WORKSHOPS
"Workshops will be announced continuously as attendee applications are reviewed and approved"
Engaging Mind and Body in Practice
At the heart of Body Psychotherapy lies the principle of actively engaging both the body and the mind—a philosophy we wholeheartedly embrace. True to this core value, a significant part of the festival program is devoted to 90-minute experiential workshops, conducted by fellow attendees. These hands-on sessions allow us to practice what we preach (if anything), fostering a rich environment for learning and sharing expertise.
Want to Lead a Workshop?
1. Submit Your Proposal:
After purchasing your Festival Pass, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit your workshop application, including detailed criteria.
2. Review Process:
The Festival Content Committee will review all submissions.
3. Confirmation:
Approved workshops will be added to the festival program, and you’ll be notified of the next steps.
DISCUSSION PANNELS AND Q&A SESSIONS
Knowledge Needs To Be Challenged
As an integral part of our professional growth, the Discussion Panels and Q&A Sessions encourage curiosity, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas. These sessions are designed to foster engagement between leading body psychotherapists and attendees, creating a space to explore key topics and ask meaningful questions. Join us as we explore, question, and grow together through these dynamic and interactive sessions!
What to expect:
Balanced Format:
Each session is equally divided between insightful discussions among expert panelists (guided by a moderator) and dedicated time for attendee questions.
Interactive Learning:
Attendees are encouraged to actively participate, making these sessions a collaborative experience that deepens our collective understanding.
MORNING PRACTICES
Start the Day in Your Body
What better way step into your body with intention and energy?! Through Bioenergetic Gymnastics, Dance Meditation, and more—you will awaken your senses, achieve grounding and set a vibrant tone for the day ahead.
There’s no better way to begin the day than by stepping into your body with intention and energy. Our Morning Practices—including Bioenergetic Gymnastics, Dance Meditation, and more—are designed to awaken your senses, achieve grounding and set a vibrant tone for the day ahead. These sessions offer a chance to shake off the ordinary and step fully into the extraordinary space we’re creating together.
Our Morning Practices—such as Bioenergetic Gymnastics, Dance Meditation, and other body-centered activities—are designed to awaken your senses, ground your mind, and invigorate your spirit. It’s more than just a warm-up, it’s an invitation to fully immerse yourself in the extraordinary atmosphere we’re creating together.
NETWORKING
Where Connections Shape Our Growth
The networking events at the festival are more than a chance to meet—they’re a vital space for building relationships, sharing insights, and experiencing the diversity that enriches our work as body psychotherapists. These moments of connection remind us that collaboration across borders and perspectives is essential for growth, both personal and professional.
SOMA CORNERS:
Cozy areas of the festival venue are dedicated to providing opportunities for focused conversations on specific topics. Whether you’re diving into professional insights or sharing personal experiences, SOMA CORNERS are places where dialogue thrives and connections deepen.
BUDDY GROUPS:
Considering the cultural backgrounds of our clients is a crucial component of what we do in psychotherapy, and this is an opportunity to see firsthand how diversified impressions of seemingly the same experience can be. Upon registration, you’ll be placed in a small, group with attendees from different countries and cultural contexts. These groups provide a space to share daily impressions of the festival, ideas, discuss cultural influences on our work,and exchange experiences that broaden your perspective. Together, your group will also take on a fun challenge announced during the festival, making this shared journey even more memorable.
ENTERTAINMENT
There’s Always Something To Celebrate
Every evening of the festival promises an unforgettable time. Picture laughter, music, and movement filling the air as we dance, relax, and celebrate the vibrant community we’ve created. In the world of psychotherapy, we’re used to professional gatherings where the academic atmosphere is dominates the experience. But that’s exactly why we’re having a festival and not just another conference. This is a time to unwind, connect, and embrace joy in ways that go beyond theory and practice and just have fun.
From lively DJ performances, through ecstatic dance sessions to the unique energy of our Silent Disco, these events are designed to give you a sense of freedom and fun - refreshing balance to the deeper work of the day.
