BUILD DEEPER CONNECTIONS (WITHOUT FORCING IT)

Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+01:00

Akasa | London

House of Embodiment
Publisher/HostHouse of Embodiment
BUILD DEEPER CONNECTIONS (WITHOUT FORCING IT)
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Learn how to feel more connected in your relationships — without overthinking, performing, or trying too hard.
About this Event

Connection isn’t something you can force.

And yet, so many of us try to.

We try to say the “right” thing.
We overthink how we come across.
We hold parts of ourselves back… or give too much too quickly.

And instead of feeling closer, we end up feeling:

  • disconnected
  • misunderstood
  • or slightly outside of ourselves

This workshop is about coming back to a simpler, more honest way of connecting.

One that feels:
👉 natural
👉 grounded
👉 and actually enjoyable

In this session, we’ll explore:

• what real connection actually is (beyond conversation)
• why connection can feel difficult or inconsistent
• the habits that block connection (overthinking, performing, withdrawing)
• how to feel more present and open with others
• how to connect without losing yourself in the process

This is not about becoming more outgoing or “better” socially.

It’s about learning how to:
👉 stay with yourself
👉 while being with someone else



🌿 Workshop Flow (2 Hours)

This is a 2-hour, guided workshop designed to be simple, practical, and easy to integrate into everyday life.

We’ll move through:

• Arrival and grounding into the space
• Understanding connection through the body and nervous system
• Exploring common patterns that interrupt connection
• Practical exercises (solo and optional partner work)
• Simple tools to bring into real-life interactions

We’ll close with:
• reflections and integration
• space for questions



🧺 What to Bring
  • Comfortable clothing
  • A bottle of water
  • A willingness to explore and be present

(No prior experience needed.)



🪷 About House of Embodiment

This workshop is part of House of Embodiment (HoE) — a space for practical, grounded workshops around connection, intimacy, and embodied awareness.

All sessions are:

  • trauma-informed
  • consent-led
  • beginner-friendly

To stay connected and hear about future workshops:

👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HZiS5Npeyl4KU4tuu3gFeP



📍 Finding the Space
Please note that Askasa in not in the location it says on Google, its up the road from there. It can be tricky to find. Please make note of the location before hand and come with ample time to find the venue

The studio is located near Bad Coffee in Hackney Wick.

From there:

  • Head left and you’ll see a car park
  • Walk all the way to the end of the car park
  • You’ll find a set of external stairs
  • The studio is on the first floor

There will be someone outside to guide you in.


🎟 Tickets

Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate and well-held.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Akasa, Prince Edward Road, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 22.38 to GBP 33.22

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