Being Well, Being Real: A day of self-care & connection

"I had the pleasure of getting to attend one of Laurie’s wonderful self-care days. The experience and the venue were very restorative for my nervous system. Connectivity through a delicious winding path of interactive games and movement expression experiences lead me to a very open and receptive creative space. So restful. So good. Highly recommend. Amazing facilitation." - Lily

Are you desiring a safe, nurturing space to take time off from the demands of life, show up authentically with a range of open-hearted humans? 

This February, you are warmly invited to ‘Being Well, Being Real’ at Wellington Meditation Centre. This full day combines Authentic Relating, Self Massage ‘Rolling’ and Yoga Nidra to offer a deliciously restorative day of self care and connection. The venue has a glorious garden, kitchen and wellness room to make yourself at home for the day.

You are likely to walk away with a profound sense of well-being, a remarkable connection to your body and an experiential toolkit that you can use right away to make your everyday life even better.

WHO is this day for?

Essentially, this day is for you if you have been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and/or lacking meaningful connection in your life, and need some time to recenter, reground and reconnect.

Our experience includes working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs); neurodiverse people; 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 actually happen?

Activities will explore connection through Authentic Relating, and solo self care exercises through Self Massage ‘Rolling’ and Yoga Nidra.

Authentic Relating is an interpersonal meditation. It is the practice of listening and speaking in deeper awareness of our present moment sensations, curiosities and boundaries, allowing us to weave richer, more truthful and loving human-to-human connections. Some exercises will involve (consensual) platonic touch.

Self Massage ‘Rolling’ uses grippy rubber balls to massage the body. It is like a deep tissue massage and you are in control. You are taught the techniques and placements to do it yourself creating connection and deeper awareness of ones anatonomy. . qThe balls  roll and release away your everyday stress and tension

Yoga Nidra, often called "yogic sleep," is a deeply restorative practice that guides the practitioner into a state of conscious relaxation between wakefulness and sleep. Through guided meditation, it calms the mind, relieves stress, and promotes physical and emotional healing while fostering self-awareness and inner peace.

Together, we will create a rich container to explore the many layers of our human experience, to invite loving, consensual touch, and arrive more deeply into present moment awareness. Through these enriching practices, we can understand and celebrate the treasures of interpersonal relating, as well as connection to self.

WHERE will it be?

The event will take place at the beautiful urban sanctuary of Wellington Meditation Centre, 31 Hobson Crescent, Thorndon.

The FACILITATORS

Laurie King

I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi who’s current home-base is Wellington. 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, Connection Institute and Positive Intelligence. I have facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch, 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.

Laurie has previously offered numerous sell-out workshops in Amsterdam, Berlin, Boulder, Portland, Melbourne & Auckland, as well as Wellington. Here's what others have said:

“Thanks to this workshop, I was able to let go more than ever before, and really let in non-sexual, loving, supportive touch. Thank you to Laurie for offering another step up the mountain of growth & healing” - Samantha

“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 live with complex PTSD and anxiety so in the past I have really struggled to open up to people and build meaningful connections. Discovering these workshops 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

Ryan Tunstall

Ryan is a Certified Roll Model® Method Practitioner and founder of Lets Roll NZ. Ryan's Rolling training had 28 participants worldwide and he was the only male in the group and the only one in the southern hemisphere. He has gone on to further training in Rolling the anatomy trains as well as more recently becoming New Zealand’s first certified Body by Breathe practitioner. Ryan’s teaching of rolling started over 3 years ago and is based on the principle that everybody deserves to feel and live better in their own body. The teaching style in a rolling class is more aligned with connection to self and empowerment to do it outside the class. He is also a certified hot yoga teacher of 9 years.

For more information, check out letsrollnz.co.nz.

“Love doing rolling - Ryan really knows his stuff and it’s great learning about our bodies. I have been rolling for a number of weeks now and each week is different and fun. “  Sam N

“I look forward to rolling classes every week. The practice helps relieve the stress that our everyday lives build up and it’s such an inviting environment. I highly recommend giving it a go! Its one of the best things I’ve ever done to help me feel relaxed and has taught me so much about my body and what it needs.” Erykah

“Was so glad I signed up for this; who knew 2 rubber balls could hold such power! I feel the world would be a happier and more relaxed place if more people knew. Thanks so much Ryan.” Christine

HOW MUCH will I invest?

$99 - Low income ticket

$129 - Medium income ticket

$149 - High income ticket

Spaces are limited so book early before it fills up!

Why are tickets sold by income?

In order to make the event as accessible as possible, there are three ticket types available. It is up to you to decide which ticket you purchase, depending on your own feelings about your level of disposable income and how much you would like to contribute for the event.

If you would really like to attend but do not have the funds for the lowest ticket option, please get in touch and we can figure something out!

Practicalities:

Where: The event will take place at the beautiful urban sanctuary of Wellington Meditation Centre, 31 Hobson Crescent, Thorndon.

When: Sunday 9th February, 10am to 5pm.

Dresscode: Comfortable clothing that's easy to move in.

Food: Tea & snacks are provided. Lunch will be potluck style.

Refund policy: Full refund if cancelled three weeks or more before event. 50% refund if cancelled up to one week before event. No refund if cancelled less than one week before event.