Open classes will be held on August 20th and September 15th – an opportunity to see if the Movement from Feeling practice is for you. You’ll find the link in the event discussion.
The series begins in the regular group on September 22nd – I invite all those who have already decided to sign up (trial classes usually have only a few spots left).
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“Safety is not the absence of threat.” It is the presence of connection” – Gabor Mate
(Safety is not the absence of danger. It is the presence of connection).
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Dance as a path to oneself,
as a conversation with another person.
Returning home – to one’s body.
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I invite you to a practice that awakens, nourishes, and soothes.
A practice that allows you to meet yourself and another person in mindfulness, flow, emotion, and joy.
To movement and dance that helps regulate the nervous system, release unnecessary tension, restore the free flow of energy in the body, and “regain feeling.”
To practices that connect, allow you to strengthen and regain a sense of belonging and trust – in yourself, your body, in others, and in the world.
After 7 years of conducting regular classes and workshops, I still consider the series in a regular group to be the most valuable and profound form of movement-from-feeling practice. Please sign up and contact me!
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METHOD
We will use the author’s Conscious movement practices, familiarization with free dance, and collaboration with the body.
The sources of my experience include: Body Mind Centering (experiential anatomy, somatic education), Anna Halprin’s Life/Art Process, contact improvisation, meditation in movement, process-oriented psychology, butoh, solo and group improvisation, Thai massage, authentic movement, voice workshops “singing as life practice” with Emma Bonnici, and training in bodywork (bio).
I invite you:
to take the first or subsequent steps in building a deep, fully accepting relationship with your body—through processes of soothing, gentle unblocking, expression, and returning to yourself;
to consciously let the entire multitude of movements we all experience through the body and transform them, often forgetting to move the body as well—so that it can accommodate all the streams of sensation, mind, and soul;
to regularly journey “from feeling to dance,” which will create space for Deepening the practice with each subsequent session, recording well-being and new, enriching body-mind connections in the body;
Meetings in a regular group – drawing on the growing sense of trust and openness with each workshop, enabling a calm and unhurried deepening of relationships with yourself and the other person.
🙂 I will guide you with my voice so that you won’t even notice when you start dancing 🙂
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MORE ABOUT THE PRACTICE
We will guide our attention through the layers and structures of our body, using work with experiential anatomy as a path to awakening movement in harmony with the body’s nature. Through gentle and invigorating practices of returning to the body, we will land in OURSELVES.
We will open ourselves to the pleasure that flows from such movement, to exploring a new perspective on the body and the processes occurring within it – including injuries and problems.
Through self-massage and gentle touch, we will learn how to trust our hands, how to give and receive such mindful touch, caring for We will allow ourselves to benefit from the support another person can provide.
Remaining aware of what is happening within us, we will encounter another person. We will create flow and ease in this encounter by deepening mindfulness, but also by using a variety of methods and techniques that allow us to notice, abandon, or fully utilize the patterns we typically fall into when dancing together.
We will learn tools that will help us open up new paths to connecting in dance, but above all, we will collectively expand our awareness of what happens to us during our encounter in movement.
During the workshop, we will use simple, deeply relaxing “bodywork” techniques—bodywork techniques that we usually perform in pairs, introduced carefully and gradually, so that everyone can become comfortable with being both the receiver and the giver/supporter.
Participants experience both roles as valuable. The role of the receiver can bring unexpectedly profound relief; while the role of the giver can strengthen or awaken trust in one’s intuition, teach one to attune with another, and become a beautiful practice of being in the here and now. ☀︎
We move in silence and to music. At the end of the workshop, there will be space for sharing what we’ve experienced in a circle.
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FOR WHO?
These classes are for you if you feel that:
Your body is giving you signals that it needs attention, and no movement practice you know or have found has yet captured your heart;
You want to get to know yourself better, gently examine your relationship with your body, and how you connect with others;
You want to spend time with other people in an atmosphere of acceptance, freedom, and mindfulness;
You feel that something within you longs to dance, but something else has been holding you back (good fitness, high agility, or experience are not required for these workshops—openness to new experiences and a bit of courage are more important);
You dance, but you also want to express yourself and discover something more, or you don’t have the energy to repeat steps;
You have no experience with dance or bodywork, but something is pulling you in this direction…
I believe that conscious movement is a benefit that we can all benefit from—regardless of ability, experience with movement, or blockages in your head and other parts of us 🙂 Come if you feel this ‘calling’ while reading this description!
Important: you don’t have to be a dancer or have experience in conscious bodywork. I gladly invite people who have “never done anything like this” to my classes.
If you have, and you’re immersed in this world before, you’re also welcome. In each series, the group is made up of people at various levels of familiarity with movement and practice – this diversity becomes a group resource.
You can also join this group again without hesitation – each encounter with the body and feeling is another step towards deepening this relationship, and each group process carries its own unique power.
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REVIEWS
Some feedback from participants of previous series and workshops on movement from feeling:
☀️ “What happened to me personally was opening up, putting aside shame, starting from a place where it was difficult for me to jump, sigh, stretch my arms, and even occupy any space, and ending in comfort, joyful frolicking, enthusiasm, and the mental ability to perform full, open, pleasant, and spontaneous movements in various spaces. (…) These classes work both before and during, And after, they gave me a huge opportunity to observe, understand the different mechanisms of my behavior, and interact with the world through something as relatively simple, yet infinite in its possibilities, as movement.”
