Embodied Dating Berlin
Move. Touch. Listen. Be Loved.
"This has been the most positive experience I've had in meeting genuine souls with the intention of finding love/romance for over 6 years" – Luca
Tired of the superficial swipe? Seeking 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 yourself and connect playfully & authentically with others. For the first time ever, it's coming to Berlin this May!
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 welcomes all men, women & non-binary people aged 18+, both monogamous & non-monogamous. This event is aimed for hetero and bisexual identifying people.
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 - playful, courageous connection 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 - exploring the many dimensions of co-regulating touch in full awareness of desires and boundaries
We will begin the evening with a short Kapal Bhati breathwork practice and movement meditation to help you land.
Kapal Bhati, the "skull-shining breath," is a dynamic pranayama practice that awakens the body, clears the mind and ignites the power of the solar plexus.
Some pairings are randomised, some you can choose for yourself.
Blindfolds may be used in certain activities to deepen your connection with your physical sensations and inner world.
Consent is central throughout the evening. You will always have the agency to choose how deep you go.
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.
"I love Laurie's energy, wisdom, execution and light touch. I felt super safe to open up and connect while he was holding the space" – Tess
"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 🗓️
Location: Urban Healing Unit, Moosdorfstraße 7-9, 12435 Berlin, Germany
Time: 19.00–21.30 (doors close at 19.05 - no latecomers please!)
Language: The event will be facilitated in English, but you may do the exercises in German if it your shared language.
Intoxicants: Alcohol and drug-free event. Tea provided 🍵
Dress code: Whatever you're comfortable in - shoes off at the venue
Tickets: €32
If you would really like to attend but the price is a barrier, just get in touch & we'll figure something out.
Limited spaces available. Book early to secure your place!
Refund policy: No refunds available. If you cannot make it, you may transfer the ticket to a friend or use as credit for a future i to i event.