Consent, Control, and a Little More Mind Play

This session explores the psychology and practice of hypnosis, and its application in erotic and kink contexts. Participants will learn about the theory of the mind, how the subconscious operates, how hypnotic states are induced, and what actually happens during hypnosis. We will clear up common myths, discuss the applications and ethics of consent-based erotic hypnosis (hypnokink), and review evidence-based findings on hypnosis and, further, on BDSM and hypnokink. The session includes two live demonstrations, and audience members will have the option to experience entering a hypnotic trance state if they choose to participate.

Please note: This session builds on the May 2, 2025 workshop. The core concepts are included again for those who were not able to attend previously, with added material and an expansion on the erotic and kink applications of hypnosis. This updated session includes a second demonstration, a review of academic findings on BDSM and erotic hypnosis, and optional trance participation for volunteers.

Presenter Bio: Markus (He/They) is a professional educator, a certified Master Hypnotist with over 20 years of experience in multiple applications of hypnosis, and the creator of kinknegotiation.ca and the Ms. Phlattered kink negotiation framework.

Details

• Date and Time: Thursday, December 4th, 6.30pm
• Doors open 30min prior to the event
• Duration: ~3h
• Fee: $35/person (low barrier options available at the door
• Prerequisites: None
• Material to bring: Note taking material
• For individuals or pairs: any constellation is welcome
• Who is this for: Queer and Friends

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]
Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)

Tickets

Tickets are also available at the door. If you need assistance buying your ticket, just come by at the event.

Fineprint

• Accessibility: 

Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation. 

• Cancellation and refund policy:

If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder. 

Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.

No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.