The holidays are approaching, with lights in the streets, full tables, and the familiar mix of joy and intensity that tends to come with this time of year. It’s a season of togetherness, but it can also fill your days with noise, expectations, and the kind of family dynamics that leave your system fuller than you'd like. Maybe you enjoy the warmth of it all, yet notice a quiet wish for something softer. Or maybe you long for a moment that feels grounded and real, where you can exhale and land.
Cuddles after Christmas offers you exactly that. A gentle place to arrive after the holiday rush, where you can unwind, soften, and reconnect with yourself in a calm and spacious way. It’s a workshop centered around platonic touch, slow presence, and the kind of connection that brings you back into your body.
We create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where your system can settle and your breath can deepen. You are invited to ease into the afternoon, meet others at a gentle pace, and let the softness of the space support you. Whether you crave quiet, warmth, or a simple reset before the new year begins, you’re welcome to join us.
Exactly as you are.
✨ Why cuddling? ✨
Touch supports your whole system in simple, powerful ways. It:
🔸 Calms your nervous system and brings a steady sense of safety
🔸 Helps your body let go of tension and soften stress
🔸 Boosts hormones like oxytocin and serotonin, which support warmth and connection
🔸 Strengthens your immune system and supports healthy blood pressure
🔸 Helps you feel your boundaries and express them with clarity and care
✨ What to expect ✨
We begin with a moment to arrive, breathe, and let the outside world fade a little. From there, we first reconnect with our own bodies, giving ourselves time to settle before meeting others. Contact builds slowly and naturally. Sometimes through eye contact. Sometimes through a simple touch of hands. Some exercises invite lightness and play. Others invite depth and stillness. You choose what feels right for you.
You’re free to participate, pause, or observe at any moment. Every way of being in the space is valid. We remind you gently and regularly that your “yes” and your “no” both matter. Clear communication keeps the atmosphere grounded and supportive. If something feels overwhelming or unclear, our assistants are here to help you regulate and reconnect. You remain in charge of your own experience; we hold the space around you with care.
✨ Who is this for? ✨
This workshop is for anyone who wants a soft place to slow down after Christmas. A moment to recharge, breathe, and meet others from a grounded and gentle place. You’ll practice expressing what you want, naming what you don’t want, and staying close to yourself in connection. These skills carry beautifully into daily life too.
✨ About the facilitator ✨
Tessa Anna is a dedicated facilitator of workshops in cuddling and conscious touch. She creates warm, trustworthy spaces where people can reconnect with themselvesand each other in a calm and embodied way. Her work is rooted in consent, the nervous system, and neurodiversity, with a deep respect for each person’s pace.
In her workshops, you’re invited to slow down, listen to your body, and explore what touch means to you in an honest and loving atmosphere. Tessa meets everyone with openness and presence, welcoming you exactly as you are.
✨ Practical information ✨
📅 Sunday 28 December 2025
⏰ Doors open at 13:30, the workshop begins at 14:00 and ends around 17:30
📍 Location: Workshop space ’t Hart, Laan Blussé van Oud Alblas 2, Soesterberg. Free parking on site. Bus 56 runs twice per hour from Amersfoort Central Station.
🗣️ Language: English, unless the full group prefers Dutch
🎟️ Tickets are non-refundable, but you may pass yours on to someone else. If you do, please message me through Hipsy with the name and email of the new participant.
We look forward to sharing an afternoon of warmth, softness, and connection with you. Tea and chocolate will be waiting for you 🤎
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