What is i to i all about?
Since 2019, i to i has offered a variety of evening, full day & multi day workshops across the world, bringing together authentic relating and embodiment exercises that:
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Establish meaningful connections that really last
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Safely explore your vulnerability
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Highlight and train your awareness of physical sensations
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Boost your empathetic listening skills
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Challenge your assumptions about others
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Empower you to set boundaries
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Encourage you to welcome and befriend the full spectrum of your emotional reality, especially the uncomfortable parts
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Cultivate immeasurable joy!
Participants often walk away with a profound sense of well-being, and an experiential toolkit that they can use right away to make every part of their lives even better.
"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 - Wellington, New Zealand
Who am I?
I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi nomadic who’s current home-base is Amsterdam. My passion is to cultivate healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships. I have organised and facilitated over 200 Authentic Relating, Dating and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe. My training includes the Authentic Life Course, the International School of Temple Arts, and the Connection Institute. My portfolio includes internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch, and organisations such as ART International. Click here for a more extensive portfolio.
My workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. I look forward to holding space for you!
Testimonials
"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 Authentic Relating 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 - Wellington, New Zealand
"I'm amazed at how your workshops continue to lift me up. It's such a delight to meet new people, genuinely, and feel the warmth and excitement of budding connections"
Doug - Portland, United States
"Authentic Dating has been the most positive experience I've had in meeting genuine souls with the intention of finding love/romance for over 6 years"
Matthew - Bristol, UK