De-stress with somatic exercises

Stress is eating you up? Can't stop overthinking? And when you finally want to get some rest after a hard day, you can't sleep? Maybe your body is showing signs of stress and you're plagued by headaches or tummy troubles?

Try somatic exercises for stress!

Somatic (Bioenergetic) therapy was founded on one key concept: our feelings are reflected in our bodies. And the body has the power to regulate our emotions and heal the mind.

Remember the last time you were extremely stressed? Chances are you experienced it on a physical level.

Sensations such as:

• Faster heartbeat
• Headache
• Tense shoulders
• The feeling of something sitting in your throat
• Stomach pains or nausea
• A sense of having soft and weak legs

These are just a few examples of how our bodies react to stress.

Research shows that stress, especially prolonged, can harm our heart, immune, and digestive systems, hormones, and memory, to name but a few. According to a review of scientific studies, body psychotherapy methods may reduce people’s psychological distress.

This workshop will provide you with easy tools to manage when your stress levels are high. Deepening your practice at home will help you build long-term stress resilience.

What you'll learn and try out:

• You'll gain a better understanding of your own stress response.
• You'll pay more attention to early stress signs and will be able to react before stress hits hard.
• You'll try simple exercises to manage stress-related tension on the go, not just by sitting on a meditation pillow in a quiet spa!
• You'll gain the tools to build your regular stress resilience practice and exercise at home. We’ll cover the most common body symptoms and experiment with relevant somatic exercises for stress.

Your Facilitator:

Anka Grzywacz is a Bioenergetic Counsellor SGfBA, having completed two years of training in Germany. Currently she continues her training in the fourth year of body psychotherapy (Bioenergetic Analysis) training to become a fully credentialled psychotherapist.

In addition, Anka has extensive experience and 1.5 years of training in psychological workshop facilitation. She is also a sexologist.

Practical information:

• Cozy studio near Triemli stop
• Small group of max 7 people (all genders allowed)
• Unfortunately the workshop room is not easily accessible for people with movement difficulties (you have to go down a few steps).
• Easy access via tram and train.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• History of psychotic episodes or taking antipsychotic medication
• If you take antidepressants, you may participate, but only if you feel stable enough. I suggest discussing with a therapist or psychiatrist first. Somatic work in a group can be a valuable addition to talk-only psychotherapy, provided you feel stabilized.
• Sensitivity to noises, stomping (some people release emotions by making loud sounds, some exercises include stomping or kicking).
• If you have another serious health condition or are taking strong medication, please consult your doctor first or message me for an initial assessment.

Here's what the participants of my somatic exercise workshops are saying:

"I had the pleasure of working with Anka for a somatic exercise session, and I couldn't be more impressed with her expertise and approach. From the moment we began, Anka's calm and intuitive guidance made me feel completely at ease. She carefully tailored the session to my needs, offering clear instructions and creating a safe, supportive environment that allowed me to fully relax and connect with my body. Anka’s deep understanding of somatic principles was evident, and her ability to gently guide me through each movement left me feeling more aware, grounded, and rejuvenated. I highly recommend Anka to anyone looking to explore somatic exercises or deepen their mind-body connection."

NOTE: The price of 58 CHF does not include the commission charged by the system. The full cost of the workshop is 60 CHF, and this is approximately what you will pay at checkout (I have no other way to take over the commission on this website).