Groups, workshops and retreats
Groups, workshops, and retreats are an opportunity to experience the transformative possibilities of therapeutic work through the body, as you can immediately test new abilities in an embodied way in group relationships. If you feel that you want to develop your relational skills, be among like-minded people, or are already in the process of psychotherapy that you want to expand to include bodywork, be sure to check out the following offer of groups, workshops, and trips for the fall, winter, and early spring.
NOTE: At the moment, groups and workshops are held in Polish, so a good understanding of Polish is required. You are welcome to speak English, and I can translate if needed, but most of the work will take place in Polish. If you know other English speakers who would be interested in taking part in such groups or workshops, please feel free to get in touch — we may be able to organize a group in English.
fot. Karina Szymczuk / copyright Stowarzyszenie DMT/DMP
Groups
Developmental group „Present in the Body – More in Yourself, Stronger in Life”, Warsaw
- October 2025 – February 2026
- Tuesdays, 17:00 - 20:00
More information
I invite you to join an intimate, closed personal development group which, over the course of 15 weeks, can noticeably improve the quality you being yourself in relationships with others. Together, we will build psychophysical resources that support a deeper connection with your body, your needs, emotions, impulses, dreams, and values – so that you can be in close contact with others without losing yourself, with greater authenticity and satisfaction.
We work by integrating the precision of Bodynamic somatic psychotherapy, the creativity of Dance and Movement Psychotherapy, and the regulating power of Somatic Experiencing trauma and stress therapy. We will rebuild your connection with your body and its resources, enabling you to participate more fully and vibrantly in your life – the life you want to create. You will learn, among other things, how to feel grounded and safe within yourself, maintain healthy boundaries, better regulate emotions and stress, stand firmly on your own feet, and meet life with dignity.
A stable, consistent group of supportive yet diverse participants will be an important resource – new skills will be explored, practiced, and embodied directly within relationships. With care and respect, we will make space for what is pleasant and moving as well as for what is difficult, uncomfortable, or potentially conflictual. Nothing human will be foreign to us.
Allow yourself to become more present in your body, more deeply rooted in yourself, and more fully engaged in life.
🍀 What will we be doing in the group?
We will be getting to know ourselves at a safe, respectful pace – through conversation and, above all, through embodied experience. The work includes movement exercises and processes in the whole group, as well as in pairs and triads. Experiences will be integrated through sharing in pairs, small groups, or the full group – so that you are not left alone with whatever arises. The goal is not to collect experiences, but to genuinely expand your capacity to be more fully present in the world and in relationships.
🍀 What psychophysical skills will we develop?
Within a supportive and safe atmosphere, we will cultivate five key ego functions as described in the Bodynamic approach:
✨ Centering – a sense of inner base, presence in the body, and connection to your own direction.
✨ Grounding and reality testing – being in the here and now, and distinguishing what belongs to the present moment from what comes from past experiences.
✨ Positioning – orienting yourself in relationships and in the world, taking your place with a sense of power and agency.
✨ Boundaries – differentiating “me” from “not me,” choosing closeness, and protecting yourself while staying in contact.
✨ Energy management – regulating arousal and balancing mobilization with settling and rest.
🍀 Is this group for me if I am already in psychotherapy process?
Yes. Body-based work can significantly deepen and support your individual psychotherapy process. Themes explored in one-to-one therapy can be experienced and transformed within embodied group relationships, while new insights gained in the group can bring fresh perspectives into your therapy.
Organizational information
📅 When:
- 15 Tuesdays, from October 21 to February 24, 5:00–8:00 pm
(The start date may be adjusted if needed; the cycle always includes 15 sessions.)
📍 Where:
Salamantra workshop space, ul. Garwolińska 4A/U2
💰 Fee:
- Initial consultation (50 min): 250 PLN
- 15-session cycle: 3 000 PLN (15 × 200 PLN)
Payment for the cycle: in full after qualification for the group, or in two installments (50% before the start, 50% after the 5th session).
The consultation does not obligate you to join the group.
Participation applies to the entire process. It is not possible to join for only part of the cycle. Occasional absence from individual sessions is acceptable; in the case of a planned longer absence, postponing participation to another group is recommended.
🍀 What do you receive as part of the fee?
- An initial consultation to tailor the form of support to your needs
- 15 sessions in a stable, closed group
- 45 hours of in-depth work with yourself and in relationships
- Strengthening of your sense of self and real change in how you function in relationships
- Potential for lasting, growth-oriented connections
Developmental group „Present in the Body – More in Yourself, Stronger in Life”, Kielce
- November 2025 – March 2026
- 5 monthly meetings: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-15:00
- dates of the meetings: to be confirmed
More information
I invite you to join an intimate, closed personal development group which, over the course of 5 months, can noticeably improve the quality you being yourself in relationships with others. Together, we will build psychophysical resources that support a deeper connection with your body, your needs, emotions, impulses, dreams, and values – so that you can be in close contact with others without losing yourself, with greater authenticity and satisfaction.
