Restful Relating : An urban retreat on Hampstead Heath

Are you seeking a restful space to take time for yourself, recharge and be with the elements?

Do you desire authentic, embodied connection with fellow Londoners?

Ready to create a collective sanctuary in the heart of the metropolis?

Returning for a second year running, you are warmly invited to a beautiful hidden corner of Hampstead Heath to explore the nourishing combination of Embodied Relating, Movement Meditation & Deep Rest.

Embodied Relating is an interpersonal meditation. It is the practice of listening and speaking in deeper awareness of our present moment bodily sensations, allowing us to weave richer, more truthful and loving human-to-human connections.

Movement Meditation asks us to move from a place of ease, subtle listening and curiosity, and is a way to promote freedom of expression through simple relaxation and being in motion.

Deep Rest will include spacious guided meditation and gentle use of sound and our own voice to calibrate the nervous system. The benefits of deep rest in a community setting create relaxation in the voice, depth of awareness and authentic connection, as well as calming the nervous system.

Together, using these three practices, we will create a rich container to explore the full spectrum of our individual and collective human experience, from our treasures to our challenges and everything in-between.

What you will receive

~ Nourishing time in nature

~ A variety of new connections

~ Two experienced space holders

~ Community + togetherness

~ Deeper relational experiences

~ A chance to listen to your body

~ Trust building games

~ Opportunities to give and receive consensual loving touch

~ Space to unwind, relax and recharge

~ Time to come into presence

Is this event for me?

This event is for you if you’re a curious, open, empathic human being and want to learn to better embody these superpowers to both enhance your interpersonal relationships and enrich your self love.

This event is also for you if you’ve recently found yourself feeling disconnected from nature and your own true nature, and are desiring a space to recharge and recenter.

We look forward to welcoming you into a beautiful container that is sure to inspire you to step further into the kind of life you want to live.

Where is it located?

Hampstead Heath field. At the intersection of Hampstead Way and Morland Close NW11, you will see a path that leads into the field. Nearest tube : Golders Green on the Northern Line.

Google Pin Location : 51°34'15.3"N 0°10'58.6"W

Bring a blanket and any cushions to sit on and please take care to dress appropriately for gentle movement and weather conditions..

Feel free to bring some snacks to share with the group. :)

In the event of rain, it is likely that we will cancel the event.

With whom will you be spending the day?

The space holders:

Laurie King

I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi who’s current home-base is Amsterdam. My passion is to cultivate healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships. I have organised and facilitated over 200 Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe. My training includes the Authentic Life Course, the International School of Temple Arts, and the Connection Institute. My portfolio includes internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch, and organisations such as ART International.

My workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. I look forward to holding space for you!

Website: itoiauthenticrelating.com.

Emily Phillips

I’m Emily and I help people to empower their voice + cultivate intimacy. My approach combines deep rest, sound and embodiment coaching to help people reconnect to their authentic expression. With over seventeen years experience as a professional opera singer, physical theatre performer and energy healer, I facilitate 1:1 and group sessions that promote thriving connections and embodied communication.

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/emily.phillips.330/

Mail List : https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/97550/77675490723235549/share

Here's what others are saying about Laurie and Emily’s workshops:

“Laurie and Emily worked beautifully in tandem to offer a balanced and gentle mixture of movement, authentic relating, and sound on Hampstead Heath extension in nature. The workshop helped me to relax my nervous system and connect with my fellow participants. Thank you for the nourishing experience.”

~ Josh, London

"I knew I needed something to ground me and calm my nervous system after a very busy 2 weeks, and I wasn’t quite sure what that was… turns out this was it. It was really beautiful to connect to everyone as well as back to myself and to nature."

~ Emily, Mexico

"Laurie's workshop was a game changer for me. I'm blown away on a daily basis as to how easy communicating and relating has been since doing Laurie's incredible workshop."

~ Andy, Auckland, NZ

"I felt so deeply and beautifully seen, heard and held by everyone in the group, and that was in large part because of Laurie's gift of facilitation."

~ Megan, Cape Town, South Africa

“Using my voice and sound isn’t something that I regularly do on my own, so having your group makes a huge difference. I notice I feel lighter, embodied, more authentic and confident within myself after every session. Friends and family notice the difference in my energy and I always say I started the morning making sound with Emily and feel amazing. The way that you fully embody your voice and movements during the sessions is inspiring and the community has become part of my core support system.”

~ Abby Ecker, USA

“Emily is naturally skilled at holding space and giving a focus for each session which helps to ground the energy of the group and my own mind. Personally I always feel afterwards that my nervous system is calmer, my throat and centres for expression feel more relaxed and open, and my mind feels clearer and more focused.”

~ Jennifer Main, Edinburgh

How much will I invest?

Earlybird tickets available for £25 from now until the 1st July.

Regular price tickets are £35.

If finances are a barrier, please contact us.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hampstead Heath Extension, Hampstead Way, London, United Kingdom