Rafał Górnik

Relationship with Mother – Deep Healing Process

Rafał about his session:

I invite you to a workshop that will be a deep healing process of the Relationship with the Mother. During the workshop, you will experience a profound encounter with your Mother, which will allow you to process difficult emotions and open up to a close, safe, and nurturing connection with her.

The relationship with the Mother affects various important areas of life:

• trust in life,
• trust in yourself and your emotions,
• experiencing love and closeness,
• romantic relationships,
• being a parent.

Healing the relationship with the Mother (whether she is still alive or not) can profoundly transform our lives. During the workshop, we will touch what is difficult and work on healing it. And equally importantly, we will open ourselves to receiving all the gifts that come from the Mother – especially the gift of Love and trust in Life.

You are warmly invited.

BIO:

I am a man, a father, a psychologist. For fourteen years, I have been participating in Men's Circles inspired by the spirituality of indigenous cultures. For over ten years, I have been leading deep, healing workshops for men (more than 100 men’s workshops and over 1500 hours of work with men).

In my work with people, I use a variety of methods and tools for personal development (Gestalt therapy, Process-Oriented Psychology, family constellations), as well as body-based approaches – movement, dance, voice, touch – and spiritual healing methods based on energy work, intuitive singing, and connecting with the Soul.

Together with Tomek Kocot, I co-create the podcast Rozmowy o Męskości ("Conversations on Masculinity"), which explores various topics related to masculinity and the development of the modern man.

More about Rafał and his work:

FB: Ogień Serca
INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/ogien.serca/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@OgienSerca
SPOTIFY: Widzieć Sercem – https://open.spotify.com/show/3jzPHWv0F8LFnAGVx6YnHl

We warmly invite you!

Jakub Rubaj

Relationships – What Happens When I Stand in My Power?

Jakub about his session:

An experiential bodywork workshop with elements of Lowen's method, dedicated to the topic of confrontation in relationships. Through the body, expression, and movement, we will explore how we come into contact with others.

During the work, we will face questions and inner dilemmas that may arise:

• I'm afraid of masculine strength—it feels threatening and destructive.
• It's easier for me to give up my position. I don't like arguments and avoid direct confrontation—I prefer things to be pleasant.
• I avoid conflict because I believe it destroys relationships. If I show resistance, I’m sure to lose someone.
• I’m usually the one trying and pushing to maintain the relationship, without thinking about how much it costs me.

In the workshop, we will explore these mechanisms in a safe space, allowing ourselves to experience new ways of expressing ourselves in relationships.

BIO:

I’ve always been curious about human beings and the intricacies of their nature. In connection with the body and nature, I have always felt a unique potential and depth.

I’m currently in training as a psychotherapist in Bioenergetic Analysis (body-oriented psychotherapy – based on Alexander Lowen's method). I’ve completed a Psychological Support Program in the Gestalt therapy approach. I also trained in the Possibility Management tradition – a psychological and developmental system, a modern collection of initiations into adulthood (https://possibilitymanagement.org).

I’m a co-creator and trainer of the first men's forest workshops in Poland: Męskie Wyprawy do Lasu (FB: Męskie Wyprawy). In 2023, I authored a chapter titled "Towards Inner Coherence" about modern masculinity in Joanna Flis’ book "What’s Wrong With Me" (https://tinyurl.com/cozemnanietak). I also created, coordinated, and co-led the project "Zajawka Na Życie" aimed at youth aged 15–18 (zajawkanazycie.com).

I graduated from the Łódź Film School. In the past, I traveled extensively, wrote, and photographed. I’ve visited 50 countries across 5 continents and returned to the Amazon many times. I’m fascinated by native cultures—their primal wisdom and holistic healing paths rooted in nature.

I create spaces where we can expand our perspectives on who we are, explore how else we might exist in our humanity, truth, and authenticity—sometimes beyond the limiting messages passed down by our culture.

More about Jakub and his work:
FB: Jakub Rubaj – Emotions / Body / Nature

Warmly welcome!

Michał Pyziak

Rites of Passage for Different Life Phases

Michał about his session:

Rites of passage have accompanied people throughout history. They helped individuals find their place in new phases of life and access the inner resources needed to face challenges and embrace new roles. In our times, however, many of these rituals have lost their meaning. They have become empty ceremonies that fail to provide what we truly need. Instead of strengthening us and initiating deep internal processes, they often become mere obligations or forms of entertainment.

As the African spiritual teacher Malidoma Patrice Somé said, whether we realize it or not, life initiates us anyway—through the challenges it presents. It is better for us to face this with awareness rather than unconsciously.

During the workshop, we will deepen our understanding of the power of ritual. In a practical way, you will experience what a rite of passage truly is. You will connect with the current phase of your life and what it is calling you toward. You will uncover your inner resources and allies—so that you can step into this phase more consciously and with trust.

BIO:

Personal development trainer and integral coach.

Initiator of the Men’s Circle that has been meeting continuously since 2012 in Łódź. He works individually with men to help them better understand themselves, find inner grounding, access sensitivity, and personal power. He facilitates group workshops for men, as well as solitude and silence retreats in nature. He is a member of the European Men’s Leadership Summit. Author of the book The Men’s Path. Co-host of the podcast "A Book for Men".

Husband in a marriage of over twenty years and father of three daughters. He draws energy from relationships with people, meditation, and time alone in nature. He enjoys life.

More about Michał and his work:

Website: www.meskasciezka.com
FB: Męska Ścieżka
YT: youtube.com/@ksiazkadlamezczyzny-mx5fv

Warmly welcome!