We work by integrating the precision of Bodynamic somatic psychotherapy, the creativity of Dance and Movement Psychotherapy, and the regulating power of Somatic Experiencing trauma and stress therapy. We will rebuild your connection with your body and its resources, enabling you to participate more fully and vibrantly in your life – the life you want to create. You will learn, among other things, how to feel grounded and safe within yourself, maintain healthy boundaries, better regulate emotions and stress, stand firmly on your own feet, and meet life with dignity.
A stable, consistent group of supportive yet diverse participants will be an important resource – new skills will be explored, practiced, and embodied directly within relationships. With care and respect, we will make space for what is pleasant and moving as well as for what is difficult, uncomfortable, or potentially conflictual. Nothing human will be foreign to us.
Allow yourself to become more present in your body, more deeply rooted in yourself, and more fully engaged in life.
🍀 What will we be doing in the group?
We will be getting to know ourselves at a safe, respectful pace – through conversation and, above all, through embodied experience. The work includes movement exercises and processes in the whole group, as well as in pairs and triads. Experiences will be integrated through sharing in pairs, small groups, or the full group – so that you are not left alone with whatever arises. The goal is not to collect experiences, but to genuinely expand your capacity to be more fully present in the world and in relationships.
🍀 What psychophysical skills will we develop?
Within a supportive and safe atmosphere, we will cultivate five key ego functions as described in the Bodynamic approach:
✨ Centering – a sense of inner base, presence in the body, and connection to your own direction.
✨ Grounding and reality testing – being in the here and now, and distinguishing what belongs to the present moment from what comes from past experiences.
✨ Positioning – orienting yourself in relationships and in the world, taking your place with a sense of power and agency.
✨ Boundaries – differentiating “me” from “not me,” choosing closeness, and protecting yourself while staying in contact.
✨ Energy management – regulating arousal and balancing mobilization with settling and rest.
🍀 Is this group for me if I am already in psychotherapy process?
Yes. Body-based work can significantly deepen and support your individual psychotherapy process. Themes explored in one-to-one therapy can be experienced and transformed within embodied group relationships, while new insights gained in the group can bring fresh perspectives into your therapy.
Organizational information
📅 When:
- Saturdays and Sundays once a month from 10am to 3pm
📍 Where:
Together Dance Academy, ul. Sienkiewicza 21
💰 Fee:
- Initial consultation (50 min): 200 zł
- Cycle of 5 weekend workshops: 2 750 zł (5 × 550 zł)
Payment for the cycle: in full after qualification for the group, or in two installments (50% before the start, 50% after the 2nd weekend).
The consultation does not obligate you to join the group.
Participation applies to the entire process. It is not possible to join for only part of the cycle. Occasional absence from individual sessions is acceptable; in the case of a planned longer absence, postponing participation to another group is recommended.
🍀 What do you receive as part of the fee?
- An initial consultation to tailor the form of support to your needs
- 5 weekend workshops in a stable, closed group
- 50 hours of in-depth work with yourself and in relationships
- Strengthening of your sense of self and real change in how you function in relationships
- Potential for lasting, growth-oriented connections
Workshops
„On the Path to Yourself – psychosomatic workshop based on Bodynamic", Warsaw
- 24-25th of October 2025
More information
During the “On the Path to Yourself” workshop, we will focus on sensing, somatic experiences, connecting with your body, and being in authentic relationships with others.
In this session, we aim to create a space where you can truly feel yourself, build a relationship with your body, explore your needs, desires, and boundaries, as well as uncover what may be holding you back from fully reaching them – patterns and challenges standing in the way of your connection with yourself.
🍀 Main goal:
To improve the quality of your life. We want you to leave the workshop with practical self-help tools that will allow you to approach life with a sense of personal power, respond consciously, and live in deeper contact with yourself.
🍀 Program (overview):
A detailed schedule will be shared with those who are qualified.
During this two-day workshop, we plan to include:
- Various somatic practices (Bodynamic exercises, body awareness)
- Women’s circle – sharing experiences and integration
- Work in pairs and groups – relational and movement processes
- Time for reflection, integration, support, and exchange
🍀 For whom?
This workshop is designed for women of all ages who feel an inner invitation to find themselves in a dynamic, fast-paced world. It is for those who want to live more in contact with themselves, develop the ability to respond differently than automatically, and use their own body as a guide for personal growth.
🍀 Organizational information:
✨ Limited spots: maximum 12 women
✨ Price: 1 200 PLN
🍀 Facilitators:
Marita Mach – psychotherapist integrating body and mind work in Bodynamic approach. DoTu Marita Mach
Hanna Strzałkowska – certified DMT psychotherapist, practitioner of Bodynamic somatic psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy. Psychoterapia Ucieleśniona
„On the Path to Yourself – psychosomatic workshop based on Bodynamic", Wroclaw
- 20-21st of February 2026
More information
During the “On the Path to Yourself” workshop, we will focus on sensing, somatic experiences, connecting with your body, and being in authentic relationships with others.
