What We Do (The Offerings)
Workshop & Social Connection
1-hour "Relational Labs" focusing on the Wheel of Consent and authentic communication, followed by playful connection activities and socialising.
The Socials
Low-pressure gatherings (Dance, Karaoke, Games) designed to practice your new relating skills in a real-world setting.
The Foundation Singles
Curated events and access to our private WhatsApp ecosystem for those who have completed the "Foundations" training.
🌟 Meet Yuri Nunes
Educator. Coach. Facilitator. Mindful Change-Maker.
Having facilitated workshops across the globe—from corporate boardrooms to women’s circles—Yuri specializes in "unpacking the stuff of being human."
He helps people bridge the gap between their external success and their internal peace, making the deep work of boundaries and connection accessible, grounded, and—most importantly—fun.
Yuri creates the safety needed for real connection to happen naturally.
What Makes These "Match Up" Events Different?
Most singles events feel like a high-pressure job interview. Conscious Connections SA flips the script. We’ve removed the "performance" and replaced it with Relational Intelligence.
1. We prioritize "The Self" before "The Other"
Traditional dating asks: "Is this person right for me?" We ask: "How am I showing up in this moment?"
We believe you don’t need someone to complete you; you need to be whole to meet someone who complements you. We help you identify patterns—like people-pleasing or fear of rejection—that hold you back from vibrant connection.
2. We use the "Wheel of Consent" Framework
Consent isn't just a "Yes" or "No"—it’s a communication skill. We teach you how to navigate the 4 Quadrants of relating.
By learning how to make clear requests and give honest boundaries, the "awkwardness" vanishes. You gain the safety to be playful because you know how to be clear.
3. Guided Play, Not Forced Small Talk
Forget "What do you do for a living?" Our events are curated social labs. We use "Low Stakes/Silly" games to break the ice and "High Stakes/Connective" exercises to spark depth.
You’ll find yourself laughing, moving, and sharing stories before you even realize you’re at a "singles" event.
4. A Curated Social Ecosystem
We aren't a one-night stand; we are a community. By attending a "Foundations" event, you enter a curated ecosystem of like-minded South Africans who value growth.
Our exclusive WhatsApp group ensures the connections you make have the space to evolve into lasting friendships or deep partnerships.
Connections That Begin Within
Our events are designed as Somatic Laboratories for the Soul. We move away from the "performance" of traditional dating and into the practice of "Integrated Relating."
Self-Inquiry
We look at your "edges"—fear of rejection, boundary struggles, or people-pleasing—with kindness and curiosity, identifying what might be holding you back.
The Architecture of Authenticity
Using the Wheel of Consent, you will practice showing up exactly as you are—vulnerable, playful, and honest—unlearning the behaviors that mask your true self.
Complementary Connection
We shift the goal from searching to attracting. A healthy relationship isn't two halves becoming one, but two whole individuals choosing to journey together.
The Result: You leave not just with new connections, but with a clearer, more loving understanding of yourself—ready to meet someone who matches your frequency.