Authentic Relating Training - Level 1: Foundations - SF Bay Area, CA
Schedule
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
The Alembic | Berkeley, CA
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THE ART OF BEING HUMAN LEVEL 1A weekend immersion into the practices of Authentic Relating
Imagine being yourself and speaking your truth at any moment in your life.
Imagine having grace under fire in times of discomfort, conflict, or stress.
Imagine building connections and relationships that are resilient and designed to last.
Welcome to the ART of Being Human level 1: A weekend immersion into the practices of Authentic Relating
WHAT IS AUTHENTIC RELATING TRAINING?
Our Authentic Relating Training level 1 is a unique and profound course that helps refine communication skills and deepen human connections across all social contexts. From the workplace to the living room, from strangers to partners and everyone in between.
The practices are designed to be as accessible, adoptable, and engaging as possible, so you can apply your new skills to your life right away, with immediate results.
This is not a lecture or seminar – it is a deep dive full-immersion training that emphasizes on embodied and experiential learning and will leave you enlivened, heart and mind-opened, and deeply connected to yourself and others.
This course is truly for everyone – no matter your level of prior experience or training.
SCHEDULE, COST AND REGISTRATION
DATES: June 27 & 28, 2026
SCHEDULE:
Saturday 9am- approx. 7pm
Sunday 9am - approx. 7pm
LOCATION: San Francisco - Bay Area, California
COST: $365 USD Early Bird (thru June 10) / $465 USD Regular Price
>>>To register please go to: https://authenticrelating.co/product/level-1-bay-area-california-jun2026/
COURSE DETAILS
A team of experienced facilitators will guide you through a thoroughly tested and proven sequence of interactive exercises.
On DAY 1 we look into the foundational skills of authentic relating:
– The Five Practices of Authentic Relating
– The Three Levels of Conversation
– The Foundation of Connection
– Empathy and Authentic Listening
– The Power of Setting Context
– Dignity and Humility, Posture and Collapse & Cultivating Equanimity
On DAY 2 we focus on the tools and skills you need to lead any relationship towards a greater understanding of one another:
– The Role of the Witness
– Cultivating Genuine Curiosity
– Transforming Conflict into Connection
– Embracing Discomfort as a Path of Personal Empowerment
– Relational Aikido & Relational Alchemy
In addition to the course you will receive:
– Course notes that will help you deepen your practice in everyday life
– Membership to the ART Graduates group on our community Platform ARTland with access to regular zoom calls, group resources and the opportunity to stay connected with ART graduates worldwide.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Our expert facilitators are highly qualified in this art and bring years of experience teaching authentic relating. Our curriculum designers have found and created the most innovative and effective relational practices available to deliver a life-changing experience that deepens with practice.
CHRISTOPHER GRAY
Senior Course Leader
Christopher is a course leader of The ART of Being Human, Levels 1 & 2, as well as the Authentic Leadership Program (ALP). He’s spent 20 years in the software world as a leader in educational technology, most recently at Facebook. During that time, Christopher has also been doing extensive work supporting people struggling with alcoholism, substance abuse, and codependency. Since discovering and immersing himself in the practice of Authentic Relating, he’s transitioned to coaching and working with ART to bring this transformative, humanizing practice to the world. He teaches Bikram yoga, and, most importantly, is from New Jersey.
ABOUT ART INTERNATIONAL
Our vision is to co-create a more enlivened, awakened, and authentic world through human connection. We believe that we all have the capacity to be bridges – between parts of ourselves, between ourselves and others, and between different communities around the world.
When we transform ourselves, we can then transform our relationships.
When we transform our relationships, we can then transform the world.
We are a team of experienced and passionate facilitators, leaders, coaches, entrepreneurs, and volunteers dedicated to the practice of authentic relating and the production of authentic relating trainings. We're committed to bringing about a world of healthy, conscious, connected, revealed, enlivened, and intimate relationships, with both self and others.
SCHEDULE, COST AND REGISTRATION
Dates: June 27 & 28, 2026
Schedule: Sat & Sun 9am - approx. 7pm
Location: SF Bay Area, California
Cost: $365/465 USD
REGISTER NOW >>> https://authenticrelating.co/product/level-1-bay-area-california-jun2026/
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Where is it happening?
The Alembic, 815 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710-2754, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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