Relating in Awareness - nondual meditation & nourishing connection

Imagine a world in which we all did deep inner-work, learning to communicate desires and boundaries with clarity and kindness!

After all, a rich life is made of deep relationships. But these can also be the first to disrupt inner peace and joy.

On Sat 31st of Jan we’re holding a one-day retreat to deepen into awareness, and then practice communication whilst in presence.

We'll start the day with group awareness meditation. It's a powerful and fast way to discover a spacious, vibrant and peaceful presence that is already there.

We'll then do exercises from **Relational Life Therapy. ** It's a profound model with incredible insight into how humans relate, and many tools to help

• Attune to what’s happening between you and another person
• Communicate desires and boundaries with kindness
• Replace reactivity and avoidance with honesty and intimacy
• Develop tools for repair and understanding after conflict

We think this work could change the world, so I hope many of you are moved to come!

Practical note:

• The day includes guided inquiry and communication exercises. You are free to choose which exercises to take part in.
• You're welcome to attend alone, or bring friends and partners.

Preparation

• Please come dressed in clothes suitable for movement
• A notebook to record some reflections
• If you have a meditation cushion and/or mat that would be great
• There will be an hour for lunch, with shops nearby, or you may prefer to bring a packed lunch and use the microwave at the venue.

Schedule

11am to 1pm: 1st session
1pm to 2pm: Lunch (bring your own, or shops nearby)
2pm to 3.30pm: 2nd session
3.45pm to 5pm: 3rd session

Facilitators

Amir Giles


After several years curating events on meditation, nonduality and consciousness science with The Psychedelic Society, Amir initiated Adventures in Awareness as a space dedicated to this exploration using the tools of introspection, dialogue, reason and science.

Amir co-directed the Psychedelic Society from 2019 to 2025, is trained as a practitioner of Internal Family System’s Therapy , and runs Bernardo Kastrup’s weekly membership programme With Reality in Mind. He was a facilitator on The Finders Course, and has completed 2 years of an MA in Chiropractic.

He has a background in theatre and performance, having performed, danced, choreographed and directed on stage, television and cinema with Paramount Pictures, MARVEL, the BBC, the Royal Court, Royal Opera House, Royal Academy of Music, Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Royal Ballet and the Royal Albert Hall.

_ "A very well held and interesting event, unlike anything I’ve attended before. I was able to go deep into meditative states with new practices. Grateful for the insights gained and time shared in the company of likeminded people. _" - Jessica

_ “Lots of wisdom here and a very cool mix of practices. Addressing many layers - physical, emotional, perceptual, mental, non-dual - in an integrative and co-creative way with skilled facilitation. With a sprinkle of silly joy! This is the future and it's powerful. _” - Prash

Gaia Harvey Jackson

Gaia is a relational coach, transformational group work practitioner, and conscious dance facilitator based in Devon, UK.

She was instrumental in establishing the events arm of The Psychedelic Society from 2017-2023. In 2022 Gaia co-founded True Nature - a platform for women's empowerment, and is the creator and lead facilitator of their Wild Woman retreats and training programmes.

She is trained in Relational Life Therapy and works with couples, individuals and groups, weaving together the embodied, psychological, spiritual and relational practices for a rounded and grounded approach to healing and transformation.

She has collaborated with many of the UK’s leading conscious events brands such as Medicine Festival, Ecstatic Dance UK, Ace Collective, and Noisily.

“_ I feel very lucky we found Gaia, the relational coaching has been worth more than I can say. How can you put a price on something that helps you rediscover the love and joy you have for your partner after a really challenging period. _” - Anna M

“_ Gaia skilfully guided us to the root of why we felt so locked into certain patterns. She taught us valuale tools and techniques with which to keep our relationship on track. _” - Thomas

The Venue

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The Meditatio Centre is a vibrant and welcoming oasis in the hub of London. It is open to people from all walks of life, from any religious, spiritual or secular tradition. It has regular meditation sessions and teaching on the practice and hosts an annual programme of events to explore the deeper dimensions of life.

They host events that look at the contemplative aspects of modern living: science, the arts, business, the environment, interfaith and the mystical core of Christianity. Workshops enliven the space – yoga, movement, poetry, dance – local artists are also invited to exhibit their work.

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If you want what visible reality
can give, you're an employee.
If you want the unseen world,
you're not living your truth.

Both wishes are foolish,
but you'll be forgiven for forgetting
that what you really want is
love's confusing joy.

• Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks