More Energy with Somatic Exercises

Feeling tired and unmotivated recently?
Boost your energy levels just in time for spring!

Learn somatic exercises according to the body psychotherapy method by Alexander Lowen!

In a small group, we'll try the somatic exercises, focusing on deepening the breathing and joyful self-expression. While most of the exercises aim to raise your energy levels, sometimes we need to rest to regain motivation, so we will end with some restorative exercises.

As children, most of us were full of energy and enthusiasm. As we become adults, the list of neverending obligations and constant overwhelm leave us feeling depleted and emotionally dull.

We prefer to lie on the sofa and watch another show instead of planning an exciting hike or even going out with friends. We don’t only feel low on energy – it’s visible to everyone around you.

You hardly ever laugh, you close your body from the world, you’re prone to bad moods, and not too keen to have sex.

Time to recharge your energy and learn how to stay motivated and in good spirits!

One of the main goals of bioenergetic exercises is to regulate emotions and improve well-being. You will finish the workshop by choosing several practices to continue using in daily life for more lasting effects.

Your host:

Anka Grzywacz, Somatic (Bioenergetic) Therapist in Training

I discovered Bioenergetic Analysis when interviewing a body-oriented therapist for my radio show about sexuality (I’m a trained sexologist). Once I learned more about the approach, I got hooked. I got so hooked that at the age of 40 I decided to go back to school and get trained for 4.5 years to become a body-oriented psychotherapist. I am now in my fourth year of training, having obtained certification as a Bioenergetic Counselor. To ensure the quality of my work I have regular supervision with an experienced therapist.

On top of that I bring additional, extensive (1.5 years) education and training in group workshop facilitation and life coaching (1 year postgraduate university course).

Who this workshop is for?

• Participants of all genders welcome.
• You can treat this workshop as a self-development tool or as an addition to talk psychotherapy.
• You are ready to express your emotions in a small group of people in a safe, confidential setting (all exercises are voluntary).
• You can tolerate shouting, stomping, and expressive movements.
• If you have a mental health condition, check with your health provider first. You need to feel stable enough to confront more intense emotions.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• History of psychotic states or taking antipsychotic medication
• Strong anger management issues or aggressive outbursts (more suitable for individual therapy).
• If you have a serious health condition, consult your doctor first (for example, very high blood pressure or other conditions that intense emotions can trigger).

I have been diagnosed with depression. Is this right for me?

It depends. Generally, somatic (bioenergetic) exercises are very useful in the treatment of depression and we use them with our clients in body psychotherapy sessions. People who attend talking therapy may also participate in workshops and engage in somatic exercises to complement the verbal work.

This is, however, a short, group workshop. It means the exercises can trigger something deeper in you, or even make you feel worse in the short term.

If you are currently undergoing treatment for depression, it’s best to consult with your doctor and/or therapist before signing up for the workshop. You need to feel stabilised – with medication and/or therapy – to participate in a group session during which emotional expression is encouraged.

Practical:

• Location: Cozy studio near Triemli station.
• The room has accessibility restrictions, as you need to take a few steps down to enter.
• There are no reimbursements. If you get sick and present a doctor's attestation, I can offer a rebooking for a similar workshop within the next 3 months.
• The number of sold tickets may not reflect the actual number, as this event is cross-promoted. First-come, first-served. If there is an otherbooking you will receive a reimbursement or I will suggest an alternative date.

What the participants of my workshops are saying:

The workshop made me realize how important it is to be here and now, in mindful contact with my body and accepting myself as I am. I would recommend workshops with Anka to people looking for positive energy and aliveness.
Mart☀️

I have attended several workshops both on sexology and bioenergetics and each time I was impressed by her professionalism, the wealth of interesting information, and most importantly, the valuable knowledge and practical tools I took away from them.
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