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 our bodies have the power to regulate our emotions and heal the mind.

Remember the last time you were extremely stressed? Chances are high 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 some of the examples of how our bodies react to stress.

Research shows that stress, especially prolonged, can have a negative impact on 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 help reduce people’s psychological distress.

This workshop will give you easy tools for when your stress levels get high. Deepening the practice at home will help you build stress resilience in the long run.

What you'll learn and try out:

• You'll understand your own stress response better.
• You'll pay more attention to early stress signs and will be able to react before stress hits you hard.
• You'll try simple exercises to manage stress tension on the go, not just 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 body psychotherapy (Bioenergetic Analysis) to become a fully credentialled therapist.

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)

Saturday, 21 June from 11 to 14

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 take strong medication, speak to 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 about tickets: tickets are non-refundable. If you get sick and have a doctor's attest, I can rebook you for a similar workshop.