuddle Laboratory
4:40 Closing Circle
What Do I Wear?
Dress in clothes that are comfortable for snuggling. Think soft, cozy pajamas, cotton tshirts, sweatpants, leggings. Tank tops and shorts are ok for warmer weather (and that is the minimum clothing requirement). Feel free to change clothes in the restroom when you arrive. Hygiene is important at cuddles – please be squeaky clean and minty fresh! It’s easier to get close that way. Also, please come free of perfumes, body wash, colognes and cigarette smoke. Some of us have sensitive noses. Thanks!
What Are the Event Guidelines?
These guidelines are like the "etiquette of cuddling." We’ll go over them and answer any questions you may have during the workshop.
-There’s no touch required, and you can change your mind at any time.
-Respect your boundaries and the boundaries of others, ideally with enthusiasm.
-Keep any touch Rated G and use the Ask and Wait Method: If you want to touch someone, ask. Then wait for their answer!
-Respect the confidentiality of others attendees
If you haven't already done so, please fill out our Event Guidelines and Release Form ahead of the event. Might as well do it now! https://forms.gle/3FGKcb5XKAU4Erxq5
Where is the Venue?
Laughing Frog Yoga: 12217 Santa Monica Blvd, # 205, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Find us on the top level of a shopping plaza on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Amerst St. - across from Smart and Final.
Parking
Follow the underground ramp wich will lead you to two levels of free underground parking. Walk to the center of the lot where you can take the stairs or ride up the elevator to the top floor.
How Much Does It Cost?
Super Early Bird: $45 (until January 31st or we run out of these tickets, whichever is sooner)
Early Bird: $55
Day of Event: $65
Pay it Forward: $80 (This price supports the program below)
Community Care: $30 If this is the highest price you can comfortably afford, please choose it with our compliments. For those who experience systematic oppression (racism, ableism, xenophobia, anti-indigeneity, transphobia, sexism, ageism, etc.), may this event be a sanctuary.
What if I Need to Cancel?
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the event for any reason and get a refund (less the fees that Eventbrite charges).
And if you’re not feeling well and concerned you may be contagious, we will refund you.
What Do I Bring?
Please bring your water bottle. We'll have water, fruit and healthy snacks.
You are welcome to bring a pillow or blanket – cozy comforters or your favorite stuffed animal.
Feel free to bring a snack. Chocolate and Valentine's themed munchies are welcome! (No alcohol, please.)
Intoxicants
Please arrive and remain sober throughout the event. You may find yourself getting a natural high on oxytocin – often called the Hug Hormone.
Getting Up and Down
Our event space is covered with cushions on the floor and most of our exercises are on these cushions. We'll have some chairs available, too. You can contact me to discuss accommodations at [email protected].
Who's Leading This Event?
I'm Jean Franzblau – AKA Cuddle Queen Jean , and I'm the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary which has hosted hundreds of cuddle events since 2014. I've studied facilitation with Cuddle Party and the Association of Talent Development. I've trained with Dr. Betty Martin who teaches the Wheel of Consent and appeared as a cuddle expert on Dr. Phil, BuzzFeed, Keeping Up the Kardashians, The Bachelorette and Rolling Stone. As far as schooling, I graduated cum laude from UCLA with a BA in Communications. I proudly give presentations to universities to teach students about boundaries and consent. You can find my writing in the Consent Guidebook. Find out more at .
Got Any Reviews About These Events?
Being immersed in this world, I'm totally biased about my cuddle events! So let these Yelp reviewers do the talking:
“It was hard for me to wrap my head around what a "cuddle" was and why it would "change my life" but that's exactly what happened. As a single mom and full time caregiver for my disabled child, I had truly stopped taking care of me. Coming to these cuddle nights was the best advice I ever took!”
“This place is an amazing, safe, nurturing container for platonic touch and cuddling...It is a very well run program based on respect, consent and connection. Everyone was warm and friendly and I was completely welcome and comfortable. I'm counting the days to my next workshop.”
I'm a Woman or Nonbinary Person - Got Any Tips for Me?
Yes! Here's a .
I'm Concerned About Gender Balancing - Got Any Advice?
Check out my on this very subject for tips, ideas and strategies to make the most of your experience.
Community Guidelines
We welcome you to build friendships outside of Cuddle Sanctuary. Here’s a tip to respect the etiquette of our community. If you ask someone to hang out socially and they say “no thanks,” be gracious and move on. Just like we do during our events.
Here's Cuddle Sanctuary 's Code of Ethics.
Land Acknowledgement
This event is located on the unceded lands of the Tongva, Gabrielino, and Kizh peoples. You can discover whose land you’re on by visiting this site.
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When Are Other Cuddle Events Happening in Los Angeles?
Here's a calendar!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Laughing Frog Yoga, 12217 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 30.00 to USD 80.00
