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Every first Sunday of the month in Utrecht. Come slow down, sink and soften.
One Sunday afternoon a month, we set aside a few hours in which nothing has to happen. No plan to keep up with, no version of yourself to perform, nothing to achieve. Just a warm room, soft mattresses, and a group of people willing to slow down together.
Think of it as a bath. Something you lower yourself into, that holds you at the right temperature, where you can let go of your edges and simply be carried. That is what this afternoon is for.
🌙 What is a Sweet Cuddle Sunday? 🌙
This is an afternoon of conscious, platonic touch. We move gently through exercises that help you arrive in your body, sense your own desires and boundaries, and meet others in touch that is honest, unhurried and fully consensual.
Platonic means there is no romantic nor sexual intention in this space. What we are practising here is warmth, presence and connection, and the skill of staying close to yourself while being close to someone else.
Each Sunday stands on its own. You can come once, or you can come every month.
🌙 What the afternoon looks like 🌙
We begin with time to land. Tea, a soft space, a moment to let the outside world fall away. From there we move into the body. Gentle movement, shaking, waking up what is still asleep.
Contact builds slowly and in layers, perhaps starting with eye contact, then a hand held, a back to lean against. Participating is always an invitation, never an expectation. You're always welcome to observe. If anything feels like a lot in the moment, our assistants are right there with you.
🌙 Every Sunday has its own tempo 🌙
No two afternoons will be the same, because no two groups are the same.
Some Sundays will move slowly and stay closely guided, with plenty of space around each exercise. Other Sundays will move a little faster and end with a short open space.
I read the group as we go, and let the afternoon unfold from what's actually needed, rather than facilitating from a fixed programme.
🌙 As the days grow shorter 🌙
This series runs from September into January, in the darkening half of the year. As the days draw in, the body asks for more rest, and there is this natural pull inward.
"There is something quietly beautiful about having one fixed afternoon a month to sink and soften into during this season. A rhythm you can rely on. A place to return to as the light changes, where warmth is not something you have to arrange for yourself.
🌙 Why touch? 🌙
Touch is a basic human need, but for many of us it has quietly narrowed to a single romantic relationship, or to no relationship at all.
Conscious, platonic touch is one of the most direct ways to bring your nervous system back into a sense of safety. It helps your body release tension and soften stress. It supports the release of oxytocin and serotonin: the hormones that carry warmth, connection and inner calm. Co-regulating with other bodies in a safe space lets you drop deeper than you can usually reach on your own.
And it teaches you some skills that travel beyond the workshop: how to feel your own boundaries clearly, how to name a desire out loud, and how to accept a ‘no’ from others.
🌙 Who is this for? 🌙
For anyone who wants to be touched, rested, and met with care. Whether you have been to cuddle workshops before or this is your very first time, you are welcome exactly as you are.
It may be especially good if you are craving touch and don't have easy access to it, if you want to practise asking for what you want, if you are tired and would like to be held for a while, or if you simply want to spend a Sunday afternoon in warmth instead of on your own.
Open to all genders, 18+.
🌙 About Tessa Anna 🌙
Tessa Anna is a dedicated facilitator of workshops in cuddling and conscious touch. She creates warm, trustworthy spaces where you can slow down, listen to your body, and discover what touch means to you in an honest and loving atmosphere. Her work is rooted in consent, the nervous system, and neurodiversity, with a deep respect for each person's pace. She meets everyone with openness and presence, welcoming you exactly as you are.
Practical information:
📅 Sunday 1 November
⏰ Doors open at 14:00, workshop from 14:30 to 17:30
📍 De Vrije Ruimte, Gansstraat 164, Utrecht
🚗 Free parking on Sundays
🚆 A short bus ride from Utrecht Centraal, or a 5 minute OV-bike ride from Utrecht Vaartse Rijn
👥 Maximum 18 participants
🗣️ Language: English
🎟️ Tickets
Buy your ticket mindfully, as they are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. You're welcome to transfer or resell your ticket to someone else. If you do, please send me the name and email address of the new participant via Hipsy.
Is the workshop sold out and would you like to sell your ticket? Get in touch and I'll connect you with the next person on the waiting list. You can do this up to 48 hours before the start of the workshop.
✨ Other Sweet Cuddle Sundays: 13 September · 4 October · 6 December · 3 January
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