April 2026 | Spring
Monthly Newsletter
Fool’s Day
April 1st is often dismissed as a day for jokes and pranks, but from another perspective, it honors the Fool—the archetype of curiosity, spontaneity, and fearless exploration. The Fool invites us to step into the unknown, release rigid expectations, and embrace life with playful openness. In modern psychology, leaning into this energy can reduce anxiety, expand creativity, and cultivate emotional flexibility—qualities that directly enhance connection, intimacy, and sexual desire.
When we allow ourselves to embody the Fool, we give permission to play, flirt, and experiment without judgment. This can spark excitement and novelty in our relationships, deepen trust, and awaken desire. Rather than taking ourselves—or our sexual lives—too seriously, we learn to explore pleasure with curiosity and presence.
Try this Embodied Fool’s Meditation
Find a comfortable standing or seated position and take three deep breaths.
Imagine yourself stepping into the Fool’s shoes: light, curious, and open. Feel a sense of playful mischief and possibility moving through your body.
Allow your body to move freely—stretch, sway, or gesture in ways that feel fun and natural. Let laughter or sound bubble up if it arises.
Place your hands over your heart and take three more breaths, anchoring the playful energy within. Notice how this sense of lightness could show up in your relationships or intimate life.
This month, allow curiosity and play to guide you. The archetype isn’t just about mischief—it’s a doorway to deeper connection, greater desire, and more joyful, embodied intimacy.
There’s a lot of events happening this month, see if you can access some fool energy and take a step towards trying something new! Experiment!
Seattle Area Events
Wednesday, April 1st and 15th - Vulnerability Whore Community Gathering @ Private Residence in Ravenna
8pm - 10pm | Donations Accepted but Not Expected
This bimonthly gathering has a new structure. On the first Wednesday of each month, returning participants are invited to an Experiment and Play space for deeper exploration and expression. On the third Wednesday, gatherings focus on the Fundamentals of Wheel of Consent practices, welcoming both newcomers and experienced practitioners. This is a great aid for individuals or folks in relationships that want more practice with the 3-Minute Game or the Waking Up the Hands activity outside of the therapy space.
Friday, April 3rd - Recharge Space 90-minute multisensory retreat @ Datza Studios in Eastlake Neighborhood
7:15pm | $45 - $66
A 90-minute community-centered workshop that blends yoga, breathwork, creative expression, ancient wisdom, and reflective practices to help participants gently navigate stress, anxiety, and burnout. Designed as a playful yet practical reset, it offers tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and connection—leaving participants feeling calmer, supported, and equipped to integrate these practices into daily life.
Wednesdays, April 8th & April 15th - Sex Trivia @ Stoup Capitol Hill & Reuben’s Ballard
7pm - 9pm | $10-$20
This monthly event celebrates pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex through a fun, inclusive sex trivia night. Participants form teams of 4–6 to answer questions on a wide range of sexuality topics, with prizes for winning teams. All identities and backgrounds are welcome. A portion of ticket sales supports the Prison Birth Project this month.
Friday, April 10th - Immersive Sound Bath shaped by “Nature’s Tuning System” @ Ballard Health Center in Ballard
8pm to 9pm
A restorative sound bath using an electric guitar and synthesizer tuned with Just Intonation—pure mathematical ratios found in nature—to create harmonious overtones and smooth resonances. The session calms the mind, regulates the nervous system, and fosters a sense of inner spaciousness through sustained, naturally aligned sound textures.
Saturdays April 11, 18, & 25th - The Urban Apothecary: Pike Place Market Foraging & Herbal Medicine Making @ Pike Place
12pm | $139 - 166
An immersive, hands-on herbal medicine workshop that goes beyond a typical Pike Place Market visit, combining a guided ingredient “foraging” tour with creating a personalized 5-piece apothecary set. Participants enjoy botanical refreshments and leave with tools, recipes, and supplies to continue their herbal practice at home.
