Cocoa and Hugs

How often do you say “yes” even though you have a “no” inside you? How often do you hold back your true desires, needs, or boundaries in order to fit in, not to disappoint, or to maintain harmony?

Cocoa and Hugs is a workshop that invites you to stop and listen more deeply to yourself. Through mindful presence and human contact practices, we explore what it means to be honest with your feelings, boundaries, and desires.

This workshop is an opportunity to notice the places where we automatically give away our truth. At the same time, we discover how liberating it can be to say a clear “no” and how powerful it is to receive a sincere “yes.” In a safe and supportive space, we practice trusting the wisdom of our body and expressing what is truly true in the moment.

Many participants experience more clarity, confidence, and inner peace. When we stop acting out of habit or obligation and start listening to our authentic inner compass, our relationships also become more honest, closer, and more alive.

This workshop is an invitation to meet ourselves more deeply and discover that true connection with others begins with an honest connection with ourselves.

NB! It is necessary to bring a cup of cocoa with you to the workshop.

AGREEMENTS

1. Clothes remain on throughout the ceremony.
2. You are always free to choose whether or not you want to be in physical contact with others. Contact is welcome, but it is in no way mandatory. During the Cocoa and Hugs ceremony, you never have to be in physical contact with anyone unless it is your authentic desire at the moment.
3. Before touching someone, always ask for permission and wait for a clear verbal YES as an answer. Try to express your desire as precisely and clearly as possible.
4. If your answer is yes, say YES. If your answer is no, say NO.
5. If you are not completely sure or hesitant, say NO anyway. “Maybe” means NO.
6. You always have the right to change your mind. Even during contact.
7. Both tears and laughter are welcome. All feelings, emotions and bodily sensations are welcome.
8. During this ceremony, we do not connect with romantic or sexual overtones. We treat each other in a friendly and platonic way. If sexual attraction or arousal arises, it is a completely normal reaction – we take responsibility for it and distance ourselves from others or the group until we are back in our own center.