Friendship Yoga

Friendship Yoga is a guided experience designed to soothe the nervous system and create feelings of harmony, connection and inner peace. First timers are warmly welcome, and no yoga experience (or flexibility of any kind) is required.

What to Expect

The flow of activities is a proven method for building trust and safe connection at each person’s pace and comfort level. The experience begins with an Opening Circle and then eases into a calming activity called Body and Breath. Next is a transition to the heart of the practice – the Friendship Yoga Sequence. The event finishes with an uplifting Closing Circle.

Health Guidelines

Please skip this event if you’re feeling “off” or may be contagious. You can cancel and get a refund or credit for a future event. Thanks in advance for taking care of our community!

How Does It Work?

The Friendship Yoga Sequence is a series of activities designed to gently touch into vulnerability, presence and compassion. The trained facilitator selects exercises that are unique to the needs of each gathering such as curiosity challenges, embodiment games, mindful listening, conversational prompts and much more. Consent and boundaries are enthusiastically encouraged while practicing Friendship Yoga. Attendees are welcome to participate at the level that feels just right.

About Your Guide

Jean Franzblau (she/her) is the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary – the Los Angeles destination for connection and community since 2014. Her events are known for having a fun, upbeat style honed by Jean’s years in corporate training and the performing arts. Jean has practiced yoga for more than twenty years and is a former Training Manager at YogaWorks. She has presented at universities and for audiences around the country and abroad. She’s also an Intimacy Coordinator for TV, film and theater. Jean’s work has been featured in the LA Times, Rolling Stone, BuzzFeed and The Guardian. She graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Communications from UCLA. You can find her writing in The Consent Guidebook, the anthology, Embraceable, and her blog. Learn more at JeanFranzblau.com.

Testimonials

Here’s what attendees have to say about Cuddle Sanctuary events:

“I felt a deep sense of well-being, peace, and comfort. It was over too soon. I will be back!”

“…after only going once I am making this a mandatory component for my self-care routine.”

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