The Well-being Experience: Mind & Body Replenishment for EdFringe Artists

The Well-being Experience was designed for Fringe artists to soothe nerves and create feelings of harmony, connection and calm. First timers are warmly welcome.

What happens at this event?

The flow of activities is a proven method for building trust and safe connection at each person’s pace and comfort level. It begins with an Opening Circle and then eases into a calming activity called Body and Breath. From there, the group can try a series of activities that gently touch into vulnerability, presence and compassion.

Like what?

Your leader, Jean Franzblau, will choose exercises that are unique to the needs of the group such as curiosity challenges, embodiment games, mindful listening, conversational prompts, and much more. Consent and boundaries are enthusiastically encouraged. Attendees are welcome to participate at the level that feels just right. The event finishes with an uplifting Closing Circle.

When is it?

Tuesdays: August 6, 13 and 20 at 2:00-3:00pm

You can attend one session or all three.

Where is it?

Health in Mind: 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2

How much is it, and how do I book?

The event is free, but there’s limited space.

To hold a spot, email your preferred date or dates to fringe@health-in-mind.org.uk.

* Please un-book if you can’t make it to make room for those on the waiting list.

Who’s the leader?

Jean Franzblau (she/her) is an EdFringe 2024 artist from Los Angeles and the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary – a California destination for connection and community since 2014. Her events are known for having a fun, upbeat style honed by Jean’s years in performing arts and corporate training. She has presented at universities and for audiences around the USA and abroad. She’s also an Intimacy Coordinator for TV, film and theater. Jean’s work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Keeping Up with Kardashians, and The Guardian. She graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Communications from UCLA. You can find her writing in The Consent Guidebook and the anthology, Embraceable. Jean’s EdFringe show is “My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky.“

Who collaborated to put this together?

The Well-being Experience is offered through a collaboration between Health in Mind, EdFringe and Jean Franzblau‘s Cuddle Sanctuary.