Over dit evenement
Move. Touch. Listen.
Breathe. Share. Play.
...And melt into heartspace!
“Thank you so much for creating a space in which such well-aligned people could come together. I can't think of the last time I met so many wonderful, open-minded people in one go like that. It was a real pleasure” – Pieter
Seeking queers who want to go deeper than the superficial swipe or hook-up? 🫂
Desiring more embodied connections with like-minded souls? 💞
Here's your chance to take a break from the apps and the small talk, arrive fully into your somatic experience and connect playfully, courageously & soberly with other LGBTQ+ identifying humans.
Embodied Dating is an immersive evening experience where you'll move fluidly between conversation, movement and touch. Come spark a new connection or two, and walk away with skills you can take into every relationship.
This event is open to LGBTQ+ people of all genders. You will have the opportunity to explore all kinds of connection - romantic & platonic. 🌈
What will actually happen? 🥰
You'll be invited to explore a series of unique interactions, carefully guided to help you connect through your body, and meet others with genuine curiosity and openness.
Activities will weave together:
✨ Authentic Relating - heart-centred conversation through radical honesty and active listening, drawing you into presence and embodied awareness
✨ Intuitive Movement - surrendering into somatic flow, letting your body lead the way
✨ Conscious Touch - explore the many dimensions of co-regulating touch in full awareness of desires and boundaries
✨ Blindfolded connection - heighten the connection with your physical sensations and journey deeper into your inner world.
💨 We will begin the evening with a grounding, heart-opening breathwork practice to help you land.
👯♂️ Some pairings are randomised, some you can choose for yourself. One exercise will be in groups of three!
✅ Consent is central throughout the evening. You will always have the agency to choose how deep you go, and the level of physical contact you want to engage in.
Is this for me? ✨
This evening is for you if you're seeking:
✨ Deep, meaningful interactions - no small talk
✨ Exciting new connections, romantic, platonic or somewhere in between
✨ A chance to explore embodied awareness and somatic connection
✨ A substance-free environment with a warm, welcoming atmosphere
✨ Skills to enrich your interpersonal relationships long after the evening ends
✨ A space to simply be yourself
Whether you're a seasoned workshop-goer or brand new to these practices, you'll find something valuable here.
Why are tickets sold by gender? 👫
To ensure that the gender balance is as even as possible, it is important to keep track of how many men/women/non-binary people are signing up. If a particular gender is over-represented in the run-up to the event, we do our best to ensure that under-represented gender(s) also sign up.
While we aim to achieve an even balance of genders (and ages), this is not always possible. However, what is guaranteed are skills that you can apply to any connection. Simply come with an open mind and ready to connect.
The Facilitator 💁♂️
Laurie King (he/him) is a queer British-Kiwi based in Berlin. Since 2019, he has facilitated hundreds of Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops across Oceania and Europe, sparking thousands of nourishing connections and turning strangers into lifelong friends.
His training includes The Embody Lab, Authentic Revolution, Body Electric and Connection Institute. He has facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals including Stretch and Ignite, and with organisations such as ART International and Authentic Bay Area.
""This evening swelled my heart full of openness, vulnerability, excitement, desire" – Lente
"Laurie's approach to mix Authentic Relating with conscious touch and movement made me feel more whole and deeply connected with others. Laurie is also incredibly kind and I felt safe, warm and welcomed from the start" – Benjamin
For more info: itoiauthenticrelating.com | Instagram: @itoiauthentic
Practicalities 🗓️
Tickets: €34, or €28 each if you bring a friend.
If you would really like to attend but the price is a barrier, just get in touch & we'll figure something out.
Location: De Ruimte, Weesperzijde 79A, 1091 EJ Amsterdam.
Date & Time: Sunday 29th November, 19.00–22.00 (doors close at 19.05 - no latecomers!)
Language: The event will be facilitated in English, but you may do the exercises in Dutch if it your shared language.
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