Embodied Men Berlin: yoga & connection games for GBTQ men

Are you seeking deeper, more meaningful connections with fellow gay/bi/trans/queer men, cultivating more embodied, emotionally open conversations that go beyond the chit-chat?

Welcome to Embodied Men, a space where you will cultivate embodied presence through Hatha yoga, and then enjoy nourishing & playful connection games with genuine, empathetic GBTQ identifying people. Due to popular demand, it's returning to Berlin this June, and this time we will focus on the theme of belonging.

We will begin the workshop with an hour of grounding Hatha yoga, an ancient practice that harmonises movement & breath. Through stillness and strength, it will awaken the subtle energies within, inviting balance, clarity, and a peaceful homecoming to the Self.

We will then harness the communication modality of Authentic Relating, enabling you to heartfully, playfully and courageously connect, using the tools of radical honesty and active listening. The practice invites you to drop deeper into presence, embodied awareness and permission to express whatever is alive within you and the ‘we-space’ between you and other(s).

Come and meet a whole bunch of vibrant, fascinating characters, and practice communication & embodiment skills you can gift to your life beyond the workshop!

Games will be played in pairs and small groups, which will be configured at random.

We’ll end the evening with an open lounge space for those who want to keep hanging out!

This event welcomes all men aged 18+ who identify as gay, bi, queer or trans, as well as people who identify somewhere on a gender-fluid spectrum.

You are welcome no matter what your experience level is with yoga. The asanas (poses) will be suitable for all levels, and I will ensure you will get the most out of your practice. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Everything shared in the workshop is consensual and confidential.

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 across Oceania and Europe.

My training includes World Peace Yoga School (250 hours), The Embody Lab, Authentic Revolution, and Connection Institute. I have facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch and Ignite, and organisations such as ART International and Authentic Bay Area.

My workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. I look forward to holding space for you!

I also offer online Holistic Coaching sessions, inspired by Authentic Relating, Positive Intelligence and Somatic Experiencing techniques.

For more information, check out itoiauthenticrelating.com.

For Insta, check out @itoiauthentic

i to i workshops have already been a big hit in Germany, as well as New Zealand, Australia, The Netherlands, Switzerland, The US, Canada and the UK. Here's what others have said:

“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” - Johan

"I'm feeling so deliciously peaceful & grounded after your yoga class. As someone who is new to yoga, I felt really safe and comfortable to explore the practice with Laurie as my guide" - Michael

Laurie's workshops re-opened an old window for me in a new way. Heaps of fun too! And I even met a very special person. Highly recommend for anyone curious and keen to connect with depth & joy" - Peter

"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

“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" - Ron

Practicalities:

When: Friday 27th June, 18.00 - 20.30. Please be on time to ensure a solid container.

Where: Park am Gleisdreieke, 10963 Berlin, Germany (close to the Naturerfahrungsraum). Pin will be sent to ticket holders the day of the event.

Cost: €10 for low income, €20 for medium income, €30 for high income.* Book early to secure your place!

What to bring: Yoga mat; blanket to sit on; snacks to share

Language: The event will be facilitated in English, but you may do the exercises in German if it is your common language with those you do the exercises with.

Refund Policy: If you cannot make an event, you may transfer your ticket to someone else or use as credit for a future i to i workshop.

*Why are tickets sold by income?

In order to make the event as accessible as possible, 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!