Somatic Explorations 2025/26

About the event

I invite you to my original educational-movement classes, during which we will expand our awareness of our own bodies, discover new possibilities for our movement, and have a great time! The classes form a thematic whole. Over 9 meetings, we will explore issues related to regulating the nervous system through movement. You will receive specific tools and knowledge on how you can support yourself daily in returning to well-being (so-called neuronal gymnastics) and thus build resilience. The classes will include both theoretical and experiential parts – somatic movement. Somatics is a field of science encompassing various methods of working with the body, thanks to which we can more easily "connect" with it (and thus with our emotions, sensations, etc.). These are classes where every movement is good, not subject to judgment, and previous movement experience is not required. We will expand body awareness through elements of various techniques, somatic approaches, and methods, including: experiential anatomy, Body-Mind Centering®, movement patterns, creative movement and dance, improvisation and contact improvisation, yoga, bodywork, touch that initiates movement. We will explore movement qualities using the language of the Laban/Bartenieff Movement System. We will work solo, in pairs, and in groups. Above all, we will address the topic of regulating and supporting the autonomic nervous system – building resilience, relaxation, working with the vagus nerve, breathing, rolling, crawling, and tumbling on the ground. We will move. You might call this movement dance. As the facilitator, I will provide inspiration for movement, improvisation, and discovery. We will seek pleasure and a new personal movement alphabet. Sometimes you will sweat, and sometimes you might fall asleep. Sometimes it will be strange because your body hasn't done this before, and sometimes it will be funny. Supportive touch will appear, but only if you have space for it. We will be in this together, which will also become a topic of movement. The most important thing is that you feel good about it. The rule of the classes is that you can, but you don't have to. I will gladly accompany you in this. The classes are developmental, not therapeutic. The aim of these classes is not to develop motor skills, but this may definitely be a side effect. The goal is movement, which according to Aristotle is "life." It won't be difficult. It will be your way. And if you wish, you can discover a lot of new "yours." 📍 Where: Goha Joga, Fosa 25, Warsaw 🕒 When: Tuesdays 18:30 (1h 40min), 9-meeting cycle (from 4.11) 📅 Exact meeting dates: 4.11, 11.11, 18.11, 25.11, 2.12, 9.12, 16.12, 6.01, 13.01. 💰 Price: 70 PLN per class, paid in advance for the cycle in 2 installments (total 630 PLN). 📞 Contact: IG/FB @mysomaticway or 508 289 244 In these classes: - You will develop awareness of your body - You will gain better well-being and a surge of strength - You will have the opportunity to express yourself through movement and vocal expression - You will develop your movement potential - You will activate, strengthen, and move your body in a free, safe atmosphere - You will learn what your autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve are and how they work, and how we can befriend them (Polyvagal Theory) - You will receive self-regulation tools - You will rest and find your breath - You will spend time with other people - You will find space for play - You will discover the potential of touch in self-regulation The classes are for people without contraindications to movement; previous movement/dance experience is not necessary. Contraindications: psychotic states, psychotropic therapy (please consult a doctor), epilepsy, pregnancy and postpartum, inflammation, current untreated injuries. Please contact me with any questions in this regard. If you want to make sure these classes are for you, write to me and I will gladly tell you more and answer your questions. If finances might be a difficulty, let me know. I hope we can find a solution together. Places are limited, registration order applies. 📝 If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVIHDGrza/viewform Facilitator: Magda Pawluk – Somatic practitioner, yogini, bodywork therapist. Graduate of Somatics in Dance and Therapy at the Academy of Music in Łódź, yoga teacher – Hatha 200h RYT Yoga Alliance, Yin Yoga 50h RYT, Kids Yoga 50h RYT. Currently certifying as a Somatic Movement Educator (ISMETA) at the Somatische Akademie in Berlin and in the Body-Mind Centering® approach at the British school Embody Move. Since 2022, she has been leading original somatic-movement workshops. Member of the Polish Choreological Forum. Masseuse – Ayurvedic, classical, and Thai massage. Her special area of interest and somatic work is with the nervous system – regulation of the autonomic nervous system through movement and touch based, among others, on polyvagal theory, which resulted in the somatic performance "Wędrowiec" realized as part of her diploma at the Academy of Music in Łódź (2022). She regularly consolidates and expands her knowledge by participating in somatic workshops, including Dr Martha Eddy/Dynamic Embodiment®, BMC®, Life/Art Process®/Tamalpa Institute, Dance/Movement Therapy, Polyvagal Yoga – Polyvagal Institute, Art of Living, Gaga, etc. She runs a somatic account on IG and FB: @mysomaticway