Valentine’s Day Special: Hugging Circle [public]

​Did you know that the origins of Valentine’s Day weren’t purely about romantic love?

​In 3rd-century Rome, Emperor Claudius II is believed to have outlawed marriage, convinced that single men without wives or families made better soldiers.

​Saint Valentine, a Christian priest, thought this was deeply unjust. He secretly helped soldiers and ordinary people stay connected to love, family, and meaning—acts of care that ultimately led to his imprisonment.

​Valentine’s Day is about protecting human connection in systems that try to suppress it.

​On this special day, join us if this feels like you:

• ​You’re navigating difficulties or transitions (work, family, grief, relationships, burnout) and want a space to feel held, grounded, and not alone.

• ​You’re craving real human connection beyond small talk.

• ​You want a consent-based, platonic environment to explore safe connection, with clear boundaries respected.

​Together, we’ll celebrate compassion, presence, and the experience of being held safely.

​🌿 Agenda

​2:00-2:15PM Welcome, consent guidelines, and grounding (warm tea served)

​2:15-2:30PM Guided warm-up to relax the body and nervous system

​2:30-3:00PM Speed hugging (the person who hugs the most people wins a prize)

​3:00-4:00PM Open hugging & social at your own pace

​You are always free to say yes, no, or not right now. Open to singles, couples, and friends.

​Space is intentionally limited to ensure a safe and supportive experience.

​RSVP early to reserve your spot. See you 💗