Kissing Dojo

Event information according to the organizer's description:

The workshop is hosted by Noam Raz.

A kiss can be gentle, intense, shy, or hungry. It can open doors, create longing, or reveal boundaries. In this Dojo, participants explore kissing in a delicate and detailed way, paying close attention to the physical, emotional, and relational nuances of this act.

The exploration is slow, gradual, and methodical, with emphasis on verbal and non-verbal digestion, moving between stimulation and regulation. The workshop supports noticing the weight and intimacy of a kiss and finding an aligned way to engage with another person.

What to expect

This Dojo is for anyone curious about exploring lip-to-lip contact in a systematic and attentive way. The emphasis is on listening to each other and oneself, while making space for sensations, emotions, and experiences that may arise.

The workshop begins with a solo somatic warm-up inspired by Feldenkrais, followed by partner work introducing contact and consent. Participants can say no, check in, and follow their own pace. Roughly half of the workshop is devoted to preparation before lip-to-lip contact, using forms of touch and interaction that most people find comfortable with anyone.

Each edition focuses on a different theme. Returning participants are welcome, as there will be new material and new people to meet. Comfortable clothing for movement is recommended. Couples are welcome, with the understanding that partner changes are an essential part of the Dojo.

A note on gender

An assistant will help with pairing, but partners of a specific gender cannot be guaranteed. Participants may step aside from any exercise and rejoin in the next round.

Exploring kissing with someone of a gender one would not normally kiss may be possible, but is never required. Such experiments are valuable only when motivated by genuine curiosity.