Our last event was a big success!!!
We are trying something different this time to encourage other people to attend who have different levels of comfort with nudity. So this time:
• FULL NUDITY required for MEN (No partial clothing)
• Women or anyone who uses She, Her, They, Them, Ze, or Zem pronouns have the option of being Topless or Fully nude (nipple coverings will not be allowed)
We will have a full nudity party again later this summer!
• Part of the event will include an Ecstatic Dance portion
(Ecstatic dance is a form of moving meditation in which the dancers release themselves to the rhythm and move freely as the music takes them, leading to trance and a feeling of ecstasy. Be Free, Dance how you want without judgment! No talking or verbal communication or touching during this dance. Nodding or eye contact is permitted)
Aside from these items, the event will be pretty much the same as the last nude event: an evening of food, mingling, and dancing --- sans clothes!
We promise the Loft will be nice and warm.
We will also strive for a healthy gender balance, but all genders are welcome!
In order to provide a Safe and Supportive environment, the following guidelines will be enforced:
• It will be a NON-SEXUAL event, and a great opportunity for someone who would like to try nudism for the first time in a safe gathering
• Everyone MUST bring a towel or sarong to sit on (this is basic nudist etiquette)
• Sorry, no newcomers. All attendees must be vetted - meaning you must have attended 2 in-person events and be known by at least one organizer.
The online Bio - sphere event will not count because it is run by the LGBTQ center, not AMBI.
• No Alcohol
• Please ask for Consent for any form of touching--even a hug. Physical contact can be a sensitive issue when people are unclothed: please be mindful about that. And a reminder again---No Sexual Touch of any kind will be permitted
• Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated (which includes such things as gawking or lewd comments)
• No cellphones or photography allowed. We will be asking everyone to put their cellphones away. If you need to make a call/text, please go into the bathroom or get dressed and go into the hallway
• Please bring a bag to store your clothes
• Please RSVP by the deadline date. We will not accept last minute requests because we need to verify your attendance history.
Due to the nature of this event, everyone will initially be placed on a WAIT LIST (the event will show no spots left) and screened to make sure there are no first-timers.
Event Schedule
1pm - 1:30pm Meet and Greet (clothed, while people are arriving)
1:30 - 1:45 pm Opening Circle, Go Over Rules and undress together
1:45 - 1:55 pm Silent Meditation
2:00 - 2:30 pm Ecstatic Dancing
2:30 - 5pm Regular dancing and mingling
The silent meditation and estastic dancing portions will be optional participation. Please be mindful and respect the silent meditation. However, people can go to the other room to chat during dance. There will be pillows at the loft to use for the floor.
Doors will close at 1:30 pm (there will be no exceptions--everyone must attend the opening circle/rules discussion, due to the nature of this event)
Getting here:
As always, you are encouraged to take public transit. You can reach us via the A, B, D, and E lines (walking distance) or with Metrolink. The friendly and clean Dash D shuttle goes to/from Union Station and the Historic Broadway Station (A and E lines) and stops right in front of our building at 6th and Spring.
Parking: There are a variety of options available in the neighborhood. Many members like Joe's Parking at 530 S. Spring where parking costs $12 when you reserve online.
In true bisexual tradition, this will be a Potluck. This is also be a birthday celebration for Ali!!
Please let us know in the comments what you will bring.