What we’re about
Centered is a community school that offers classes, training workshops, and both local and international wellness retreats to the New Haven County community. What sets Centered apart is our emphasis on teaching from traditional or thoughtfully informed practices, including spiritual, religious, or philosophical teachings.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Karaoke & Cuddles!Centered , New Haven, CT
Ever just need a HUG? Want to meet new people?
Bring your Pj’s and experience a sweet bubble of nourishing connection and confidence building— karaoke style!!!
At Cuddle Party we like to say that we are providing an EMPOWERING communication workshop, cleverly disguised as a pajama party!
Amanda is a Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator is honored to host these events for our growing community of Cuddle Monsters! Come out and try this unique oxytocin bliss-filled experience and let your stresses melt away.
In our cozy, safe space, we will start with icebreakers and the rules of cuddling for the evening. You will gain practice in setting boundaries, expressing your NO and delivering it with compassion. Simultaneously, you will be encouraged to navigate our space with fearlessness and fun to ultimately discover your HEAVENS YES!
These are skills that can be taken back into your personal life and can drastically improve ALL of your relationships!
You will walk away with newfound confidence and unforgettable memories!
What you will gain:
*Connection
*Friendship
*Community
*Personal Development
*Giving and Receiving Affection
*Healing Touch
*Laughter
* Think hugs, back rubs, foot rubs, nuzzling, head scratching, spooning and all forms of non – sexual snuggling!Please note this is an alcohol and drug-free space and nonsexual environment.
18+ event.
We are not currently requiring a negative covid test for entry.
Tickets here:
https://thetantricmama.mykajabi.com/offers/z96Cm8QF/checkoutRefunds up to 24 hours in advance.
Parking:
There’s free street parking, a free parking lot across the street, & free parking around the corner near sports field. DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE BUILDING, those are marked reserved spots. Enter the building via “The Market Place” doors or the Teakwondo studio door on the east side of building.Wondering if this is for you?
You can listen to Amanda talk about Cuddle Party in an interveiw with Chion Wolf on CT Public Radio here:
https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2022-06-02/we-have-to-talk-about-cuddle-partiesYou can find out more about the event/organization here:
http://www.cuddleparty.comABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR:
Amanda Ananda is an International Tantric Facilitator and Domestic Goddess of 2 outrageous young boys. Amanda has a diverse Tantrica background that allows for a unique, blissful and radiant experience to unfold in her workshops, online courses and sessions. She has studied with The School of Tribal Tantra based on Kashmir Shaivism and Shamanic Ritual, Ipsalu Tantra – Kriya Yoga based on Osho’s dynamic teachings, and Babaji Nagaraj’s esoteric Cobra Breath Technique and Urban Tantra combining modern tantric philosophy with conscious kink. Amanda as a life-long student, immersed herself in the sacred teachings from the Temple of Isis and Mary Magdalene, and is most recently now diving deeply into Somatic Trauma Healing. She encourages you to live blissfully in this intense world by gently taking care of yourself and making joyful well-being your first-and-foremost priority. Her techniques will help you to become embodied with simple-yet-profound, heartfelt tools that you can apply in your daily life.
Working with Amanda will assist you to clear the “murky gunk” that blocks you from your true light, guiding you in opening up to the miracle of life, and embracing the bubble of “ananda” (or, in English, bliss!) that is constantly accessible to us all. She is tremendously enthusiastic and humbled to share these teachings with the wonderful souls who say ‘HEAVEN’S YES’ to time spent with her.
Amanda is responsible for bringing Cuddle Party to the Connecticut area. She is ecstatic and honored to support the quickly evolving local Cuddle Monster community.
You can follow her at Amanda Ananda on Facebook or @thetantricmama on Instagram. Go to www.TheTantricMama.com for free meditations, online courses, private sessions and event schedule.
