A workshop in support of embodying somatic awareness tools to carry into dating so you can feel safe to be YOU - with authenticity.
This 4-hour dating workshop offers somatic tools and embodied practices for building self-trust, boundaries, and authentic connection. Whether you're preparing to re-enter the dating world or already actively in the dating pool, this workshop aims to aid you in recognising body-based guidance.
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So here’s the situation…
You’re intelligent, attractive, caring, accomplished. You know you have so much to offer in love. Yet, you find yourself still single.
You potentially even hear sentiments from family and friends like:
“You’re such a catch.”“How are you still single?”
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So often, it’s about trust.
Do you trust yourself to advocate for your needs?Do you trust yourself to uphold your own boundaries?Do you trust yourself to move at your authentic pace when intimacy arises?Do you trust yourself to not self-abandon (lose yourself) when dating?
If you answered ‘no’ or ‘sometimes’ or ‘yes…until I get attached’ then this workshop may support you.
When self-trust is shaky, protective beliefs and strategies (that you may or may not be aware of) can quietly (cleverly) run the show by keeping us ‘safe,’ yet closed to genuine connection due to fear and avoidance intercepting.
“Self-trust can be defined as the ability for you to do what you need to do and to avoid doing what you know you shouldn’t be doing. The mind always keeps track, but more than that, it keeps score of your ability to follow through on your own word and your own direction.” - Nero Knowledge, Outsmarting Reality.
Early dating is inherently uncertain. For some, dating feels mysterious and enlivening, and for others, it’s actually really uncomfortable and confronting. A sense of curiosity is required to feel at ease while exploring a new connection with romantic possibility. While the inherent uncertainty of dating cannot be taken away, we can foster greater certainty for our nervous system by building greater self-trust.
Together we’ll explore:
Practice recognising the body’s language of “yes,” “no,” and “maybe—with an adjustment”
The cost of saying “yes” when the body says “no”
How protective beliefs and strategies are excellent at keeping one safe and comfortable, yet stuck and single
The role of resentment and people-pleasing in early dating and how to avoid it eroding potential
Explore ways to communicate needs, preferences, and boundaries authentically and compassionately without self-abandoning
What to expect:
This workshop will be a space of reflection, theory, practice, and self-discovery. There’ll be opportunities for participation (sharing, for example) offered as invitations.
This workshop is intended to help with:
A deeper awareness of your body’s signals and inner boundaries
Strengthening somatic awareness via practices for dating with clarity and authenticity
Insight into your protective strategies and how to understand them with compassion
Tools to reduce resentment and people-pleasing by taking responsibility for your needs
Who this workshop is for:
Those contemplating stepping into dating but noticing that they’re avoiding iti.e., periodically jumping into the apps yet not tangibly going on real-life dates
Those in the early stages of datingi.e., seeking to feel more grounded, attuned, and self-trusting in the process of exploring romantic connection possibilities
About your facilitator - Grace Elizabeth @beinggraceelizabeth
Grace Elizabeth is a group facilitator, somatic guide and founder of Centre of You - a multi-modality community centre for inner exploration, where she has hosted monthly conscious speed dating events for almost five years.
Her approach to intimacy and self-trust is deeply informed by her own lived experience. With a background shaped by complex attachment patterns and protective rules that kept her “safe” but closed to connection, Grace knows firsthand the paradox of longing for love while fearing the vulnerability it requires. Through years of self-inquiry, she has come to see that boundaries and authentic pacing are not things another person can uphold for us - they are inner responsibilities that build the foundation for genuine connection.
Grace brings a grounded, compassionate presence to this workshop, creating space for participants to explore their own protective beliefs, body signals and relational patterns. Her facilitation blends personal insight, somatic practice and years of holding space for people navigating the tender terrain of dating and intimacy.
Things to note:
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothes to enable deep breathing and sitting/laying upon the floor with ease. Something to cover your eyes, if you wish to do so (eg. eye mask, scarf). A journal is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded (crystal, teddy, scarf, etc).
Personal responsibility: Please make an assessment on whether you are feeling stable and resourced enough to explore the practices on offer in this event.
No Photo/Video Content Will Be Captured: We recognise that being at an event where content is being captured can impact the personal comfort and nervous system regulation of our community. As such, it should be known upfront that this event is a photo and video free space. No content will be captured. We ask all participants to honor this agreement in respect of the shared experience by placing any recording devices away on arrival.
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 10:45am - 11:00am. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 11:15am. Truly, it breaks our heart to have to turn latecomers away yet the disruption to the whole group experience by virtue of lateness does require management. We ask that you find understanding and consideration for the timebound nature of the container and make every effort to arrive on time.
Driving: Centre of You is located upon Chapel Street and while you may get lucky with an untimed spot, (try High Street) predominantly 1 and 2 hour parking is available (unmetered from 5pm). So you can fully settle into the practice, we suggest you avoid the need to move your car or risk a fine and park at the CARe multilevel carpark (8-14 King Street Prahran), a 140-metre walk from COY.
1 - 2 Hours parking will be charged at $5.60
2 - 3 Hours parking will be charged at $7.50
3-4 hours parking will be charged at $9.00.
Public transport - tram: Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).
Public transport - train: Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.
Finding Centre of You: Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs with a wide landing at the half-way-point. Unfortunately, this current version of Centre of You does not have a wheelchair accessible lift. If you could use support in getting up the stairs or would like to discuss ways to make your experience at Centre of You more comfortable, please reach out via hello@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Accessibility: At COY we aim to ensure our community and events are inclusive and accessible while alongside upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and the businesses of our collaborating facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please reach out via hello@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram
Ticketing T&Cs: We get it, life happens, therefore we will gladly refund you up until 24hrs before the event start time. After that, we have a strict no refund/no transfer to future events policy. If you are no longer able to attend and wish to pay forward your ticket to someone within the community, be in touch via hello@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Questions? Email hello@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.
Tickets: $77.00 early bird, $88.00 general exchange.