The Mush

*Please read event description in its entirety* Welcome to the Mush, a values-oriented, agreements-based, touch-positive space. A big pile of humans, celebrating a culture of Safety, Love, Authenticity and Autonomy. The world’s first structured cuddle puddle and touch-positive consent training. The event has many aspects: philosophy, consent & communication practice, self-care extravaganza, many-handed healing touch opportunities, slow-motion contact dance, and more. Our vision is to create touch-positive communities here in NYC and around THE WORLD! We require everyone to first attend the “Welcome Mush” to get oriented around community values, agreements and all the other tools & skills we need to cuddle safely together 💛 See the Agenda for the Welcome Mush below 😊 · 6:30 - 7:00 – Welcome Period (Doors Open) · 7:00 - 7:20 – Opening Circle (Group Sharing, What is the Mush?) · 7:20 - 8:00 – Sharing & Practicing Community Agreements · 8:00 - 8:30 – Consent & Communication Exercises · 8:30 - 9:00 – Creating THE MOST INCLUSIVE cuddle puddle on earth (aka the Mush, as seen above!) · 9:00 - 10:00 – Open Mush Time · 10:00 - 10:20 – Closing Circle (Group Sharing & Integration) This is a place to open your heart and experience love and acceptance from the whole community 💖 We will revel in the beauty of touch, healthy boundaries, subtle non-verbal communication, and exploring the connection of human bodies in an explicitly non-sexual container. We also ask that everyone comes in a state of sobriety and sensitivity that supports full awareness of their own and others' boundaries. To create a safe container for this exploration, it's only possible to join the event and receive the location if you agree to honor the Community Agreements and complete a short questionnaire. These agreements support the core values of the Mush: Safety, Love, Authenticity and Autonomy. Please review the Community Agreements and complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/DtujR8z4jZezjzyA8 . We’ll also be discussing and practicing the agreements during the event 😊 · Doors open at 6:30 pm, Opening Circle starts at 7:00 pm, Doors close at 7:20 pm · Wear comfy clothing that helps you feel relaxed · Some snacks will be provided and you’re welcome to bring snacks to share with the group Join us for an evening where every touch is an expression of kindness and every interaction is a step towards deeper connection. We would love to see you there 💛 We will never turn someone away due to lack of funds. If cost is an issue, work exchange in support of the event is possible. Please reach out to themushcommunity@gmail.com . About the Facilitator: Mihir Shah first discovered the Mush on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. Never having heard of “cuddle parties” before 🤔, he was nervous, but curious about what the experience could be like. After that first event, he fell in love with the community, values and agreements of this touch-positive space. He loved it so much that he attended the Mush Movement Facilitator Training hosted by Mush Movement Founder Davi Rhein. Now, Mihir is committed to share the experience of the Mush in NYC. To learn more about the Mush and its origins, check out https://www.mushmovement.com/home Photo Credits: Mia Renwall Natural High Healing Festival 2024 Uusikaupunki Finland