The Body of Loneliness: Part 1
(The Dog, Francisco Goya, 1823)
There’s a lot of talk about loneliness and thankfully these discussions have generated many initiatives like walking associations, topic focused meetups, dinner groups and silent reading clubs. These things have worked for many. But there are some of us who still feel the lingering effects of loneliness deep in our bones; and as the famous book goes, the body is keeping score.
For this event series, The Body of Loneliness, Be In Colour's Abi & Personality Psychology Coach Joyce Meng will explore how different parts of our body hold and express loneliness. In this session we will be focusing on what’s above the shoulders: the ears and eyes. This will be a deeply immersive and interactive session. Through guided exercises, sensory exploration, and embodied practices, we'll discover how our eyes and ears both contribute to and can help heal our experience of isolation.
Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Time: 2:00PM promptly (doors open at 1:45PM)
Location: The 519, 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
Ticket cost: $15
Doors open at 1:45PM and we'll begin at 2:00PM. Please try not to be late as it causes you to miss vital information and is disruptive.
Event flow:
Welcome
Eyes
Break
Ears
Close
The image for this event is from Adobe stock photos.
Accessibility:
If you need accessibility support(s) please email beincolourshop@gmail.com.
Photography:
We may take photos or short videos during the event to capture the atmosphere. If you prefer not to appear in any images, please let us know in advance or notify program helpers upon arrival. We’ll work to honor your preference so you can fully enjoy the experience.
FAQs:
Q1: Do I need to be a certain type of person to join this event?
A1: Everyone is welcome no matter the age, gender, race, orientation, ethnicity, ability, political affiliation, etc. We prefer people who are kind, open, and nuanced in their approach when meeting new people. But for this event, we’ll make an exception, we want you as you are.
Refund Policy:
No refunds, all purchases are final. Transfers are possible, send your ticket to the person you transfer to and have them share that detail at check-in.
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(Morning Sun, Edward Hopper, 1952)
(The Lonely Man, Vikash Kalra, 2021, read more here)