Queer Sensual Touch Workshop

Elemental Touch: A Sensory Exploration Workshop

Workshop Overview

This immersive 2.5-hour experience will guide you through a journey of sensory awakening and mindful touch. Designed for Queer people of all genders seeking to deepen their sensory awareness and expand their touch vocabulary, this workshop creates a safe space for exploration and discovery.

Part 1: Nervous System Regulation

We begin by creating a foundation of presence and receptivity through vagal toning practices:

Conscious Breathing: Guided diaphragmatic breathing exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous system
Gentle Movement: Slow, rhythmic movements focused on the neck, shoulders, and spine to release tension
Sound Resonance: Using soft vocalisation and humming to stimulate vagal nerve response
Facial Release: Gentle self-massage of jaw, temples, and facial muscles to reduce holding patterns

These practices help participants transition from the sympathetic "doing" mode to the parasympathetic "being" mode—essential for heightened sensory perception.

Part 2: The Elements of Touch

Explore four distinct touch qualities inspired by natural elements:

Earth Touch

Grounding, firm pressure
Slow, deliberate movements
Palm-centered contact
Creates feelings of security and presence
Practice: Partner compression and mindful holding techniques

Air Touch

Light, feathery contact
Quick, playful movements
Fingertip-focused
Creates ticklish, surprising sensations
Practice: Barely-there tracing and gentle brushing exercises

Fire Touch

Friction-based, warming
Rhythmic, building intensity
Whole hand engagement
Creates energising, awakening sensations
Practice: Percussion techniques and escalating pressure patterns

Water Touch

Flowing, continuous movement
Smooth transitions without breaking contact
Fluid pressure variations
Creates soothing, connecting sensations
Practice: Wave-like motions and seamless touch sequences

Part 3: Sensory Tool Exploration

Expanding beyond hand touch with carefully selected implements:

Feathers: From large, soft ostrich plumes to small, precise craft feathers
Silk and Fabric: Various textures from smooth silk to textured velvet
Temperature Play: Warm stones and cool metal implements
Percussion Tools: Soft drumming implements for rhythmic stimulation

Workshop Details

Prerequisites: None. Open to Queer adults 18+ of all genders and orientations.
What to Wear: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows movement.
What to Bring: A yoga mat or blanket, water bottle, and journal.
Boundaries: All exercises are consent-based. Participants choose their comfort level.

What You Need To Know

Age restriction: 18 +

Terms & Conditions

This is a sensory education workshop focused on nervous system regulation and expanded touch awareness. While sensual in nature, this is not a sexual workshop.

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Queer Sensual Touch Workshop

Elemental Touch: A Sensory Exploration Workshop

Workshop Overview

Part 1: Nervous System Regulation