REST - developmental and herbal workshops

About the event

REST Developmental and herbal workshops Resting is a natural state after a period of work and effort. We need rest to regenerate our physical and mental strength, to reconnect with our spirituality, sense, and values. However, we increasingly experience that rest, instead of being a norm and everyday occurrence, is becoming a luxury. We invite you to the herbal-developmental workshop REST, which will focus on creating time for relaxation. In an atmosphere of safety and acceptance, we will seek answers to questions such as how we react to stress, what brings us pleasure, and what types of rest regenerate us the most. This will be a space for self-discovery and connecting with others, without haste or pressure. We will also receive specific tools to help us cope with stress: herbal remedies tailored to our needs and relaxation techniques. We want these tools to become our allies for a good life in everyday reality. We will work in a small group of up to 12 people using experiential methods: group work, pair work, individual work, artistic activities, and herbal practices. We will experience various relaxation techniques and learn how to apply them in daily life. Participants will take home self-composed herbal teas and adaptogenic pralines. Additionally, there will be a solid portion of knowledge in the fields of psychology and herbalism. During the workshop: - You will learn what stress is and its functions. - You will examine how stress affects your body, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and learn techniques to manage it. - You will try various types of herbs, learn about their effects, and create blends tailored to your needs. - You will discover the resources in your life that help you overcome difficult situations and learn how to strengthen them. - You will experience being in nature, which soothes the senses and calms the mind. - You will practice techniques to neutralize stress, release tension, and connect with yourself. - You will experience being in a group in an atmosphere of openness, safety, and relaxation. Program: - What are the functions of stress and how does it affect me? - How can herbs help? Creating intuitive calming teas and adaptogenic pralines. - How can I discover and strengthen my potential to overcome difficult situations? - How to be in nature to benefit from its regulating resources? - How to relax the body by working with breath and muscles? 📅 When? The workshop will take place on October 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 📍 Where? Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński Institute ul. Świerkowa 4 03-054 Warsaw 👥 For whom? The workshop is intended for adults. The group will consist of up to 12 participants. 💰 Price? - Registration by September 14: 420 PLN - Registration after September 14: 470 PLN The workshop price includes a warm meal served during the lunch break, coffee and tea, and herbal blends composed during the workshop. 🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/PKDru8Eh4K9WjxSi8 Trainers: - Magdalena Oprządek - educator, geographer, herbalist, with a PhD in Earth sciences. She loves connecting plants with people, which is why she co-creates educational offerings at the Botanical Garden of the University of Warsaw. She seeks knowledge and experience, exploring new properties of plants for years, preparing herbal remedies for body and soul, and sharing her discoveries by conducting workshops in various cultural institutions. - Michalina Klebba - pedagogue, trainer of psychosocial skills, medical caregiver. She graduated from the School of Training and Psychological Workshop at the INTRA Center. She co-created and conducted workshops on emotional competence, discovering passions, and self-esteem. She loves long mountain hikes, bathing in streams, singing jazz, good coffee, and accompanying herself and others in development. Fascinated by humanity.