An IRL dating event for the queer community. Designed for the brave ones.
// about \\
Created by Allie Hoffman as part of her masters degree thesis work at Columbia University's Spirit Mind Body Institute, 'the feels' is a 3-hour evening that includes an 80 minute facilitated experience.
The format builds off the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Dr Martha Eddy, the Buddha + the Tavistock Institute - among others.
'The feels' level 1 experience guides you through pairings that include meditations, prompts, positive reflections, and somatic elements like eye gazes + hugs.
'The feels' believes that =>
Better relating is possible.
Your body holds infinite wisdom, and tapping into that to determine if you want to connect deeper with someone, gives you more valuable 'information' than head-based read outs like where someone lives or where they work;
Online dating has left us treating each other badly; the way back is to show up with kindness, and care - which we facilitate you into expressions of;
Co-regulation is a powerful place to be - and we're here to help you experience it;
Discomfort is OK. We believe if you're able to sit at the edge of discomfort, and self-soothe - that it empowers a sense of self and pride that fortifies you;
If all you do at 'the feels' is write a love letter to you - we're really happy w that. We don't promise you that you'll meet the love of your life - but we can guarantee that you'll walk away with a sense of your own amazing'ness. We're really here for that.
More things to know about 'the feels' =>
Our facilitators are professionals holding masters degrees (or higher) in the fields of mental health, movement, therapy, performance, and sexual health - among others;
Since inception + in partnership with Columbia, survey data we have collected shows that 70% of all 'feels' level 1 attendees will walk out the contact info for someone they're excited about;
We're here to build a community of people who believe - like we do - that its possible to treat each other better. Your purchasing this ticket opens that world to you. We bring it to life via WhatsApp communities + a series of offerings only available to Level 1 alumni.
// the who \\
this edition of the feels is for those who are ISO queer connection. It's open to all sexual orientations and gender identities within in the LGBTQIA+ community.
the events are inclusive of all body types + religious identities.
It's designed for those who are -baseline- comfortable attending, knowing that consent-based, non-erotic touch is incorporated at various points throughout the evening as part of the somatic pair exercises. Modifications are always available for anyone who does not consent to touch.
the events are inclusive of ages 25-55, but we do not heavily 'gate' based on age.
// please note \\ Tickets are non-refundable, and we no longer allow transfers to future events. For more information on the 'what' and the 'why', please visit our FAQ. If you have any questions about accessibility, please be sure to check out our FAQ before purchasing a ticket.
However, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to the same event in the same category. You are responsible for finding a replacement. Once the switch is confirmed, please email us their name and email.
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// about \\
Created by Allie Hoffman as part of her masters degree thesis work at Columbia University's Spirit Mind Body Institute, 'the feels' is a 3-hour evening that includes an 80 minute facilitated experience.
The format builds off the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Dr Martha Eddy, the Buddha + the Tavistock Institute - among others.
'The feels' level 1 experience guides you through pairings that include meditations, prompts, positive reflections, and somatic elements like eye gazes + hugs.
'The feels' believes that =>
Better relating is possible.
Your body holds infinite wisdom, and tapping into that to determine if you want to connect deeper with someone, gives you more valuable 'information' than head-based read outs like where someone lives or where they work;
Online dating has left us treating each other badly; the way back is to show up with kindness, and care - which we facilitate you into expressions of;
Co-regulation is a powerful place to be - and we're here to help you experience it;
Discomfort is OK. We believe if you're able to sit at the edge of discomfort, and self-soothe - that it empowers a sense of self and pride that fortifies you;
If all you do at 'the feels' is write a love letter to you - we're really happy w that. We don't promise you that you'll meet the love of your life - but we can guarantee that you'll walk away with a sense of your own amazing'ness. We're really here for that.
More things to know about 'the feels' =>
Our facilitators are professionals holding masters degrees (or higher) in the fields of mental health, movement, therapy, performance, and sexual health - among others;
Since inception + in partnership with Columbia, survey data we have collected shows that 70% of all 'feels' level 1 attendees will walk out the contact info for someone they're excited about;
We're here to build a community of people who believe - like we do - that its possible to treat each other better. Your purchasing this ticket opens that world to you. We bring it to life via WhatsApp communities + a series of offerings only available to Level 1 alumni.
// the who \\
this edition of the feels is for those who are ISO queer connection. It's open to all sexual orientations and gender identities within in the LGBTQIA+ community.
the events are inclusive of all body types + religious identities.
It's designed for those who are -baseline- comfortable attending, knowing that consent-based, non-erotic touch is incorporated at various points throughout the evening as part of the somatic pair exercises. Modifications are always available for anyone who does not consent to touch.
the events are inclusive of ages 25-55, but we do not heavily 'gate' based on age.
// please note \\ Tickets are non-refundable, and we no longer allow transfers to future events. For more information on the 'what' and the 'why', please visit our FAQ. If you have any questions about accessibility, please be sure to check out our FAQ before purchasing a ticket.
However, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to the same event in the same category. You are responsible for finding a replacement. Once the switch is confirmed, please email us their name and email.
