DC Squish, Stretch, Smoosh & Snuggles with Monique, Peter, and Aviva

A Playful Afternoon of Movement, Pressure Play & Cozy Connection Squish, Stretch, Smoosh & SnugglesA Playful Afternoon of Movement, Pressure Play & Cozy Connection Led by Peter Petersen, Monique Darling, and Aviva How much of your life do you spend inside your head? Thinking. Planning. Scrolling. Working. Remembering one thing while twelve more things arrive. Your body is still here, patiently waiting for you to come home. Squish, Stretch, Smoosh & Snuggles is a playful, clothes on afternoon dedicated to helping you leave the busy mind for a while and return to the wisdom, pleasure, and playfulness of your body. Together, we will explore gentle acro yoga, Pressure Play, Embodied Interactive Connection Practices, consensual touch, and plenty of cozy snuggles. Stretch Discover the joy of gentle partner acrobatics through accessible acro yoga. Explore strength, balance, trust, stretching, and playful collaboration as you learn creative ways to support and be supported by another body. No experience, flexibility, or circus skills are needed. Every practice can be adapted for your body, comfort, and ability. Squish & Smoosh Did you know your body is filled with natural ropes, pulleys, muscles, and connective tissue that can make pressure and resistance feel surprisingly delicious? Have you ever wanted the comforting weight of someone pressing against you? Felt calmer under a weighted blanket? Loved being squeezed in a strong hug? Found yourself squealing with delight while playfully wrestling with someone you trust? There are many reasons our bodies enjoy safe, wanted pressure. Come play, explore, get curious, and try some of them with us. You may discover new ways to feel grounded, confident, connected, and wonderfully alive inside your own skin. Connect Our Embodied Interactive Connection Practices will invite you to become curious about how you relate to yourself and others. Instead of only talking about connection, you will get to feel it. You may explore movement, mirroring, playful communication, giving and receiving, asking for what you want, and noticing what your body is actually saying. These practices can help you build confidence, communicate more clearly, and connect without having to pretend, impress, or get anything right. Snuggle As the afternoon softens, we will move into consensual affection and cozy connection. You might offer a back rub, receive a head scratch, enjoy gentle nuzzling, share a strong hug, spoon, rest beside someone, or curl up in a cuddle puddle. You can also choose to enjoy the space without touching anyone. There is no single right way to participate. Come Home to Your Body Safe, wanted touch, playful movement, and supportive connection may help your body move out of stress and toward its calmer rest and digest response. When the body feels supported, we may experience more ease, presence, connection, emotional softness, and room to breathe. This afternoon is an invitation to: • Explore gentle acro yoga and partner stretching • Play with pressure, resistance, pushing, and pulling • Squish, squeeze, and smoosh • Experience Embodied Interactive Connection Practices • Practice clear consent and loving boundaries • Build confidence asking for what you want • Give and receive affection • Laugh, play, and meet new people • Enjoy lots and lots of snuggles Every practice is an invitation. You are always free to choose what feels good, what does not, and what you want to try. You will never be required to touch anyone or receive touch. This is a sober, nonerotic, consent centered experience. Come alone, with a partner, or with friends. Wear something soft and comfortable that lets your body move. Pajamas and onesies are warmly welcomed. You do not need to be flexible, athletic, experienced, or naturally cuddly. You only need a body, some curiosity, and a willingness to listen to yourself. Come let your mind rest for a while. Your body would love some time with you. Cost is $69 early bird $79 general admission $125 for couples