Saturday, April 11th - Circle Seattle Spring Psychedelic Fair @ IntraSpace in SODO
11am - 5pm | Free - $10
A free community event at Circle Seattle celebrating psychedelic healing, featuring educational talks on consciousness, research, and safe practices, plus a vendor fair with 20+ practitioners offering products and resources. The fair runs 12–5 pm with sessions on topics like sound, safe use, and women’s experiences with psychedelics, all substance-free.
Saturday, April 11th - Couples Massage Workshop - Learn to Give (and Receive) an Amazing Massage @ Massage School Reimagined in Fremont
6pm - 9pm | $436
A 3-hour hands-on Couples Massage Workshop teaching simple, effective techniques to deepen connection, relaxation, and intimacy. Limited to six couples, participants learn step-by-step from expert instructors, practice giving and receiving massages, and receive follow-up resources to continue at home—designed to enhance wellbeing and strengthen relationships.
Sunday, April 12th - Kirkland Soundscape Journey: An Immersive Sound Bath Experience @ Studio East in Kirkland
5pm - 6:30pm | $29 -71
A monthly restorative soundscape journey offering themed meditation experiences with gongs, bowls, chimes, and harmonizing vocals to release stress, promote relaxation, and support creativity. Guided by trained sound practitioners, each session includes intention-setting, sensory rituals, vibrational meditation, and community connection with tea and chocolate, ideal for solo escapes, social outings, or team-building.
Thursday, April 16th - Conscious Connections @ Revitalize Spa near White Center
7:15pm | Free & Donation $10
A monthly gathering created by Emma and Tamara that offers an intimate, supportive space for open conversation, reflection, and connection. Through guided meditation, gentle movement, and shared dialogue, participants build community, ease feelings of isolation, and leave feeling grounded, supported, and more connected to themselves and others.
Friday, April 17th - Men’s Cuddles & Connection @ blosm studio in Wedgwood
6pm - 10pm | Donation $25 - 125
This event creates a safe space for men to explore platonic, nonromantic emotional and physical connection with other men—something many were never taught is possible or acceptable—and is open to anyone who identifies with or feels belonging in men’s spaces.
Saturday, April 18th - Ayurvedic Wellness Workshop @ Lakeview Yoga & Wellness Center in Kenmore
12:30 pm - 2:30pm | $132
A hands-on Ayurvedic wellness workshop at Lakeview Yoga led by Dr. Shiksha Thakur, offering an introduction to Ayurveda and practical tools for balancing mind, body, and spirit. Participants learn about doshas, nutrition, digestion, circadian rhythms, and daily rituals, with interactive guidance on integrating these practices into everyday life—ending with nourishing Ayurvedic snacks and tea.
Sunday, April 19th - Scream Club Seattle @ Golden Gardens Park
11:30am - 12pm | Free
Scream Club™ is a safe, non-judgmental space for emotional release and connection, allowing participants to breathe, scream, and reset together. The session includes intention-setting, a collective scream, and a grounding closing, offering relief from stress, anger, and built-up emotions while fostering a sense of shared support.
Saturday, April 25th - Vocal Toning for Peace @ blosm studio in Wedgwood
6:30pm - 7:30pm | $34
A somatic singing meditation called Vocal Toning for Peace, combines guided meditation and crystal bowls to help participants use their voices to calm the nervous system and access inner peace. Inspired by the viral Walk for Peace, this practice requires no singing experience and focuses on personal alignment and nervous system regulation rather than religion.
Virtual Events
Sundays April 5, 12, 19, & 26th - Ayurveda for Self-Healing: Healing with Nature
10:00am - 11:00am PST | $108
An interactive Ayurveda self-healing training that teaches participants to understand their unique dosha and harmonize mind, body, and spirit using natural remedies and lifestyle practices. The course covers Ayurvedic principles, daily and seasonal routines, self-diagnosis techniques, and personalized guidance, empowering attendees to improve health, emotional balance, and overall well-being through practical, individualized tools for daily life.
