IBP offers a way of understanding one’s personality in terms of their body and the body’s energy system. It differs from other approaches to psychotherapy in that it combines personality and character analysis with somatic (body-based) techniques which allow us to identify and release chronic muscle tension—a necessary step to overcoming feelings, behaviors, and attitudes that are stopping us from living a fulfilled life. Body-oriented psychotherapy recognizes the intelligence and ability of the body to heal itself and it encourages this process. In my work, I use the IRD method – Integrative Developmental Dynamics, developed by CIR – the Institute of Body Psychotherapy, which I co-founded. The method is based on a Neo-Reichian approach, which, in turn, is based on the approach’s principles established by Wilhelm Reich in vegetotherapy, character analysis, and analysis of segmental body armor. IBP is integrative because it uses contact, breathwork, movement, and voice to free the energy flow in the body and to through that flow integrate the levels of body, feeling, mind, and spirit.
Integrative Developmental Dynamics is deeply rooted in developmental psychology. As such, it is focused on understanding the dynamics between intrauterine and early childhood development, as well as later developmental stages, and the fundamental needs that, due to specific developmental conditions, have not been met on time and which thus affect the quality of a person’s life and their interpersonal relationship in the present. The methodology is based on the principle of containment, i.e. the capacity of a person to be present in their body with all its sensations, feelings, and thoughts, no matter their intensity. This approach respects the organic learning and growth of the individual, avoiding retraumatization.
I am also guided by the principles and techniques of Alexander Lowen’s Bioenergetics, which too, stems from Reich’s work. We learn and master the key principles of grounding and embodiment through various core energy exercises, free movement, and various techniques to restore the natural flow of energy. The body’s energy flow leads us through bodily sensations, feelings, and thoughts, and opening ourselves to grounded spirituality. Breaking through those adapted layers of personality we reach our destructive parts, and by working through them in a safe therapeutic space, we make room for the manifestation of our authentic self and our essence, which is constructive and inclusive.
When working with character structures, I pay special attention to trauma, especially developmental trauma. The energy of trauma remains trapped in the body, and we can reach it in the present precisely through the body, sensation, and feelings. By gently opening the flow in a safe space, while strengthening the emotional container, we can release that energy of trauma through the body and restore the natural flow which had previously been disrupted or obstructed. This completes the process of embodiment in areas where it did not occur during the appropriate development stage due to the conditions that the person had grown up in. This way, and in the safety of the therapist-client relationship, we have the opportunity to repair attachment ruptures and injuries.
All this is possible precisely because of the body’s implicit memory, and the opportunity to, through safe contact in the here and now, create a new, positive, satisfying, and accepting experience previously missing from one’s life. And through this integrated experience, we then build and strengthen our adult self and life.
Open Floor practice is based on the idea that the body is our home – a place where we can find refuge, authenticity, and connection with the inner world. Through conscious movement, the practice enables the exploration and integration of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects, making us more present and in touch not only with ourselves but with others as well.
Open Floor is a form of conscious dance and movement designed to explore and see the body in movement as a foundation for personal growth and connection. In this experiential practice, there is no “right” way to move – each and every movement, moment, and expression becomes a means of exploration and healing.
The goal is to create a space where the body becomes an anchor for exploring emotions, thoughts, and relationships, while conscious movement is a tool for finding inner stability, flexibility, and authentic expression.
Working with the so-called body anchors in Open Floor practice is key to creating a sense of security and direction. Body anchors are places in the body that help us stay in the present and connected to our experience, no matter how intense our emotions or thoughts are.
For example:
Practices that use somatic anchoring teach us how to stay present in the moment, not get lost in thoughts or feelings, and finally, how to find inner peace even in challenging times.
Through free and structured movement, Open Floor teaches us:
There is no choreography – each person explores their unique way of moving, while the facilitators are there to guide the participants toward a greater understanding of their internal processes.
Open Floor invites us to return to our bodies, find our inner anchor, and connect with our wholeness. Through this practice, we not only find greater peace and clarity but strengthen our capacities for a more conscious and fulfilling life – on and off the dance floor.
Core Movement Resources are at the heart of Open Floor. They are a set of skills universally shared and recognized, which empower us and help us face challenges and enjoy the beauty of life. These resources include:
Open Floor is not just about dancing – it is a way of developing flexibility, resilience, and the capacity for authentic expression. Every movement becomes an opportunity for exploration and healing, be it on the dance floor or off it.
Come and try Open Floor, and find your own way of moving through life, while connecting with the deeper layers of your authenticity.
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We all have goals we want to reach, challenges we’re striving to overcome and times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change your life, setting you on a path to greater personal and professional fulfillment.”
As said, coaching is a partnership with a clear goal in mind. To set clear goals you need to align your desires and intentions and focus your willpower on short or long-term actions toward achieving the said goal. Personal coaching helps us become our own constructive and resourceful authorities, as well as leaders who create and live creative and inclusive lives.
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Prva radionica kao poziv da skliznemo iz svijeta u tijelo. Nema požurivanja, nema očekivanja, nema potrebe da se odmah “damo”. Kroz snagu jednostavnog pokreta i dublje aktivacije centra, istražujemo što sve sa sobom donosimo i što više ne trebamo nositi. Radimo u paru, u dijadi, u šutnji i u dodiru. Iznutra prema van. Ovo je prostor u kojem ne moraš biti dobar. Dovoljno je da si stvaran jer ćeš osjetiti što znači odmoriti se u vlastitom tijelu bez zadataka, bez performansa.
