Relaxation through movement and guided partner work
11 July, 11:30
Park Cinquantenaire, Brussels
This workshop explores relaxation through movement, massage, and the experience of being supported and moved by others.
Working individually and in pairs, we will gradually move from self-awareness practices into exercises that cultivate trust, weight-sharing, and deep physical release. Through breath, self-massage, body shaking, skeletal awareness, and guided partner work, participants are invited to let go of unnecessary effort and discover new ways of resting in movement.
Through carefully guided exercises, one partner learns to receive and support while the other practices releasing control and allowing movement to happen. Drawing inspiration from somatic practices, contemporary dance, and Thai massage, we will explore how touch, support, and gravity can become resources for relaxation.
For whom
This workshop is open to all levels and does not require any previous experience in dance, movement, or bodywork.
It may be of interest to people who would like to:
- Relax and release physical and mental tension
- Develop greater awareness of their body
- Explore movement as a practice of listening and presence
- Experience touch and partner work in a respectful and non-competitive environment
- Cultivate trust, ease, and comfort in moving with others
Practical information
Please bring:
- Water
- A yoga mat
- A light blanket or large towel for ground-based exercises
Meeting point
Parc du Cinquantenaire
We will meet at Square de la Bouteille, next to the fountain on the Merode side of the park.
In case of rain, participants will be informed of any changes in advance.
Registration
Registration is obligatory
Prices
Sliding scale: 5-15 EUR
Facilitator
Agnieszka Pietruczuk
Agnieszka lives and moves in Brussels. She began dancing at the age of five, initially training in ballet before transitioning to contemporary dance. She completed several years of professional contemporary dance training, including a two-year instructor program, and received a diploma as a contemporary dance instructor certified by the Polish Ministry of Culture.
Over the years, her practice has expanded beyond dance technique into somatic approaches to movement, touch, and body awareness. She has studied Body-Mind Centering® and continues to explore embodied movement practices that deepen the connection between perception, movement, and presence.
Alongside her movement practice, she studies and practices Thai massage, drawing inspiration from its principles of attentive touch, weight transfer, assisted movement, and relaxation.
Contact
Got any questions, suggestions, or want to collaborate? Contact Agnieszka at atworkagnieszka @ gmail.com.