Gather. Heal. Rise.
Yes, More: A Fun & Playful Workshop for Couples to Explore Desire, Connection, & Pleasure!
Ready to spark up your relationship in a fresh and exciting way?
Join us for Yes, More, a lively and interactive workshop where you and your partner can retreat into deep connection, explore desires, and playfully expand your sense of intimacy. This isn’t your average couples’ event – it’s a chance to break free from the everyday, have fun, and connect on a deeper level, all while moving, laughing, and exploring together in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Set in the cozy, candlelit vibes of Hyde Park, you’ll be guided through simple, body-centered exercises, partner games, and discussions that are designed to make you feel good, get out of your head, and into your bodies.
The Agenda
Welcome & Warm-Up Vibes
We’ll kick things off with a fun icebreaker to get everyone relaxed and ready to connect. No pressure – just a light way to ease into the evening with some laughs and good energy.Body + Partner Connection
Time to tune into your bodies and your partner with easy, playful exercises designed to build connection and spark a little flirtation. Get ready to move, laugh, and explore new ways to engage physically.Desire + Sex Health Exploration
Let’s talk about the things that make you feel alive. We’ll guide you through creative exercises to explore your desires and learn how to communicate them with your partner, all with sex health at the center in a supportive space. All sex includes risk — the reason is pleasure.Pleasure Practice
Now it’s time to focus on what feels good! We’ll give you and your partner time to explore how you will ignite one another’s passions, and expand your pleasure in ways that feel authentic to you as a couple. Expect playful activities that leave you feeling more connected than ever.Chill & Chat
Wind down with a casual group discussion where you can share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with other couples in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Plus, enjoy some snacks and drinks to keep the good vibes going!
***Plenty of breaks, bites, drinks and snacks available throughout***
The Vibes: A Mood Board
FAQs — Frequently Asked Questions
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Drinks, Bites, and Vibes in a candlelit intimate setting +the event itself!:
✨ Intimacy Games
✨ Partner Stretching
✨ Guided Reflection
✨ Pair Sharing
✨ Group Discussion
✨ Sex Health Info
✨ Queer Community Space -
Through body-centered exercises, games, guided reflection & group discussions, you and your partner will:
✨ Learn new ways to communicate longing, boundaries, and curiosity—without words.
✨ Develop a deeper awareness of your own and your partner’s body language.
✨ Move together in ways that foster ease, connection, and understanding.
✨ Privately explore and name personal desires, then collaborate on bringing one to life.
✨ Leave feeling seen, heard, and more confident in your ability to co-create pleasure.
✨ Understand the healthy ‘Risks’ of sex and the ‘Reasons’ for centering pleasure
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Bring your favorite yoga mats — We’ll have a few here, but I highly recommend each person arrive with their own yoga mat.
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Wear clothes you can move in — Think a spacious jumpsuit, yoga wear, satin pants, or make it Y2K for a track suite or sweater dress.
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🏷️ Price: $45 Per Couple — Only 1 ticket necessary.
📍 Location: The Fireplace, Hyde Park, Chicago IL 60615
📆 Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM + Mingling Time
⏳Tickets sales end on Thursday, April 3!
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Prepare to Engage! — Plan to be reflecting 1:1 with your partner and aloud as a group re: small wants, big desires and how to achieve them.
Whether you're looking to communicate better, spark more desire, or just have a fun time with your partner, Yes, More is here to help you bring more pleasure, connection, and joy into your relationship.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more connected—to yourself, your partner, and your desires.
Your Facilitators
Melanie Anne
Melanie is a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor with over a decade of non-profit Facilitation and Program Design experience. As a Black queer activist, she is committed to liberation through healing with laughter, pleasure, nutrient-rich experiences at the center. She has held pivotal roles at Leadership Development Organizations like Chicago Foundation for Women and Rockwood Leadership Institute. As a solopreneur, she offers 1:1 coaching, healing & liberation-centered events, and international wellness retreats.
Crystal Winston
Crystal is an expert in HIV Healthcare and Research, specializing in 30+ years of resilience among trans and cis-gender women with HIV. Crystal holds a BA in Health Education & Communication from the University of Arizona, as well as several Public Health Certifications.
Credentials.
Melanie is a 200hr RYT Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher certified by The Yoga Therapy Institute in 2024.
Her classes are designed to be trauma-sensitive, recognizing that trauma can often manifest physically long after an initial traumatic event. She incorporates key trauma-informed principles, such as safety, presence, and choice, into her teaching methodology.
Melanie loves to lead foundational hatha yoga classes that emphasize simplicity, repetition, ease of movement, and personal choice. Each class typically includes:
Pranayama (breathwork): Cultivating calm and creating space within the body.
Asana (yoga postures): Gentle, safe movement into and out of poses that build strength and flexibility.
Dharana/Dhyana (meditation): Practices to enhance mindfulness and inner awareness.
Melanie's teaching style encourages introspection and body awareness, guiding students to listen to their bodies' signals and sensations, allowing yoga to rejuvenate and restore their energy.