Magic Love Company also offers workshops. All workshops by Magic Love Company are focused on joy and positive connection between participants. It is a safe way to get to know each other in an informal setting. The workshops can be customised.
An example of a workshop is the Love Marathon workshop.
Magic Love Company has developed, among other things, a card game called the Love Marathon, designed to help people meet each other in a new, respectful, and connecting way. This game is suitable for companies, festivals, and celebratory events alike.
‘What does ‘home’ mean to you?’ This question appears on a randomly drawn card from the Love Marathon workshop game. Two participants sit facing each other, looking into each other’s eyes while focusing on their own breathing.
The gong sounds, and one person has a few minutes to answer the question without being interrupted. The gong sounds again, and then the other person may speak while the first listens.
Reactions
A few comments following the City Makers Festival in Ypenburg, The Hague (with the exception of the name Petra Sevinga, all other names have been anonymised):
Arend: A bit exciting, but that made it even more enjoyable. What I liked was the calmness and the opportunity to truly give each other attention.
Barend: Openness and easy connection developed more quickly.
Carla: It is special that one person speaks while the other listens. What I did find a bit uncomfortable was maintaining eye contact for a longer time. I had never done that before.
Dione: I found the beautiful “monologues” we spoke to each other special. Looking into each other’s eyes I did get used to, but ultimately enjoyed it.
Duration of workshop
The workshop can last from 1 to 10 hours. The full love marathon takes about 10 hours. This involves “doing” all 54 questions. Upon completion, all participants receive a certificate of participation. In the latter case, this includes time for lunch/dinner and breaks.
For whom
This workshop is suitable for parties, festivals, businesses and museums.
Important
The rules of the game are not absolute. For some, looking at each other up close is their first time. There may be culture, background difference or unpleasant experiences in that. It is ok to acknowledge this discomfort and let it be. You can also agree that instead of looking at each other, you will be silent together for a moment and look to the side.
Duration of workshop
The workshop can last from 1 to 10 hours. The full love marathon takes about 10 hours. This involves “doing” all 54 questions. Upon completion, all participants receive a certificate of participation. In the latter case, this includes time for lunch/dinner and breaks.
For whom
This workshop is suitable for parties, festivals, businesses and museums.
Important
The rules of the game are not absolute. For some, looking at each other up close is their first time. There may be culture, background difference or unpleasant experiences in that. It is ok to acknowledge this discomfort and let it be. You can also agree that instead of looking at each other, you will be silent together for a moment and look to the side.