Tuesday, April 7th - Fingering Class
10am - 11am or 5pm - 6pm PST | Donation | Zoom
Fingering is a hands-on class teaching techniques to give pleasure through touch, covering anatomy, pressure, rhythm, and communication. Participants learn to confidently stimulate sensitive areas, build arousal, and create a deeply satisfying, connected experience with their partner—offering practical, inclusive guidance to enhance intimate skills.
Friday, April 10th - Sex & Chronic Pain
4pm - 5:30pm PST | $23- 34 | Zoom
This session offers guidance for cultivating a fulfilling sex life while navigating challenges like chronic pain, limited mobility, or medication side effects. Participants learn adaptive techniques, position aids, and other tools to increase comfort and pleasure, along with strategies to enhance communication and connection with partners.
Tuesday, April 14th - Reclaiming Joy: Pleasure after Trauma
4pm - 5:30pm PST | $25 - 42 | Zoom
This workshop supports reclaiming pleasure, joy, and self-empowerment after trauma or difficult experiences. Participants learn mind-body techniques, self-compassion practices, boundary-setting, mindfulness, and strategies for reconnecting with their bodies and emotions. It also offers tools for fostering confidence, opening to new connections, and supporting loved ones who have experienced trauma.
Wednesday, April 15th - Kink Negotiations 101
5pm - 6:40pm PST | $12 | Zoom
A 90-minute virtual class on the fundamentals of kink negotiation, teaching participants how to communicate desires, set boundaries, and navigate scenes with clarity and confidence. Blending practical tools with real-world examples, it’s ideal for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen communication in kink and relationships, while also supporting a BIPOC kink conference fundraiser.
Wednesday, April 15th - Light My Fire: Kinky Cannabis Play
6pm - 8pm PST | $23 - 44 | Zoom
A playful, educational class on combining cannabis and kink to enhance intimacy, connection, and arousal. Led by a professional dominatrix, it covers ways to incorporate THC safely into play, including dosage, negotiation, and techniques across various activities—along with tips for managing and maintaining the experience.
Saturday, April 18th - Kink, Trauma Play, and Healing: A Research Informed Deep Dive
11am - 2pm PST | $23 - 44 | Zoom
A class offering clarity and language for understanding trauma play in kink. Combining community insight and emerging research, it explores the patterns, mechanics, and meanings of working with difficult emotions through kink, helping participants make sense of their experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space with time for discussion and questions.
Other Resources
15 minutes | Free Instant Access
The Daily Body Bliss Practice is a 15-minute guided ritual designed to help you reconnect with your body, awaken sensation, and cultivate self-love. It offers a chance to slow down, release stress, and feel more alive, confident, and open to intimacy with yourself and others.
6 Healing Sounds Qigong - Meditation in Motion for Inflammation Stress & Illness
30 minute video | YouTube
This practice has helped me maintain vitality and rejuvenate my energy. Check it out if you’ve been wanting to learn more about energy and movement practices.
Online Course -The Early Years Course
On-Demand | $49
This is a self-paced sex education course for caregivers of children aged 0-7. Sex educator, Claire Appelmans walks you through how to talk with young children about bodies, boundaries, and sex education at their stage of development. This course has a 11 modules discussing topics like anatomy, self-touch, gender, who’s in a family, and social media.
Online Course -Tibetan 5 Element Tantra Training
On Demand | $25 Monthly | $239 Annually
The Tibetan 5 Element Tantra Training is a somatic-spiritual program that teaches Tibetan tantric practices to support healing, embodiment, and energetic integration. Through meditation, breathwork, elemental movement, and self-connection practices, participants cultivate self-trust, nervous system balance, and a deeper, more embodied relationship to themselves and others.
Updates
It’s official, I’m transitioning back to telehealth only starting June 16th. AND I have availability for new clients!
Current and new clients will have the opportunity to meet with me in-person on Mondays or Tuesdays until June 16th.
If you or someone you know would benefit from support, please schedule a free consultation with me!
As always, please check out my blog, educational guides, guided meditations and resources page for additional ways to support your journey.
Thank you for being a part of the Oasis community.
Love,
Brenda