About this event
Holding Spaces, Bodies and Moods
We are often trying to fit into structures that we didn’t build and are in spaces not created with us in mind in a world that doesn’t prioritise our bodies and our pleasure. We believe that when we intentionally create spaces to collectively feel joy, love, pleasure and even sadness, we can build a revolution in the small spaces between ourselves.
This workshop explores the art of intentional space creation, with the aim to arm participants with the tools and confidence to go on creating and holding spaces in collaborative and emergent ways. Building from a foundation of compassion, curiosity and honesty, we will engage in a spiralic journey exploring the space inside, around and between the self, one another, the collective and the universal.
The facilitators will hold the space, however, this workshop belongs to its participants and we will collectively map ways in which we can hold and facilitate spaces in small and large ways. We are all the experts in what makes us feel safe, heard and loved.
Facilitators:
Bekah (they/she) is a neurodivergent organiser, writer, researcher, facilitator, doula, part-time witch of West African heritage. They run regular trainings, reading groups and hold spaces and workshops that promote community care and movement sustainability. They also organise around housing issues in the London Renters Union. @planebekah
Bella (they/them) is a white neurodivergent musician, Yoga teacher and witch. They regularly teach Yoga and meditation and are most passionate about creating embodiment spaces for queer and trans people. They have co-facilitated meets connecting young people within local music scenes; volunteered with Girls Rock and The London LGBTQ Community Centre; and have held freeform, celebratory, ritual gatherings in the woods. @b.bbbod
Accessibility:
The Centre's accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.