The Warmth Within

Are you seeking deeper embodied connection with yourself and others?


Interested in exploring the nourishing intersection of yoga, authentic relating, and conscious touch?


Ready to tenderly drop into an evening of self-cafe, mindfulness, and deeper relating in a supportive, nurturing, cosy environment?


Come and immerse yourself in the warmth of community and kindle your inner spark this November!





WHO is this event for?
This event is open to all genders.
It is especially for you if you are desiring a safe, warm space to recharge, recenter, come back to presence, reconnect with your body and relate empathetically with others.
Our experience includes working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs); 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 we explore?
Activities will consist of Yin-Yang Yoga, Authentic Relating & Conscious Touch
Yin-Yang Yoga is a mix of yin yoga, a style in which you stay in a pose for several minutes, to go deeper into relaxation and awareness, and more active yoga styles such as vinyasa yoga, that activate and strengthen your body, and create focus for your mind. Movement and poses (asanas) will be combined with mediation and breathwork (pranayama).
Authentic Relating is an interpersonal meditation. It is the practice of listening and speaking in deeper awareness of our present moment sensations, allowing us to weave richer, more truthful and loving human-to-human connections.
Conscious Touch is the practice of bringing full attention and presence into relating physically to another person. How do we bridge the physical gap between us? In deeper awareness of our desires and boundaries, we will explore the multiple dimensions of touch.
Through these enriching practices, we can understand and celebrate the treasures of interpersonal relating, as well as deeper connection to self.


WHERE will it be?
The event will take place at Studio Zensaties, Eerste Lauriersdwarsstraat 2, 1016PV Amsterdam.


The SPACE-HOLDERS
Laurie King
Laurie (he/him) is a queer British-Kiwi who’s current home-base is Amsterdam. His passion is creating spaces that cultivate healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships, helping people take off their masks, listen to their sensations and celebrate their aliveness on Earth. Since 2019, he have organised and facilitated hundreds of Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe. His training includes the Authentic Life Course, and the Connection Institute. He has facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch, and organisations such as ART International.
His workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. He looks forward to holding space for you!
For more information, check out itoiauthenticrelating.com


Christian Wicke
Christian (he/him) works as a general practitioner, yoga teacher in ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, and masseur. He enjoys sharing the yoga practice and his insights about and from yoga with others, in group classes and 1-on-1 settings. Besides teaching the practical aspects of yoga, he also likes to study and debate about yoga philosophy and its implications for our daily life.



HOW MUCH will I invest?
€28 for low income/students
€35 for regular ticket
There are limited spaces available so book early to avoid disappointment!


Practicalities
Location: Studio Zensaties, Eerste Lauriersdwarsstraat 2, 1016PV Amsterdam.
Time: 19.00 - 22.00 (doors open at 18.45).
Dress code: Comfortable clothing that’s easy to move in.
Intoxicants: This is an alcohol and drug free event. There will however be plenty of tea available.
Language: This workshop will be facilitated in English, but Dutch translation will be available.
Refunds: Available up to one week before the event.
Please note: This is a non-sexual event. There is a strong boundary on kissing and genital touch.