In this session, we aim to create a space where you can truly feel yourself, build a relationship with your body, explore your needs, desires, and boundaries, as well as uncover what may be holding you back from fully reaching them – patterns and challenges standing in the way of your connection with yourself.
🍀 Main goal:
To improve the quality of your life. We want you to leave the workshop with practical self-help tools that will allow you to approach life with a sense of personal power, respond consciously, and live in deeper contact with yourself.
🍀 Program (overview):
A detailed schedule will be shared with those who are qualified.
During this two-day workshop, we plan to include:
- Various somatic practices (Bodynamic exercises, body awareness)
- Women’s circle – sharing experiences and integration
- Work in pairs and groups – relational and movement processes
- Time for reflection, integration, support, and exchange
🍀 For whom?
This workshop is designed for women of all ages who feel an inner invitation to find themselves in a dynamic, fast-paced world. It is for those who want to live more in contact with themselves, develop the ability to respond differently than automatically, and use their own body as a guide for personal growth.
🍀 Informacje organizacyjne
✨ Limited spots: maximum 12 women
✨Price:
- Super Early Bird (1-7.01.2026 r.): 950 PLN
- Early Bird (8-21.01.2026 r.): 1 050 PLN
- Standard price (od 22.01.2026 r.): 1 200 PLN
🍀Facilitators:
Marita Mach – psychotherapist integrating body and mind work in Bodynamic approach. DoTu Marita Mach
Hanna Strzałkowska – certified DMT psychotherapist, practitioner of Bodynamic somatic psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy. Psychoterapia Ucieleśniona
Retreats in nature
"Spring Renewal – psychosomatic workshop based on Bodynamic", location TBC
- 9-12th of April 2026
More information
The details (description and location) will appear soon
„I Am, I Feel, I Decide – workshop about reclaiming yourself and your power”, Mazurski Folwark
- 7-10th of May 2026
More information
I invite you to a beautiful, peaceful retreat in the north Masuria region, where, in close contact with nature, you can rebuild your physical, emotional, and mental connection with yourself, and regain a sense of personal power and agency. In a safe and supportive environment, you will pause, deepen your contact with your body, and feel what truly matters to you.
You will experience morning yoga sessions and psychosomatic workshops, where we will work based on the integration of the precision of Bodynamic somatic psychotherapy, the creativity of Dance and Movement Psychotherapy, and the regulating nature of Somatic Experiencing trauma and chronic stress therapy. This approach supports authentic contact with yourself, sensing your needs and desires, cultivating an embodied sense of power, direction, grounding, emotional regulation, and boundary-setting – allowing you to be more present and vital in your life.
🍀 Why combine body and mind?
We live in our bodies – and everything we experience in life is stored in the nervous system, muscles, and automatic reactions. Engaging the body in the process of change creates new neural connections and allows transformation at all levels of the brain. This makes it easier to access new possibilities and respond more appropriately to the present reality. I will share more about this during the initial consultation and throughout the workshop.
🍀 Returning to yourself and your sense of power
Some of the deepest human needs are dignity (fulfilling yourself, your needs, and desires) and mutual connection with others. Over the course of life, we learn strategies to balance these two areas – often at the expense of one of them. These strategies are stored in the body and influence how we function in relationships and in the world.
This workshop is an invitation to explore where you can introduce change, so that you can be more yourself, reach for what matters to you with greater authenticity, and live in closer contact with your personal power – both in relation to yourself and to others.
🍀 Why Mazurski Folwark?
This place holds special significance for me – it is here that I myself could reconnect to myself and regained a sense of power and direction. The closeness to nature, silence, Borecka Forest, lakes, animals, the kindness of the hosts, and delicious food create a unique environment for regeneration and inner growth. The Maytime nature further supports the process of feeling yourself and opening to new possibilities.
Morning yoga will be led by Basia Grzebulska – a certified yoga instructor and host of Mazurski Folwark.
💰 Price:
- Super Early Bird (until 28.02.2026): 1 390 PLN
- Early Bird (until 15.03.2026): 1 450 PLN
- Regular Price (from 16.03.2026): 1 590 PLN
🍀 Price includes:
- 30-minute initial consultation
- Accommodation in double bedrooms*
- Vegetarian or vegan meals
- Morning yoga sessions
- Participation in the 4-day psychosomatic workshop
- One evening with intuitive dance
- One evening by the campfire (weather permitting)
- Unlimited contact with nature and animals
- Space for laughter, emotion, and truly feeling alive
*Bathrooms may be shared within apartments (3–4 people).
A reservation is secured with a 500 PLN deposit (refundable until 15.03; after that, refundable only once you find a replacement for yourself).
After signing up, I will contact you, provide payment details, and schedule your initial consultation.