- CANCELED New England Cuddles CampoutWildheart, Wallkill, NY
CANCELED
## Ever wished Cuddle Party was longer, maybe a sleepover event?Now it is!
I took your feedback and created us a summer New England Cuddles Campout!! Bring your fav pjs, fun summer games and experience a sweet WEEKEND bubble of nourishing connection!!
At our New England Cuddles Campout weekend we hope to extend the sweet energy of Cuddle Parties to include making meals together, music jamming, fireside chats, cold water plunges, morning meditations & karaoke night and obviously LOTS OF SNUGGLES!!
More information and tickets here:
(enjoy the BEAUTIFUL pictures of the Hudson Valley and the WildHeart Center)
WE WILL SHARE OUR FIRST MEAL TOGETHER @ 5:30/6pm, COVER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW & START THE WELCOME CIRCLE at 7:00pm Friday, the 18th.
Closing brunch will be Sunday at 10:30am and checkout is at 12pm.
Please note this is an alcohol and drug-free space and nonsexual environment.
## About Your Facilitator:
Amanda Ananda is an International Tantric Facilitator and Domestic Goddess of 2 outrageous young boys. Amanda has a diverse Tantrica background that allows for a unique, blissful and radiant experience to unfold in her workshops, online courses and sessions. She has studied with The School of Tribal Tantra based on Kashmir Shaivism and Shamanic Ritual, Ipsalu Tantra – Kriya Yoga based on Osho’s dynamic teachings, and Babaji Nagaraj’s esoteric Cobra Breath Technique and Urban Tantra combining modern tantric philosophy with conscious kink. Amanda as a life-long student, immersed herself in the sacred teachings from the Temple of Isis and Mary Magdalene, and is most recently now diving deeply into Somatic Trauma Healing. She encourages you to live blissfully in this intense world by gently taking care of yourself and making joyful well-being your first-and-foremost priority. Her techniques will help you to become embodied with simple-yet-profound, heartfelt tools that you can apply in your daily life.
Working with Amanda will assist you to clear the “murky gunk” that blocks you from your true light, guiding you in opening up to the miracle of life, and embracing the bubble of “ananda” (or, in English, bliss!) that is constantly accessible to us all. She is tremendously enthusiastic and humbled to share these teachings with the wonderful souls who say ‘HEAVEN’S YES’ to time spent with her.
Amanda is responsible for bringing Cuddle Party to the New England area. She is ecstatic and honored to support the ever evolving local Cuddle Monster community.
You can follow her at Amanda Ananda on Facebook or @thetantricmama on Instagram. Go to www.TheTantricMama.com for free meditations, online courses, private sessions and event schedules.
- Divine Rebellion Mini Tantra FestivalEarthdance, Plainfield , MA
~ To embody joy, intimacy, and conscious connection is the ultimate act of rebellion. The Divine Rebellion Festival is where we gather to heal, replenish, and ignite our collective fire ~
We gather at Divine Rebellion to create more than a festival–we are weaving a living, breathing tapestry of community, courage, and joy. We believe that authentic connection, radical inclusion, and collective accountability are powerful forms of resistance in a world that often asks us to shrink or divide.
We honor diversity in all its forms, welcoming every story, background, and expression. Here, we celebrate pleasure and play as sacred acts, knowing that joy is not a luxury, but a necessity for transformation and resilience.
We remember the roots of Tantra as a movement of rebellion–born to challenge the confines of tradition and reclaim the fullness of embodied experience. In this spirit, we dare to meet one another with openness, honesty, and reverence.
We are committed to building spaces where healing, repair, and growth are possible. We recognize that mistakes are inevitable, and we meet them with humility, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
We show up–wholeheartedly, courageously, and with deep gratitude for everyone who says "yes" to this journey. We trust in the magic that is created when we come together with intention, creativity, and love.
We are Divine Rebellion
We are the antidote
We are the spark for lasting changeTickets here:
https://www.divinerebellion.com/ticketsEarly Bird & Two-pay options end July 14th
Promotion Code: ANANDAREBEL gives a 10% discount :)