Authentic Connection is…
Authentic Connection is an embodied exploration of what is alive in connection in the present moment. We play games - both fun and powerful - to share the present moment and discover together the mystery and excitement that emerges.
Authentic Connection unites potent movement and communication practices (from Contact Improvisation, Authentic Relating, and Circling) to enliven our senses and open our awareness. By reorienting how we move, sense and speak in simple ways, time slows down to express what is truly alive.
In workshop, we learn to read subtle sensations to inspire embodied expression and ground communication from the heart. Our enhanced body awareness heightens energetic perception and clarifies boundaries, improving trust. Trust is essential to human intimacy.
Often, stories and expectations cloud crucial connective moments. By dropping expectations and relating from the present moment, intimacy naturally arises.
Explorers integrate Authentic Connection experiences with more comfort in group dynamics, and improved confidence to enliven intimacy with authentic expression and deeper understanding.
In this 4-minute video, Sequoia and Aries demonstrate authentic relating, and Aries describes her experience from the last Authentic Connection workshop.
How participants have felt…
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Sitting in Sequoia’s workshop to learn and practice circling in Costa Rica was one of the most amazing experiences that I had at a workshop, and it was the highlight of my entire trip. The way that he was able to blend different somatic embodiment practices, and ease us into deeper vulnerable sharing within the circle through various games and prompts was masterful. I could tell that he’s done a lot of work in this area, and it is so needed within our communities right now to have a place we can express our truth and be witnessed in a safe way. I highly recommend it!!
~ Rûaħ
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I’ve participated in two Authentic Connection workshops with Sequoia and both times were a real treat. The exercises were fun and interactive, and they’re organized in a way that helped me relax and feel into my body. It didn’t take long to feel the impact these exercises were having on how I was relating with the other people in the group - the depth of connection was something special! I’m grateful to Sequoia for holding such a beautiful space and for encouraging us to be more intentional with how we relate with each other - it is so understated how important this is!
~ David
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Sequoia’s Authentic Connection session was fun yet intensely profound. It was incredible to see how quickly it was possible to experience deeply meaningful and constructive conversation when permission was given to lift the boundaries of ordinary communication and express how you truly FEEL. Sequoia guided the session beautifully and I am thankful that I managed to put my apprehensions aside to be a part of the group. I would highly recommend and I would love to do it again!
~ Gina
Authentic Connection:
Evening Workshops
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In the present moment, authentic connection arises.
This transformative workshop introduces fun and powerful movement and communication practices (from Contact Improvisation, Authentic Relating, and Circling) to guide us into the present moment together.
This 6-week Authentic Connection program helps corporate offices, intentional communities, parent groups, etc. add this dynamic communication technology to their arsenals.
Groups can start with an Authentic Connection trial class.
Groups will receive instruction, circle, play authentic relating games (contact improv and movement games are optional) focusing on one of the 5 Principles of Circling each week, ending with a fun week of birthday and flow circles (and optional contact improv jams).
$450 for Trial Class
$4,225 for 6-week course (12 sessions)