An IRL dating event for the queer community. Designed for the brave ones.
// about \\
Created by Allie Hoffman as part of her masters degree thesis work at Columbia University's Spirit Mind Body Institute, 'the feels' is a 3-hour evening that includes an 80 minute facilitated experience.
The format builds off the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Dr Martha Eddy, the Buddha + the Tavistock Institute - among others.
'The feels' level 1 experience guides you through pairings that include meditations, prompts, positive reflections, and somatic elements like eye gazes + hugs.
'The feels' believes that =>
Better relating is possible.
Your body holds infinite wisdom, and tapping into that to determine if you want to connect deeper with someone, gives you more valuable 'information' than head-based read outs like where someone lives or where they work;
Online dating has left us treating each other badly; the way back is to show up with kindness, and care - which we facilitate you into expressions of;
Co-regulation is a powerful place to be - and we're here to help you experience it;
Discomfort is OK. We believe if you're able to sit at the edge of discomfort, and self-soothe - that it empowers a sense of self and pride that fortifies you;
If all you do at 'the feels' is write a love letter to you - we're really happy w that. We don't promise you that you'll meet the love of your life - but we can guarantee that you'll walk away with a sense of your own amazing'ness. We're really here for that.
More things to know about 'the feels' =>
Our facilitators are professionals holding masters degrees (or higher) in the fields of mental health, movement, therapy, performance, and sexual health - among others;
Since inception + in partnership with Columbia, survey data we have collected shows that 70% of all 'feels' level 1 attendees will walk out the contact info for someone they're excited about;
We're here to build a community of people who believe - like we do - that its possible to treat each other better. Your purchasing this ticket opens that world to you. We bring it to life via WhatsApp communities + a series of offerings only available to Level 1 alumni.
// the who \\
this edition of the feels is for those who are ISO queer connection. It's open to all sexual orientations and gender identities within in the LGBTQIA+ community.
the events are inclusive of all body types + religious identities.
It's designed for those who are -baseline- comfortable attending, knowing that consent-based, non-erotic touch is incorporated at various points throughout the evening as part of the somatic pair exercises. Modifications are always available for anyone who does not consent to touch.
the events are inclusive of ages 25-55, but we do not heavily 'gate' based on age.
// please note \\ Tickets are non-refundable, and we no longer allow transfers to future events. For more information on the 'what' and the 'why', please visit our FAQ. If you have any questions about accessibility, please be sure to check out our FAQ before purchasing a ticket.
However, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to the same event in the same category. You are responsible for finding a replacement. Once the switch is confirmed, please email us their name and email.
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// about \\
Created by Allie Hoffman as part of her masters degree thesis work at Columbia University's Spirit Mind Body Institute, 'the feels' is a 3-hour evening that includes an 80 minute facilitated experience.
The format builds off the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Dr Martha Eddy, the Buddha + the Tavistock Institute - among others.
'The feels' level 1 experience guides you through pairings that include meditations, prompts, positive reflections, and somatic elements like eye gazes + hugs.
'The feels' believes that =>
Better relating is possible.
Your body holds infinite wisdom, and tapping into that to determine if you want to connect deeper with someone, gives you more valuable 'information' than head-based read outs like where someone lives or where they work;
Online dating has left us treating each other badly; the way back is to show up with kindness, and care - which we facilitate you into expressions of;
Co-regulation is a powerful place to be - and we're here to help you experience it;
Discomfort is OK. We believe if you're able to sit at the edge of discomfort, and self-soothe - that it empowers a sense of self and pride that fortifies you;
If all you do at 'the feels' is write a love letter to you - we're really happy w that. We don't promise you that you'll meet the love of your life - but we can guarantee that you'll walk away with a sense of your own amazing'ness. We're really here for that.
More things to know about 'the feels' =>
Our facilitators are professionals holding masters degrees (or higher) in the fields of mental health, movement, therapy, performance, and sexual health - among others;
Since inception + in partnership with Columbia, survey data we have collected shows that 70% of all 'feels' level 1 attendees will walk out the contact info for someone they're excited about;
We're here to build a community of people who believe - like we do - that its possible to treat each other better. Your purchasing this ticket opens that world to you. We bring it to life via WhatsApp communities + a series of offerings only available to Level 1 alumni.
// the who \\
this edition of the feels is for those who are ISO queer connection. It's open to all sexual orientations and gender identities within in the LGBTQIA+ community.
the events are inclusive of all body types + religious identities.
It's designed for those who are -baseline- comfortable attending, knowing that consent-based, non-erotic touch is incorporated at various points throughout the evening as part of the somatic pair exercises. Modifications are always available for anyone who does not consent to touch.
the events are inclusive of ages 25-55, but we do not heavily 'gate' based on age.
// please note \\ Tickets are non-refundable, and we no longer allow transfers to future events. For more information on the 'what' and the 'why', please visit our FAQ. If you have any questions about accessibility, please be sure to check out our FAQ before purchasing a ticket.
However, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to the same event in the same category. You are responsible for finding a replacement. Once the switch is confirmed, please email us their name and email.
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