| What happens when we stop performing for a little while and give ourselves permission to play, connect, and be seen?
We spend so much of our lives thinking, planning, scrolling, making small talk, and figuring out how we’re supposed to show up. For a few hours, we get to try something different.
You might move with someone without speaking, create a fictional creature together, share something real, laugh with someone you just met, or discover something unexpected about yourself.
Some moments may be playful and delightfully silly. Others may invite more depth.
Bring your curiosity, your awkwardness, your playfulness, your depth, and whatever else is present.
Let your inner child out to play. Set down a few of the masks we wear in everyday life. Have fun, be a little more fully yourself, and leave feeling more connected to yourself and the people around you.
🧡 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll begin with an opening circle and shared agreements before moving into facilitated experiences that may include:
🧡 Playful connection games 🧡 Mindful and expressive movement 🧡 Partner and small-group activities 🧡 Authentic Relating and heartfelt sharing 🧡 Connection in motion inspired by Contact Improv 🧡 Improv, creativity, and opportunities to be delightfully silly 🧡 Consent-based touch and partner movement
Activities vary from Playshop to Playshop and may shift based on the group and what feels alive in the room.
We’ll close with a circle to land and integrate together.
💜 CONSENT & COMMUNITY
Choice and consent are woven throughout the experience. Everything is an invitation.
Some activities involve consensual touch, such as holding hands, fingertip or palm-to-palm contact, or gentle partner movement. You’re always welcome to pass, modify an activity, take a break, or change your mind.
Because touch and partner movement are part of the Playshop, please attend only if you’re comfortable with consensual touch and movement with people of all genders.
People of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship styles, backgrounds, and identities are welcome. We invite curiosity, respect for our differences, and connection without assumptions.
This is a fully clothed, non-sexual, substance-free event.
💜 ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Mia Blaisdel is the founder of Connected Heart Events and has spent nearly a decade creating experiences centered around play, movement, communication, and community.
With a BA in Theatre and a lifelong background in performance and improvisation, Mia blends Authentic Relating, Nonviolent Communication, Tantra, mindfulness, embodiment, consent, and her love of human connection into playful, participatory experiences.
Over the years, friendships, communities, romantic relationships, and even marriages have grown from Connected Heart gatherings.
At the heart of Mia’s work is creating spaces where people can be more fully themselves, feel seen, and experience a deeper sense of connection and belonging.
www.connectedheartevents.com mia@connectedheartevents.com
💫 TICKETS
Community Ticket — $20 A limited number of discounted tickets to support accessibility. No questions asked. 💜
Standard Ticket — $30 Admission at the standard rate.
Supporter Ticket — $45 For those who can give a little extra and want to support this work and future gatherings. Thank you! 💜
No one turned away for lack of funds. If cost is a barrier, please reach out. Volunteer opportunities are available in exchange for admission.
👕 WHAT TO WEAR / BRING
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
Bring a reusable water bottle. Optional: bring a snack for yourself or something to share.
Please avoid perfumes, colognes, and strongly scented products.
Please refrain from alcohol or recreational drugs before and during the event.
🏡 ACCESSIBILITY
This event takes place in a two-story private home in Sunnyvale. There are two small steps to enter, and the main gathering space is on the second floor. There is no elevator.
Exact address shared after registration.
🩷 HEALTH
If you’re sick or experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, please stay home. We’d love to see you at a future gathering. |
