Authentic Relating in London: Deep Connection & Real Conversations

Do you want to develop the skills to engage in deep, open, connected conversations with anyone, anytime, anywhere?

Authentic Relating in London is a powerful event that equips you with the Authentic Relating (AR) tools and skills that allow you to immediately apply these learnings into your life and create visible impact and results quickly.

This event is a full-immersion training that gives you the experience to feel profound connection, safety, openness and trust with other participants in the room, in real time.

The AR tools and skills that you'll learn in this life-enhancing workshop can be used effectively with other people from all walks of life, be that strangers or your closest family.

Ultimately, this experiential training empowers you with the opportunity to transform yourself, your relationships and the world around you.

If you have the desire to learn a powerful new language and skillset that enables you to fully express your authentic self, and to invite others to do the same - this is the event for you.

What is Authentic Relating?

Authentic is the ability to be real, truthful, transparent and open, allowing others to see, hear, feel and understand you for who you really are.

Relating is the ability to connect deeply with another human in a way that allows people to be deeply seen, heard, understood, accepted and loved for who they really are - even in their most messy, challenged and darker selves.

Humans are designed to be in connection with other humans, and it is when we are in connection with others that we feel enriched, enlivened, connected and nourished.

Authentic Relating offers a diverse range of tools and skills that are powerful, effective and versatile, which you can apply in your everyday circumstances to connect with everyone you encounter.

Authentic Relating in London is for you if:

• You want to build deeper connection, intimacy and trust in all areas of your life
  
• You want to explore relating with others in a safe, nourishing group and welcoming space
  
• You want to practice interacting in an open and authentic way
  
• You want to increase self-awareness, personal attunement and emotional intelligence
  
• You want to become more present and grounded in your body whilst staying in connection with others
  
• You want to meet like-minded and like-hearted people
  
• You want to experience vulnerable, intimate, rich connections with other people that will leave you feeling inspired, alive and connected
  
• You want to build a strong and meaningful community in London

What we will explore together:

The 5 Practices of Authentic Relating -

1) Welcome everything:
Embrace all moments as they are, without judgement or resistance. This involves being present with your thoughts, feelings and sensations, allowing them to be whatever they are.

2) Assume nothing:
Avoid making assumptions about others or situations. Instead, practice curiosity and actively seek to understand their perspective and experience.

3) Reveal your experience:
Share your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly and honestly, even when they are challenging or uncomfortable. This creates space for vulnerability and deeper connection.

4) Own your experience:
Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings and actions. This involves acknowleding your own contribution to relationships and situations, and being accountable for your choices.

5) Honour self and other:
Respect your own needs, desires, and values, while also honouring the needs, desires and values of others. This involves creating space for mutual respect and understanding.

These practices can be applied in various settings, from personal relationships to professional interactions, to build stronger and more fulfilling connections.

What to expect:

• A full-immersion experience with the opportunity to create deep and lasting connections with like-minded and like-hearted people who live in London
  

• Experiential Learning: practical tools and skills, engaging activities and practices to embody your learning
  
• Authenticity: honest, transparent and in-the-moment sharing for deeper connection and intimacy
  
• Vulnerability: a safe container to explore your tender edges and nurture your personal growth
  
• Connection: with a group of authentic explorers to share this life-changing experience together
  
• Embodiment: regular opportunities to move, dance and regulate your nervous system
  
• A load of fun along the way!

You can leave feeling:

• Empowered with the practical tools and skills to deepen connection and intimacy
  
• Inspired to take your new toolkit of practices out into the world to level up your personal, professional and community relationships
  
• Expanded with the new found power to lead all of your relationships towards greater understanding, intimacy and trust
  
• Part of a growing, embodied community of Authentic Relaters in London

What is included:

⭕️ Opening and closing circle
❤️ Authentic Relating tools, skiils and practices
💃 Embodiment and movement
🎯 Expert facilitation and support
🙌 Regular breaks to relax and regulate
😋 Snacks!
💬 Private Whatsapp group to stay connected

People Said...

🗣️ “Everything about this event was amazing, right from the beginning until the end."

🗣️ "A chance to connect with what was true for me and to see it mirrored by other people."

🗣️ "A co-created safe and warm space with a group of like-minded people."

🗣️ "Participants had lovely energy, were engaging and great to interact with."

Agreements:

This is not therapy. Participants are expected to take care of their own needs and be responsible for their well-being throughout the journey. Support will be available if concerns arise, but the group is not a substitute for professional group or individual therapy.

Mutual respect and consent are paramount. All physical, digital, or verbal interactions must be rooted in mutual respect, clear boundaries, and explicit consent.

This is a substance-free group. The space is free from alcohol, drugs, and plant medicines. Participants are encouraged to show up fully present and sober.

Everything is an invitation. You are welcome to opt in or out of any activities as you choose. All activities are optional. We encourage you to listen to what feels right for you in the moment. We invite you to approach the practices with an open mind, curiosity, and a willingness to explore.

Confidentiality. What is shared within the group stays within the group. Participants are expected to uphold strict confidentiality to create a safe and trusting environment.

Accessibility and inclusivity. All bodies are welcome. No prior experience is required.

Photos and videos. A professional photographer and videographer will be present at this event. Footage and photos may be used by the organisers for promotional purposes, including on websites, social media, and other marketing materials. By attending, you consent to being photographed or filmed. If you’d prefer not to appear in any images or footage, please let a member of the team know when you arrive.

Meet The Team

Shannon Cunningham - Lead Facilitator.

Shannon is from Sydney, Australia and has been living in London for over 2 decades. He is a personal trainer, lifestyle coach and speaker. Shannon is passionate about health optimisation, nutrition, peak performance, mindset training, wealth creation and travelling the world. He believes that 3 things will change your life: the people you meet, the courses you take and the books that you read. Shannon has been on a personal development journey for 10 years and has been training in Authentic Relating for 2 years (ART Level 1-4). Shannon loves to practise and facilitate Authentic Relating, as he feels most alive in spaces where people can fully be – all of who they really are. He finds Authentic Relating work deeply meaningful, healing and it has been transformative in his own life. Over this decade of self-improvement, Shannon has learned many ideas, tools and skills that he loves sharing with others, so that they can grow and prosper in all areas of their own lives. Shannon values kindness, authenticity, vulnerability, integrity, fun and deep connections with others. His motto is: ‘Life is what you dare to make it’.

Dr Josh Phillips (PhD, MPhil, BA) - Community Manager.

Josh is a Certified Transformational Coach (Animas), also trained in Authentic Relating (ART Level 1-2), Circling (Circling Europe), Wheel of Consent (Togetherness), and Embodied Intimacy Training (Module 1). He has been dancing the 5Rhythms since 2021 (350+ hours of classes, 39 days of workshops). Josh also has 15+ years of experience as a coach, consultant and researcher. He brings a calm, thoughtful and holistic approach to building and serving authentic communities.

If you have any further questions please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.