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Are you hungry to explore connection beyond words, harnessing the creative potential of body-talk, and discovering the language of sensation?Welcome to Speechless Dating, an evening of connection beyond words, exploring creative relational exercises with and without (consensual) touch.
You are invited to leave you voice at the door, ground into the space with an energising breathwork session, and drop into a delicious flow state through a series of speechless exercises designed to sharpen your intuition, empower your boundaries and enrich your interpersonal experiences.
This event welcomes humans of all genders & orientations. You will explore a series of exercises spanning different gender combinations. Whether you feel an attraction or not, you are invited to explore what's alive in the connection-space between you.
WHO is this event for?
Essentially, this event is for you if you’re a curious, open, emotional, creative human being and want to learn to work with these superpowers to both enhance your interpersonal relationships and enrich your self love within.
My experience includes working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs); neurodiverse people; people suffering from anxiety and depression; people going through major life shifts; and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
If you have any questions about whether the event would suit you, pop me a message and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
WHAT will actually happen?
Activities will explore relating, movement and physical contact without speech, through the practices of Creative Narration and Conscious Touch. We will begin the workshop with a short Kapal Bhati breathwork practice and movement meditation to help you land.
Kapal bhati, or “skull-shining breath,” is a dynamic yogic cleansing technique. It energises the body, clears the mind and strengthens the lungs by activating the solar plexus.
Creative Narration invites us to use movement, sound and/or imagery to share our inner worlds. This practice opens space for authentic, embodied storytelling, where meaning arises through presence, creativity, and the felt sensations of relating.
Conscious Touch is the practice of bringing full attention and presence into relating physically to another person. In deeper awareness of our desires and boundaries, we will explore the many layers and dimensions of non-sexual touch.
Together, we will create a rich container to explore the many layers of our human experience, to invite loving, consensual touch, and arrive more deeply into present moment awareness.
A note on safety: All activities are optional & consensual. While you are encouraged to stretch yourself and widen your window of tolerance, you will practice identifying your stress zone and are strongly advised to regulate if you push yourself too far. There will also be a support person on hand if you need to co-regulate at any point. I will of course talk more into this during the workshop.
WHERE will it be?
The event will take place at the Bodhispace, Neckarstraße 12, 12053 Berlin, Germany.
The FACILITATOR
I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi who’s current home-base is Berlin. My passion is creating spaces that cultivate healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships, helping people take off their masks, feel their sensations and celebrate their aliveness on Earth.
Since 2019, I have organised and facilitated hundreds of Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe. My training includes The Embody Lab, Authentic Revolution, World Peace Yoga School, Connection Institute, Body Electric, and Positive Intelligence. I have facilitated at 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!
For more information, check out itoiauthenticrelating.com.
For insta, check out @itoiauthentic
Laurie has offered many embodiment workshops around the world, in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and Auckland, as well as Berlin. Here's what others have said:
“Thanks to this workshop, I was able to let go more than ever before, and really let in loving, supportive touch. Thank you to Laurie for offering another step up the mountain of growth & healing” - Samantha
"The exercises were simple yet powerful. They broke down my walls, melted away my judgments, and allowed me to truly connect with others. I am so grateful for this experience. It has shifted my perspective, and filled me with hope and possibilities for deeper human connection" - Mark
"This workshop swelled my heart full of love, trust, openness, vulnerability, excitement, desire" - Lente
"The exercises allowed for me to center myself in heartspace - free to be held by others in love and in my own experience while also able to hold them in their experience. It’s a perfect space for co-regulating and exploring relationship to others" - Justin
"I live with complex PTSD and anxiety so in the past I have really struggled to open up to people and build meaningful connections. Discovering these workshops has been a life changer and both my therapist and I are thrilled with how my confidence has blossomed in recent months. Laurie's time and generosity really means the world to me" - Sarah
HOW MUCH will I invest?
€33
Spaces are limited so book early before it fills up!
If you would really like to attend but do not have the funds, please get in touch and we can figure something out!
Practicalities:
Where: Bodhispace, Neckarstraße 12, 12053 Berlin, Germany. There will be someone at the door to greet you.
When: Saturday 22nd November 19.30 - 22.00. Please be on time as the doors will close.
Dresscode: Comfortable, stretchy clothing that's suitable for movement. The venue is shoes off and seating on the floor.
Intoxicants: This is a drug & alcohol free event. There will however be plenty of tea available.
Refund policy: No refunds available. If you cannot make it you may transfer your ticket to a friend or use it as credit for a future event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bodhispace, Neckarstraße 12, 12053 Berlin, Germany, Neckarstraße 12, 12053 Berlin, Deutschland, Berlin, Germany
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