Nakon dolaska, spuštanje dublje. Ova popodnevna radionica poziva na pristanak da budemo teški, da nas zemlja primi, da nas tijelo podrži. Koristimo dah i gravitaciju kao saveznike. Kroz rad na podu, dublji fizički pritisak, i male valove otpuštanja učimo kako se praznimo da bismo se punili. Na kraju formiramo pods – male grupe povjerenja koje nas prate kroz cijeli intenziv. Zemlja ne traži od nas da se uzdižemo. Dovoljno je da se spustimo i reguliramo kroz dah i težinu tijela tako da stabilnost više ne tražiš izvana, nego je stvarno osjetiš u sebi.
U ovoj radionici skidamo slojeve, ne kao čin hrabrosti, već kao povratak onome što nikada nije bilo složeno. Kroz precizno vođen tjelesno-terapijski rad, ulazimo u kontakt s nesvjesnim identifikacijama koje nas vode poput autopilota: ja sam onaj koji brine, onaj koji daje, onaj koji mora biti jak… Koristimo psihodinamske strukture, rad sa svjedočenjem, otpuštanjem i regulacijom, kako bismo razotkrili ono što smo iznutra naučili zvati “ja”. Kroz tijelo postaješ prisutniji za ono što nisi smio pokazati te razotkrivaš nesvjesne uloge koje te drže u naporu i krivnji, bez potrebe da se mijenjaš. Ovo nije raskid sa sobom. Ovo je sjećanje na sebe prije svih uloga.
Ova centralna radionica otvara prostor za kontemplaciju, ekspanziju i integraciju, ne kroz um, već kroz dah, pokret i prazninu. Kombinacijom vođene meditacije, svjesnog daha i autentičnog plesa, Griet nas vodi u stanje koje nije ni introspektivno ni izražajno, nego prožeto. Učimo slušati tijelo kad ga ne tjeramo na priču. Dah ulazi tamo gdje riječi ne znaju. Pokret ne dolazi iz ideje, već iz tišine. Ovdje se događa prava transpersonalna psihoterapija: trenutak u kojem tvoje tijelo postane šuma, ptica, vjetar i sve to skupa postaneš ti. Ulaziš u stanje duboke povezanosti koja se ne može odraditi tehnikom nego se dogodi kad tijelo pusti kontrolu. U toj tišini ništa ne nedostaje.
Što ako kontakt ne traži trud? Ova radionica vraća interpersonalnu dimenziju tijela u njezinom najosnovnijem obliku: igri, znatiželji i ljudskom dodiru bez agende. Kroz spontane interakcije, kontakt igre i emotivne regulacije u grupi, učimo što znači biti viđeni ne zato što smo posebni, već zato što smo dostupni. Niži intenzitet, više lakoće. Prostor za smijeh, dodir, oči koje ne traže već nude prisutnost. Koristimo uvide iz afektivne neuroznanosti (play, care, seeking) kako bismo probudili naše najnježnije, najzaigranije ja. Iskusit ćemo bliskost bez napora i drame te naučiti kako kontakt može hraniti, a ne iscrpljivati. Intimnost ne počinje u boli. Počinje u jednostavnosti: hej, tu sam. Ti?
Postoji mjesto u nama koje se ne trudi biti zanimljivo. I ne skriva se iz srama. To je mjesto koje jednostavno jest. Ova radionica istražuje fine prijelaze između vidljivosti i povlačenja. Bez forsiranja izraza, bez potrebe da se izgubimo u tišini. I bez potrebe da stalno budemo “netko”. Kroz pažljivo strukturirane pokrete, male rituale otkrivanja i skrivanja, igramo se s prostorom između: što se događa kad me vidiš? Što kad ne znaš tko sam? Mogu li izdržati nježnost pažnje bez da se moram dokazati? Pomičemo granice između unutra i van, vlastitog ritma i zajedničkog prostora, i dopuštamo da nas se vidi upravo tamo gdje ne mislimo da imamo što pokazati. Istražit ćemo kako biti viđeni bez buke i mirni bez izbjegavanja što mijenja način na koji se pojavljuješ u svijetu. Ovo nije radionica izražavanja, nego dopuštanja. I to mijenja sve.
Postoji svježina u običnom, prostor u kojem se ne mora ništa dokazivati. Ovo je mjesto gdje sloboda nije cilj, već prirodni slijed našeg bivanja. U ovoj radionici istražujemo kako zadržati prisutnost i nježnost koju smo pronašli u intenzitetu dok hodamo kroz svoje dane, obveze i zahtjeve. Kroz nježne pokrete, vođene konstelacije i tihe rituale integracije, pronalazimo vlastite putove održavanja slobode u jednostavnosti. Što se događa kada običnost postane naš saveznik? Kako ostati prisutan i u tišini i u buci svijeta? Možemo li proći kroz dan sa sviješću koja ne traži posebnost, već prihvaća stvarnost kao put prema dubljoj autentičnosti? Ovo nije završetak, već nježni početak. Put iz prostora intenziteta u prirodni ritam života.
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