BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:698@breathebayarea.us DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T210000 DTSTAMP:20241023T074440Z URL:https://breathebayarea.us/events/couples-connection-a-partner-massage- workshop-to-deepen-intimacy/ SUMMARY:Couples Connection: A Partner Massage Workshop to Deepen Intimacy DESCRIPTION:Experience a transformative evening with your partner at the Ce nter SF through the Couples Connection: A Partner Massage Workshop. This u nique event\, led by Alexis Held\, is designed to help couples build deepe r intimacy and connection through the art of massage\, breathwork\, and em bodied practices. Whether you're new to massage or looking to strengthen y our skills\, this workshop will leave you and your partner feeling more co nnected\, relaxed\, and empowered.\n\nThe session begins with a welcoming circle\, where participants set their intentions for the evening and ask a ny initial questions. Alexis will then guide couples through a series of s imple yet powerful connection exercises\, teaching key massage and breathw ork techniques that enhance intimacy and communication. These tools can be easily incorporated into your daily or weekly routines to strengthen your physical\, mental\, and emotional bond.\n\nThroughout the workshop\, you will be encouraged to tune into your partner’s needs\, creating a space of safety\, trust\, and restoration. Alexis will teach specific massage te chniques that not only rejuvenate the receiver but also prevent the giver from feeling fatigued. By practicing mindful touch and breath\, couples wi ll learn how to support each other in ways that cultivate long-lasting con nection.\n\nKey Elements of the Workshop:\n\n Learn effective massage tec hniques that strengthen intimacy while keeping both partners energized.\n Engage in guided exercises that promote deeper attunement\, safety\, and emotional connection.\n Practice breathwork and mindful touch to support mental\, physical\, and emotional well-being.\n Experience structured che ck-ins that enhance communication\, helping you and your partner express y our needs and desires more effectively.\n\nParticipants will leave the wor kshop with a stronger sense of connection\, trust\, and understanding\, ga ining valuable insights into what works for both themselves and their part ner.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Two small\, firm pillows and any blankets for comfort.\n A robe or easy-to-remove shirt for practicing massage on the b ack and neck.\n A pillowcase for cover during face-up work.\n A small to wel for your hands.\n Your own massage oil (suggested options: almond\, c oconut\, jojoba\, or olive oil). Aromatherapy bottles will also be availab le for purchase.\n\nTestimonial: "I would definitely take this class again with my partner. It gave me confidence in my massage techniques\, and Ale xis’s guidance was supportive and clear. I even managed to relax my part ner\, who’s a massage therapist! This experience was truly a gift—than k you\, Alexis!" — Santana D.\n\nWorkshop Details:\n\n Price: $222 per couple (Early Bird: $200\, Door Price: $250)\n Time: Doors open at 6:20 p m for setup. The workshop begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Please arrive on tim e as no admission will be granted after 6:45 pm.\n Location: The Center S F\n Notes: Please bring the recommended items\, and if pregnant\, consult with Alexis at alexis.held@gmail.com. A 1:1 coaching session may be more suitable for prenatal needs.\n\nAbout Alexis Held: Alexis Held is a Bay Ar ea-based intimacy coach\, embodiment guide\, and certified massage therapi st. Known as a "ReBirth Doula\," she supports individuals and couples thro ugh body-centered modalities to foster physical\, mental\, emotional\, and spiritual well-being. With her organization\, Move Happy\, Alexis creates safe spaces for people to reconnect with themselves and each other throug h breath\, touch\, movement\, and sound. Her workshops and 1:1 coaching se ssions are designed to empower people with tools for inner transformation\ , helping them live more fully in their bodies and relate to the world fro m a place of love and awareness.\n\nFor more information or to connect wit h Alexis\, visit:\nInstagram: @alexischristinamovehappy\nFacebook: Move Ha ppy Bodywork &\; Massage\nLinktree: AlexisChristinaMoveHappy\n\nGET TIC KETS\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breathebayarea.us/wp-content/uploads/202 4/10/Couples-Connection-A-Partner-Massage-Workshop-to-Deepen-Intimacy.jpeg CATEGORIES:Wellness Events LOCATION:The Center SF\, 548 Fillmore Street San Francisco\, St San Francis co\, California\, 94117\, CA\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=548 Fillmore Street San Fra ncisco\, St San Francisco\, California\, 94117\, CA\, United States;X-APPL E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Center SF:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR