Join us for Sex Worker Wellness Day on Sunday May 12 2024: featuring a Metal and Movement Workout Class from 5-6pm, a Breathwork and Nervous System Regulation Workshop for all levels and bodies from 6-7pm, and an Authentic Relating & Peer Support Circle from 7-9pm.
These events are open to current and former sex workers ONLY! All attendees must use the form below to pre-register with SWEET to receive location for this event. This is to protect the safety and privacy of everyone involved.
You do not have to stay for every segment - come and leave whenever you’d like between 5-7pm! Anyone who wants to hang out but not participate in the fitness and breathwork workshops is welcome to grab supplies and mingle inside during the workshops. The workshops will take place in the yard (or in the garage if it's raining). If you want to participate in the peer support circle, please arrive by 7pm.
Meet, mingle, and connect with your local colleagues, get involved with SWEET’s ongoing projects, get connected to resources and enjoy being in a safe and welcoming environment with fellow adult industry professionals!
Metal & Movement Workshop, 5-6pm:
this will be a 45 minute beginner friendly, Pilates-based workout to metal music! Mats, and light dumbbells will be provided for optional use. You can Always feel free to honor your body and move at your comfort level or modify any movement to your needs. facilitated by jade rose, community member & "body positive fitness instructor"
Breathwork and Nervous System Regulation Workshop, 6-7pm:
Breath embodied movement + nervous system regulation; how your body breathes and moves can regulate how you show up in your daily experience. We'll open with a grounding breath practice and explore where your body expands to accommodate oxygen, and how you can use your breath + body connection to down regulate (or activate) your nervous system. We'll close with somatic movement to move or generate energy within your body. Flexibility and/or experience is NOT required; all levels, all bodies, all hearts are welcome. Mats and supplies will be provided. facilitated by a community member.
Authentic Relating & Peer Support Circle, 7-9pm: T-group is a conversational meditative practice fostering interpersonal connection. We talk about what’s alive in us and between us and we let that change us. facilitated by a community member @L0veDianaPrince.
If you have donations of safer sex supplies (including sterilized or new sex toys), packaged condoms / lube (especially non-latex), menstrual supplies, diapers and formula, plan b / emergency contraception, Opill, or any *new* or *like new / lightly used* clothing, accessories (sex toys, BDSM props, jewelry, etc), or work gear, drop them off at the event! We will have another open closet at our next Wellness Day.
Accessibility info: the location does not have stairs, but there are steep slopes. The backyard has stairs to access a portion of the yard, but there are no steps to enter or exit the yard, home, or garage. Masks will be provided and are encouraged. The indoor discussion space is ventilated and there is an air purifier with a HEPA filter, and the fitness workshops take place outside or in a garage with an open door facing the outside. Indoor seating is provided for up to 15 people; some floor seating is also available, but social distancing (6 ft) is not possible within the indoor space. A bathroom is available; a quiet room for decompression can be made available during the discussion time as well. If you need additional accommodations or have questions, please reach out or indicate in the form below and we will follow up with you.
