Liquid Contact: A warm water class and Jam

Join us for a special day of embodied connection and aquatic play at The Inner Sanctum. Deep in the woods, with the nearest neighbors almost a mile away, and the ocean view on the horizon, this venue is a real treasure. You will be given the gift of deep relaxation and the calming effects that nature and warm water immersion has on our nervous system. (for many it feels like returning back to the womb) Shannon will be guiding somatic connection on land, followed by aquatic exploration and Liquid Contact in a 97 degree womb temperature pool. You will be supported to explore a variety of water principals and movement states, dropping deeply into self and presence. Simple techniques and support will be given for holding one another in the fluid embrace of the water. From this place, we are able to extend awe, presence and reverence to eachother. The closing jam gives us the space to lean into platonic intimacy as we are guided by the water to explore yielding, listening, and surrender. Through our community journey we will deepen trust, release agenda, explore consent, playfulness, & experience nourishing relaxation. We will conclude the evening with a warm bowl of nourishment, heart shares, and tea. Eventbrite link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liquid-contact-tickets-1708696520289?aff=oddtdtcreator Suggested Donation Range: $74-135. We are offering price tiers to make this event accessible for everyone! 2 Work trade options available if you are low on funds and would like to contribute to the event. Inquire at: [email protected] Subject line: Work Trade for LC 1:00pm - Arrive and orient to the land and yourself 1:30pm-Opening Circle and Embodied Consent 3-4:30- Aquatic explorations and orientations 4:30-6- Liquid Contact Jam 6:30pm - Community Dinner 8:30pm - Departure LOCATION: Location details will be sent in your ticket confirmation email as well as in a reminder email that will be sent out the day before the event. The Inner Sanctum is located on 85 acres of peaceful nature near Thomas Fogarty Winery on Skyline in the hills of Woodside (about 1hr from Oakland, San Francisco and Santa Cruz). Health Mindfulness: If you have been around large groups, or are not feeling well, please consider staying home. Let’s do our best to keep each other healthy. What to bring: A bathing suit or alternate clothing that is comfortable and nonrestrictive A towel Moisturizer for your skin Flip flops and a robe A plastic or metal water bottle – you can get dehydrated in the pool and hydration is important for a relaxed body. Some warm and cozy clothes to change into for our shared meal time. We are so looking forward to sharing the warm waters of this sweet sanctuary. ABOUT THE INNER SANCTUM: The Inner Sanctum is a spiritual temple, warm water sanctuary, and community gathering space serving and creating at the intersection of water, sound, and human connection. Located on 85 acres of pristine land in Woodside CA, as a 501(c)(3) California-registered non-denominational church, our work and offerings are in service to enacting a culture of harmony and integrity between humanity, nature, and spirit. ABOUT SHANNON SAHAJA: Shannon Sahaja is a somatic educator and meditation guide who feels most at home in the woods, on a dance floor, in warm water or engaged in silly shenanigans. She holds a BFA in Dance from S.U.N.Y Purchase, and has 2 decades of experience as a movement facilitator. Shannon brings delight to the space with her unique ability to create safety while spicing things up with humor and spontaneity. She has studied extensively with many of the early pioneers of Contact Improvisation, including Nancy Stark Smith, and loves articulating the mechanics of weight sharing for those unfamiliar with the form. From 2017-2024, Shannon enjoyed being the manager and sacred space holder for Ecstatic Dance Oakland and was a resident Yoga and Contact Improvisation teacher. Her personal dedication the last few years has been to deeply regulate her nervous system through integration, big dozes of time in nature, and media fasting. Shannon's passion is to bring presence and emotional intelligence into any container she creates. She creates environments where people feel safe, seen, held, respected, and honored in their uniqueness. https://www.shannonsahaja.com/