Embodied Play workshop Utrecht

About this event

What if touch, play, and connection could feel safe again?

Embodied Play is an embodied, non-verbal, relational movement practice for self-discovery and deeper connections. You are invited to step onto the mat and play with one or more people.

In this Embodied Play workshop, we'll engage with our whole body & being, diving into our curiosity, and co-creating a space for playful exploration and genuine human connection.

Let's explore the sense of freedom, aliveness, intimacy and authentic expressions in this field of unfolding, moment to moment dynamics of playing together. Sometimes wild, sometimes soft, or slow, or energetic, quiet, every time a surprise. There is no right or wrong. There is no goal. Every dynamic new and unique, and profound.

This evening has a simple and clear design. We begin with a guided body awareness exercise to ground and attune to yourself, others and the space. This way, you can connect with others within your own boundaries and create a deeper connection with yourself.
Then we move on to Embodied Play and from there we will end with a calming, integrating and nourishing partner meditation, the Belly2Belly.

This evening is a great opportunity to practice intimacy & authentic connection in a non-sexual way, and take the embodied experiences, insights and exercises into your own living environment.

During the workshop, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet and explore with different people. No experience is required, just your presence and willingness to play in your own unique way.

Everything is an invitation—you don’t have to do anything. Participation in an activity is your free choice every time.

Come as you are, leave more connected

Practical information:

✦Where:
Kanaalweg 84 A
3533 HG Utrecht, Nederland
- Free parking
- 15 min. walk from Central Station

✦When
Friday Oct 17 - 2025
Walk in 18.30
We begin the workshop at 19.00 and end at 22.00
with some chill out time after

✦ Investment
Early Bird tickets €21,- until Oct 03-2025
Normal ticket €27,-

✦ What to bring
your bottle of water
where comfortable clothing to move freely in
Bring socks for the play!

✦ For who?
Embodied Play is for anyone seeking to explore self-discovery, physical connection, and embrace their authentic self through playful, embodied, and relational movement practices. No prior experience is required. We offer different gendered tickets to ensure a balanced group dynamic, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all participants.

✦ For questions or more information, please contact us at:
e-mail: thecuddlycommunity@gmail.com


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please take a moment to read the Terms and conditions: the cancellation policy and liability waiver. All questions are very welcome. When you book your ticket, you agree to these Terms and Conditions:

👉CANCELLATION POLICY

- If you can no longer attend, you are welcome to sell/give your ticket to someone else.
Send us an email with the name of the person you are transferring your ticket to.
Or else:
- If you cancel up to 2 weeks before the start of the course, 50% of the payment will be refunded
- If you cancel later than 2 weeks before the start of the event, 0% of the payment will be refunded

👉LIABILITY WAIVER

By making a booking, you agree to our waiver of liability.
Participation in a workshop, course, retreat, massage, or treatment is entirely at your own risk. By making your reservation, you confirm that you are in good health and that you, as a participant, fully accept responsibility for your own well-being and health, including in the event of physical complaints, injury, or accident. If you have any doubts, we recommend consulting your physician before participating.


Facilitator: Nick

✦ Nick de Kok
Nick is a software engineer by day and a group facilitator by night. Nick de Kok brings a wealth of experience in the field of group facilitation, specialized in Circling, Embodied Intimacy and Nonviolent Communication. Driven by a passion for creating spaces where heart-centered communication flourishes, Nick also founded Honest Requests and The Cuddly Couch in Utrecht, combining clear communication with embodiment practices. He focuses on removing the obstacles that prevent us from being authentic and honest with each other.


Nick is one of the founders of the Cuddly Community.
A transformative group aimed at generating intimacy through. emotional openness, physical connection and playful exploration, in a safe, slow and guided, non-sexual way. To reawaken our need for human connection, from animal to animal, from body to body, from heart to heart. By trusting our bodies and each other, we regain our original innocence, and remember that we are safe.
When we feel safe, we dare to take more risks, live more fully, be more adventurous, feel more connected, we play and enjoy, leading to stress relief, aliveness, joy, authenticity, playfulness, deeper intimacy, and heartfelt connections.

Our core mission is to fulfill the primal need for human connection and touch in a safe, respectful and deeply meaningful way.

✦ We look forward to welcoming you and creating an evening of intimacy, discovery and fun together!

Be Welcome

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Embodied Play (Primal Play) as taught in the Embodied Intimacy Training by Buster and Rachel - Belly2Belly created by David Cates