Ania
☀️ “I wanted to say that after the workshops you led, I feel grateful and at peace. In the space you created, I felt safe and accepted. The fear of being with people faded into the background, as if it had dissolved. Thank you for your company during the workshop process, for the warmth, wisdom, and tenderness you shared.” Paulina
☀️ “Thank you for opening my heart through dance. For showing me new qualities in movement. For the softness, subtlety, and a touch of madness.
I can say without a doubt that the “Movement from Feeling” workshops were a breakthrough moment in my life. Magical things are happening now, both with my body and mind. I am incredibly grateful that our paths crossed at this point in my life. And gratitude.” But you also do this for other people. I feel like you can heal through dance. Thank you!!”
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ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
(based on the knowledge and feedback from participants in previous cycles over the past 7 years):
☀︎regaining and deepening connection with yourself, your body, and the silence and wisdom within you;
☀︎experiencing freedom, trust, and kindness in a group, with the power to correct difficult experiences related to being in a group, judgment, and comparison;
☀︎learning original techniques and practices for deepening body awareness, deep relaxation, regaining sensation, and regulating emotions;
☀︎discovering a passion for free movement and dance;
☀︎imprinting experiences of mindful, soothing touch in your body’s memory—such overwriting is incredibly valuable and supports healing processes, establishing supportive relationships, and setting boundaries;
☀︎developing emotional intelligence—through deepening body awareness;
☀︎stimulating creativity in everyday life;
☀︎improving fitness, expanding movement capabilities, developing motor skills;
☀︎releasing tension accumulated in the body;
a good dose of endorphins and serotonin once a week; regulating dopamine levels in the body;
☀︎improving motor coordination and body performance (making the heart, intestines, bones, and all the other wonderful parts of our body happy, the names of which we often don’t even know:);
☀︎increasing vital energy levels;
☀︎everything that comes with regular movement practice, plus many benefits shared with meditation and mindfulness.
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ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
☀️LOCATION AND TIME
We meet at Kontakt – Space of Movement, Dance, and Music in Krakow, at Szpitalna Street 40 (next to the Słowacki Theater), on the second floor in the oriental room. Choosing beautiful rooms for practice has been an important aspect of the workshops for years.
Our meetings at Kontakt are held on 10 consecutive Tuesdays, with one exception: October 13th (we dance in Sicily then!). For your convenience, here are the class dates:
☀️PERMANENT GROUP CYCLE:
September: September 22, 29
October: October 6, 20, 27
November: November 3, 10, 17, 24
December: December 1
If you’re absent, you can make up the hours you’re missing to feel completely happy (and feel a sense of accomplishment) – you can participate in one or two 2-hour workshops on other days, or receive a discount on full-day workshops. Details will be provided once the group is assembled and the dates for the open workshops are set.
☀️TRYOUT CLASSES (not part of the series): August 20 (Thursday) and September 15 (Tuesday – one week before the series begins – last spots may be available). The cost of a single workshop ranges from 90-110 PLN.
If you’re unable to attend, you can make up the hours you’re missing to feel truly happy and fulfilled. You can participate in one or two 2-hour workshops on alternate days or receive a discount on full-day workshops. Details will be provided once the group is assembled and the dates for the open workshops are set.
Another series of meetings with a women’s group is starting simultaneously. Location: Dworska Street 4. This is a small group. If you’re interested, please contact: ruch.od.czucia@gmail.com
☀️INVESTMENT
The cost of participation in the series is your choice, based on your current circumstances, and ranges from 1190 to 1390 PLN.
The price includes 10 two-hour meetings in a regular group – individual sessions are not available. For those who participated in the last series in 2026: a 100 PLN discount (range 1090-1290 PLN).
☀️REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS
Important – email registration is required! If you would like to reserve a spot, please send me a message at the address provided here: ruch.od.czucia@gmail.com.
In your message, please briefly describe what made you decide to participate in the series. The course content is always a response to the words and actions of those who register for a given course.
If we don’t know each other, we can also arrange a phone call.
Note: Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and final confirmation is confirmed by payment of the non-refundable deposit. I will ask for payment of the remaining balance two weeks before the first class (if you need to pay in installments, please let me know when registering).
☀️ LEADER: Joanna Książkiewicz
“I love listening to the wisdom of the body, moving, dancing, and connecting. I draw strength from singing, dancing, and connecting with nature.” I’m fascinated by how our movement paths reveal and help transform what’s playing in our mind and soul.
BIO
She has been dancing since the age of 7 and immersed in conscious bodywork for 12 years. She passionately leads movement from feeling. A psychologist by training, she graduated from a two-year study program in Process Psychology and is currently training in Integrative Psychotherapy.
Her most important training includes the Somatic Movement Educator program in Body Mind Centering (BMC Certification Program, Movimiento Atlas, Zaragoza), improvisation methodology with Iwona Olszowska, the “Bodywork in Healing and Personal Transformation” training with Alicja Heyda (Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy), the “Negotiating with the Body – Controlling and Utilizing Pain and Other Body Symptoms” training at the Polish Erickson Institute, the year-long “Dance and Gestalt Therapy Based on Anna Halprin’s Life/Art Process” training program with Ursula Schorn, and the “Singing as Life Practice” workshops with Emma Bonnici (voice work and group process). Her most valuable experience includes over 1,200 hours of workshops conducted in her original “Movement from Feeling” method.
She also works with youth in alternative education. She continually expands her skills by participating in classes in various dance techniques and mind-body methods, such as butoh, CI, gaga, Bodynamic, BMC, clowning, stage movement, and others. For over seven years, she has been creating and leading regular, original dance and bodywork workshops in Poland and abroad under the Ruch od czucia brand, hosting series in Krakow with a permanent group, as well as weekend and travel workshops. This is her main work and greatest passion.