Tired of the swiping?

Sick of the chit-chat?

Ready to meet real people & talk about what really matters?

“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” - John

Here’s your chance take a break from the apps and connect more openly, playfully & authentically with a range of wonderful humans seeking deeper connection. For the first time ever, it's coming to Bristol this September!

You’ll have several encounters throughout the night. Each will be carefully guided, inviting you to be yourself, to communicate openly, and and explore multiples layers and flavours of connection. Come spark a new autumn flame! 🔥

Authentic Dating welcomes all men, women & non-binary people aged 18+, both monogamous & non-monogamous. This event is primarily for hetero / bisexual identifying people.

While the aim is to pair you with a gender different to your own, this is not always possible. You will however have the opportunity to explore many different kinds of connections, not only romantic!

Is this event for me?

If you are seeking....

✨ Deep & meaningful conversations without small talky chit-chat

✨ Exciting new connections, both romantic & platonic

✨ An opportunity to explore & challenge your assumptions

✨ A substance-free environment

✨ Playful & sincere communication activities

✨ Skills you can apply to your dating life beyond the event

✨ A space to simply be yourself

....then this event is for you!

What will actually happen? 🥰

You will be invited to explore four unique interactions, some of which are randomised and some of which you can choose. Each will involve a new set of instructions to help you communicate about topics that really matter to you.

Each interaction will last 10-15 minutes. At the end of each interaction, you will have the opportunity to share a contact detail on a piece of paper in a way that is both cute and discrete ~ please bring your own pen!

Consent is important: you always have the agency to choose how deep you go. You will never be forced to share information that you don't want to.

The facilitator 💁‍♂️

Laurie King

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, Body Electric, Connection Institute and World Peace Yoga School. I have facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch and Ignite, 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 my Instagram, check out @itoiauthentic.

i to i Authentic Dating has already been a big hit in Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Copenhagen, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Montreal, Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne and Sydney. Here’s what others have said:

"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

"Laurie led us through a series of games and exercises that allowed us to open up and create very real bonds with others and with our own selves. Many emotions were felt in the safest, most welcoming environment" - Jason

“What a wonderful workshop you ran last night. I walked away with a sense of renewed self worth and also questioned why I don’t articulate comfortably what I want. It’s the perfect antidote to app culture.” - Imogen

“Laurie created a beautiful, safe space in no time, making it an ideal environment to be present and engage meaningfully with the activities. Even though all participants were strangers to me, I felt a deep sense of belonging developing over the evening.” - Tim

“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” - John

"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

"Authentic Dating re-opened an old window for me in a new way. Heaps of fun too! And I did meet a very special person. Highly recommend for anyone curious and keen to connect with depth & joy" - Samantha

Practicalities:

Cost:

£16 for Earlybird (til 4th September at midnight)

£22 for Regular (from 5th til 9th September at midnight)

£28 for Last-minute (from 10th September til event starts)

Limited spaces available. Book

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