The Connection Lab

A guided social experience for singles who want to practice real connection —

safely, playfully, and without pressure.

March 14, 3pm - 4:30pm

New Mission Yoga, San Francisco

Structured. Consent-based. Designed to help you move beyond small talk.

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Early Registration Discounts! Space is intentionally limited.

You might leave with a spark.
You’ll definitely leave with insight and experience.

For Singles Who Want More Than Small Talk

What This Is (And Isn’t)

The Connection Lab isn’t just another mixer.
It’s not about impressing anyone.

It’s a thoughtfully structured experience designed to help you practice real-time connection in a way that feels grounded, playful, and low-pressure.

Throughout the evening, you’ll rotate through guided exercises that explore:

  • Presence over performance

  • Curiosity over strategy

  • Clear yes and clear no

  • Attraction, aversion, and everything in between

You’ll engage with multiple partners.
Everything is optional. You’re always in choice.
Consent is woven into every interaction.

You won’t be left guessing what to do. You’re invited to stretch — never forced.

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  • "Wow that is a life changing experience, Heather is amazingly talented and gifted!"

    —M. M.

  • "Exceptional, engaging, informative, professional, no dull moment. Heather truly puts her passion, knowledge and expertise to work. I have attended many workshops, Heather’s standouts out as a marquee in the field."

    —K. S.

  • "Solid facilitation, integrity with heart… Heather drew a fine cohort of participants that helped keep things at an advanced pace.”

    —B. Q.

What to Expect

Spots are intentionally limited.

  • You’ll rotate through guided partner experiences — always in choice, always rooted in consent.

  • Shift from autopilot into presence

  • Loosen the grip of social anxiety or awkwardness

  • Be fully seen and accepted, just as you are

  • Practice authentic, heart-centered communication

  • Experience presence, vulnerability, and real-time emotional attunement

  • Turn awkward moments into connection gold

The Lab is facilitated to help you drop the performative dating mask and connect in a way that feels grounded, open, and honest.

Whether you walk away with a spark, a friend, or simply a renewed sense of self, this is your chance to show up and be met — without the performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not exactly. While it’s designed for singles open to connection, the focus is on presence, honesty, and emotional attunement, not matching or romance. That said, sparks do happen — and many people leave with a new sense of relational confidence or clarity.

  • This space is for adults who are:

    • Single and open to meeting others

    • Tired of dating apps or superficial interactions

    • Interested in authentic, in-person connection

    • Curious about intimacy, vulnerability, and communication

    • Open to facilitation and new experiences

    All genders, orientations, and expressions are welcome.

  • Yes — wholeheartedly. This is a queer-affirming, body-positive, and inclusive space. You are welcome exactly as you are.

  • Nope! No prior experience with relational work, somatics, or events like this is needed. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to show up authentically.

  • No. All partnering is gender-neutral. You're encouraged to be open and curious with everyone — regardless of gender identity, orientation, or attraction — in the spirit of human-to-human connection.

  • Absolutely. You’ll be gently guided through the experience with full permission to honor your own pace and boundaries. Everything is opt-in. Many introverts have said this was their favorite way to meet new people.

  • Consent is central to everything we do. You are always in choice — you're encouraged to say no, opt out, or adjust any invitation to fit your comfort. And yes, that will be respected and celebrated.

  • Comfortable clothes you can sit, move, and relax in. Think cozy layers, soft pants, no shoes inside the space. Come as you are.

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