About this Event
Love is more than something we give to or receive from another person. It can also be experienced through movement, expression, friendship, community, pleasure, and the relationship we build with ourselves.
This is an inclusive Valentine’s Day gathering open to everyone. You do not need to attend as a couple. Come alone, bring a friend, attend with a partner, or share the experience with someone meaningful to you. All identities, relationship statuses, and expressions of love are welcome.
Join Carla Luna of Choose You Therapy for a playful and meaningful experience featuring ceremonial cacao, somatic movement, guided reflection, connection, and immersive sound.
We’ll begin by sharing cacao and reflecting on how we want love, care, and connection to feel within our bodies and lives. From there, Carla will guide participants through accessible somatic movement intended to encourage curiosity, expression, and connection with the body.
The movement will gradually become more playful and free, incorporating music and optional connection activities. The experience will conclude with a grounding meditation and immersive sound bath, offering time to rest and receive after movement.
Your experience will include:
- A welcoming ceremonial cacao ritual
- Heart-centered reflection and intention
- Gentle, accessible somatic movement
- Playful free movement
- Optional connection activities
- Guided grounding meditation
- An immersive sound bath
- Light Valentine-inspired nourishment afterward
No dance, movement, meditation, or sound-bath experience is necessary. There is no choreography to learn and no expectation to move in a particular way.
Mats, blankets, and eye masks will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat, a pillow, an additional blanket, or anything else that will help you feel comfortable.
Participation and personal choice
Everything offered is voluntary. You may remain seated, modify or pause any movement, decline partner or connection activities, keep your eyes open, remove your eye mask, or step outside whenever needed. No touching, personal sharing, or participation with a partner is required.
Important cacao considerations
Cacao naturally contains caffeine and theobromine and may not be appropriate for everyone. Please do not consume cacao if you have a cacao or chocolate allergy.
Consult your healthcare professional before participating in the cacao portion if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have a heart condition, irregular heartbeat, or uncontrolled blood-pressure concerns
- Are sensitive to caffeine or other stimulants
- Experience migraines, reflux, or digestive symptoms triggered by chocolate
- Take Medic*tion that may interact with caffeine, stimulants, or cacao
Please do not stop or change prescribed Medic*tion to participate. You are welcome to attend and decline the cacao. Contact the facilitator in advance with ingredient or food-allergy questions.
Movement and sound considerations
Please consult your healthcare professional before participating in movement if you are pregnant, recovering from surgery or injury, experience dizziness or balance difficulties, or have another condition that could be affected by physical activity. All movement may be modified or completed from a seated position.
Sound may feel intense for individuals with sound sensitivity, tinnitus, sound-triggered migraines, epilepsy or seizure conditions affected by sound, or certain implanted medical devices. You may change your position, cover your ears, or step outside at any time.
This gathering is a wellness experience and is not psychotherapy or medical treatment.
Come as you are. Move in your own way. Let love include you, too.
The experience will conclude by 4 p.m., leaving plenty of time for any Valentine’s evening plans.
Limited spaces are available.
Event venue & nearby stays
ZEST The Collective, 282 Moody Street, Waltham, United States
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