Cuddle events are spaces to learn about platonic touch, consent, communication, boundaries, and wellbeing. This was a response to seeing a need in the community to have spaces to connect, to learn the skills of consent and importantly practice them, self-reflect and increase self-awareness, learn together in compassion.
Life Spirals hosts regular Cuddle Gatherings and Snuggle Parties across Melbourne.
- 16 March- Hawthorn East
- 14 May- Fitzroy
- 26 July- Brunswick
- 1 October- Fitzroy
And a creative connection and consent workshop: Hug Painting- 24 August- Melbourne
Current listings are on EVENTBRITE
At cuddle events we learn and practice:
- communication and consent skills
- setting and respecting boundaries
- asking for what you want
- responding to the requests of others
- changing our minds
- embodiment and emotional awareness
‘The flow of the event was so great- I was so comfortable with everyone and found it really easy to get into it all. Loved it!”
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Please note that this is not a dating or singles event.
Touch is non-sexual, always consensual and never a requirement to participate.
Guidelines & Boundaries for Cuddle Events
- Agree to confidentiality. You will not discuss or share anyone else’s experience with others. You may share your own experience.
- This is a drug and alcohol free gathering. You need to arrive sober and maintain sobriety during the event. You may find yourself getting a natural high on oxytocin – often called the “hug hormone.”
- There’s no touch required, and you can change your mind at any time.
- Respect the boundaries of others (ideally with enthusiasm).
- This is a non-sexual event so all behaviours and speech need to keep in alignment with that.
- Ask and Wait – if you want to touch someone, ask. Then wait for the answer.
- An understanding that if guidelines are not adhered to you may be asked to leave.
Participants need to be 18+yrs to attend.
“Felt so connected and relaxed.”
About your facilitator:
Natasha Hund (she/her) is compassionate and empathetic. As a certified cuddle professional, holistic counsellor and play specialist she has experience in touch to nurture, to help with co-regulation and to give comfort. She values the importance of touch and enjoys creating relaxed and nurturing spaces. Natasha enjoys giving and receiving hugs!
Tash is a Certified Cuddle Event Leader with Cuddle Sanctuary She has also completed trainings with Cuddle Therapy Australia, Certified Cuddlers, Cuddle Professionals International and Like A Pro: the Wheel of Consent for Professionals.
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