Hypnokink Bay Area

### Context Profile for Hypnokink Bay Area

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Hypnokink Bay Area is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community for individuals interested in hypnosis, particularly in the context of kink and alternative lifestyles. They aim to create safe spaces for exploration, education, and connection among enthusiasts of hypnosis.
   - **Cause**: The organization promotes understanding and practice of hypnosis as a consensual and playful activity, encouraging personal connections and community building.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: The organization hosts various social gatherings, including speed dating and friending events, where participants can engage in hypnosis-related activities or simply socialize.
   - **Community Programs**: They offer workshops and meetups that focus on sharing knowledge and experiences related to hypnosis, fostering a sense of belonging and support within the community.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inclusive**, and **inviting**. The language is casual yet informative, aiming to make participants feel comfortable and welcome regardless of their experience level in hypnosis or kink.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not prominently use emojis in their communications. The tone remains professional and approachable without relying on emoji expressions, maintaining clarity and focus on the content.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not provided on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a growing community, indicated by the mention of a "small but rapidly growing" membership.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed, the organization emphasizes community connections and participant engagement as key outcomes.
   - **Volunteer Info**: There is no explicit mention of volunteer opportunities on the website, but community involvement is encouraged through events.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a casual, friendly tone that invites participation. Avoid overly formal language; instead, opt for conversational phrasing that resonates with a diverse audience.
   - **Clarity**: Ensure that information is clear and accessible, especially regarding event details and participation requirements.
   - **Inclusivity**: Emphasize inclusivity in messaging, making it clear that all individuals, regardless of experience or background, are welcome to join events and activities.
   - **Engagement**: Encourage interaction and community building in communications, highlighting the benefits of attending events and connecting with others.

This context profile will aid in crafting personalized and effective content for Hypnokink Bay Area, aligning with their mission and community values.

General Admission

Sponsor

HBKA’s Special Topics series is a symposium-style class series focused on hypnotic theory, advanced techniques, and the history of hypnosis. Every session starts with a more “classroom” focused hour, followed by a series of exercises designed to deepen your understanding of the techniques and/or theory being examined.  This month, HBKA founder MindTop is presenting a lecture called “Involuntariness, Compulsion, and Automaticness.” This hypnotic tactics class will focus on subject- and hypnotist-focused skills to drive a feeling of automaticness.  This class is built for intermediate and advanced hypnotists with some understanding of hypnotic theory. Beginners are welcome, but we will not be able to offer extra help to beginners. We are seeking instructors for future Special Topics classes! Your perspectives are what makes our community great. If you’d like to submit a proposal, please email us at <a href="mailto:events@hypnokinkbayarea.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">events@hypnokinkbayarea.com</a>. **What to expect during the class:**Lecture, discussion, and three practice exercises.  No need to bring your own partner, but great if you do! Practice will happen in groups of three; everyone will be hypnotist, hypnotee, and observer for each activity. The hosts will be circulating and available to help. **Hosts/Teachers:** MindTop (aka Cabel, he/him), has been teaching hypnosis on and off (mostly) in the Bay Area for almost a decade now. He is attracted to con-non-con, memory play, and coercion. During his free time, you can find him playing board games, learning to cook, and exploring the city. Resonate (she/her) was introduced to hypnokink in 2017 and immediately realized she'd been doing it her whole life. She is a hypno-switch who tends toward artistic, weird, challenging, and joyful play, with a special interest in power exchange between players of equal status. **Cost:**Regular price is $25 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds - contact us! If you’d like to offer extra support, $40 Sponsor tickets are available. **Location:**Mukunda Studio, 1250 Folsom St 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 **Accessibility:**Mukunda Studio is on the second floor. No elevator available. Most attendees will sit on the floor with cushions; chairs and are available on request. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable learning and growing. As such, if you need any accommodations so that you can fully enjoy the course, please message us directly.

Thank you for registering for the Special Topics Class! Mukunda Studio is at 1250 Folsom St, SF. The studio is on the second floor - just ring the bell labeled Mukunda and walk up the stairs to the first door on the left.&nbsp; All HKBA events aim to start on time! Doors will open at 11:15; we recommend you arrive a bit early to take your shoes off and get settled. No one will be let in after our group consent agreements, usually 10-15 minutes after starting. No need to show us anything at the door. Just tell us your scene name and we&#39;ll check you in. If you have any questions, please don&#39;t hesitate to get in touch. Resonate &amp; MindTopevents@hypnokinkbayarea.com

HBKA’s Special Topics series is a symposium-style class series focused on hypnotic theory, advanced techniques, and the history of hypnosis. Every session starts with a more “classroom” focused hour, followed by a series of exercises designed to deepen your understanding of the techniques and/or theory being examined.  This month, HBKA founder MindTop is presenting a lecture called “Involuntariness, Compulsion, and Automaticness.” This hypnotic tactics class will focus on subject- and hypnotist-focused skills to drive a feeling of automaticness.  This class is built for intermediate and advanced hypnotists with some understanding of hypnotic theory. Beginners are welcome, but we will not be able to offer extra help to beginners. We are seeking instructors for future Special Topics classes! Your perspectives are what makes our community great. If you’d like to submit a proposal, please email us at <a href="mailto:events@hypnokinkbayarea.com" target="_blank">events@hypnokinkbayarea.com</a>. **What to expect during the class:**Lecture, discussion, and three practice exercises.  No need to bring your own partner, but great if you do! Practice will happen in groups of three; everyone will be hypnotist, hypnotee, and observer for each activity. The hosts will be circulating and available to help. **Hosts/Teachers:** MindTop (aka Cabel, he/him), has been teaching hypnosis on and off (mostly) in the Bay Area for almost a decade now. He is attracted to con-non-con, memory play, and coercion. During his free time, you can find him playing board games, learning to cook, and exploring the city. Resonate (she/her) was introduced to hypnokink in 2017 and immediately realized she'd been doing it her whole life. She is a hypno-switch who tends toward artistic, weird, challenging, and joyful play, with a special interest in power exchange between players of equal status. **Cost:**Regular price is $25 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds - contact us! If you’d like to offer extra support, $40 Sponsor tickets are available. **Location:**Mukunda Studio, 1250 Folsom St 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 **Accessibility:**Mukunda Studio is on the second floor. No elevator available. Most attendees will sit on the floor with cushions; chairs and are available on request. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable learning and growing. As such, if you need any accommodations so that you can fully enjoy the course, please message us directly.

Hypnokink Bay Area

HKBA Special Topics: Involuntariness, Compulsion, and Automaticness

1250 Folsom St 2nd Floor

General Admission

US$25

Sponsor

US$40

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