Gooral

Dance It Out! 5Rhythms® | Gooral Live

About his session:

Dance it out! Everything that’s been sitting inside you. Bring Joy, Creativity, Courage, Freedom, Wildness, Gentleness, and Spaciousness into your life.
We will immerse ourselves in an extraordinary fusion of live music and deep bodywork. Gooral, a master of blending traditional highlander music with modern electronic sounds, will play his magical tunes, while Tomasz Szymocha will guide us through the 5Rhythms® wave. This practice will be both a spiritual journey and a transformative experience. Gooral, tuning his music to Solfeggio frequencies, will harmonize our chakras and souls.

5Rhythms® is a practice that teaches us how to awaken the body and free the mind. The mind calms down when the body is recognized, befriended, and danced. When the body is in motion, it becomes pure energy, flow—it becomes life itself. Through the five qualities of movement (Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness), we give ourselves a chance to find ourselves, to understand, to be Here and Now—with open hearts and clear minds. When you set your body in motion, your soul will heal on its own.

The 5Rhythms® method, created by Gabrielle Roth, is a dynamic movement practice that draws from various global traditions and philosophies. It integrates wisdom from indigenous, mystical, shamanic, and Eastern paths, as well as elements of Gestalt therapy and transpersonal psychology. The method is based on the idea that everything in nature—including our lives—moves in rhythms and cycles.

Solfeggio frequencies are tones known to positively affect the healing of the body and mind. Each frequency has specific healing properties—supporting the release of fear, harmonization of relationships, problem-solving, transformation, and enhancing intuition.

BIO:

Tomasz is a certified 5Rhythms® teacher. He completed his teacher training in 2016 at The Moving Center® New York. Since then, he has actively led 5Rhythms® classes and workshops in Poland, Germany, Israel, and Spain. He is a professional mime actor educated in Berlin, where he worked in theatre for many years. Tomasz has taught movement in Germany, Poland, Italy, France, the USA, and Israel, and conducted dance-theatre classes for children and youth in Berlin and Paris.

Originally from Warsaw, he performed as a mime in the Buffo Theatre. In 1987, he emigrated to Berlin. At the age of 25, he meditated intensively for 2.5 years in the Himalayas. Since 2011, he has been the founder of BioRezydencja in Świeradów-Zdrój (www.biorezydencja.pl), an eco workshop and development center. He is also a traveler, father of five, vegetarian, Lomi Lomi Nui massage therapist, ISTA L1 & L2 graduate, and forest lover (he planted 70,000 trees!).

More about Tomasz and his work:
FB: 5Rhythms - Tomasz Szymocha
IG: @5rhythms_tomasz_szymocha

BIO:

This year marks 20 years since Gooral began blending traditional highlander music with electronic sounds. He has showcased this unique fusion in over 1200 live shows across 20 countries, performing at many major European festivals such as Pol'and'Rock, Opener, Orange, Sziget, Exit, and Colours of Ostrava.

Since releasing Ethno Elektro 2 (Wolno) in 2020, he began performing downtempo live acts tuned to A-432Hz and enriched with Solfeggio frequencies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi9FOhczhRc

In November 2022, the artist from Bielsko-Biała released the downtempo album Wolno 2 under the Guatemalan label Resueno, curated by Mose. This solidified his position in the new genre, with his live shows gaining recognition at many special festivals.

This prolific producer has released 7 studio albums and one DVD with the Mazowsze folk dance ensemble, which became an Empik bestseller. He is the co-founder of Psio Crew, won a Machiner award, received nominations for the Fryderyki, scored the film South, collaborated with Paprodziad, and created the innovative Techno Healing project. He also composed for the theatre play "Krakowiacy i Górale" and his music was used in Opener Festival’s 10th anniversary ad.

Recently, Gooral has collaborated with the regional group Ondraszek from Szczyrk, creating another unique project.
His music is appreciated worldwide—his track Krywaniu from Ethno Elektro 2 was featured on a compilation by Germany’s Bar 25 Music, and End of Beautiful Day appeared on a release by U.S. label Pipe and Pochet. The track Doducha, created with Julia Scott, was included on Guatemala’s Cacao Dance compilation. His Snowfest live set was uploaded to Moscow label Level 2’s YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VPfpM4dGBg

Currently, Gooral is finishing a new album aligned with Solfeggio frequencies. His latest live performance has even become a favorite of traumatized elephants at the Wrocław Zoo—their caretakers report the animals calm down and show signs of healing when listening to Gooral's music.

More about Gooral and his work:
FB: Gooral
IG: @gooral
YT: @KardiogramTunes

Jacek Szczesny

The Use of Psychedelics in Therapeutic Processes

Jacek about his session:

In recent years, we’ve been witnessing a phenomenon that can be described as the renaissance of psychedelics. There are several reasons for this:

• In popular culture, we see a shift in the perception of these substances. Psychedelics are no longer only demonized; they are increasingly being presented as tools for growth and healing. A key factor here is the scientifically proven positive impact of some substances on neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to create new connections between neurons.
• There is a growing number of public figures, including doctors and therapists, who openly speak about their (positive) experiences with psychedelics.
• Awareness around mental health is increasing—among professionals involved in treatment as well as among patients themselves, who often see the limitations of conventional therapies (low effectiveness vs. side effects). This drives the search for alternative methods.
• Scientific studies in psychiatry and psychology conducted over the past ten years have shown that psychedelics can be successfully used in the treatment of certain mental illnesses. The strongest clinical evidence supports: Psilocybin for depression and coping with end-of-life anxiety,, MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),, LSD for anxiety disorders—especially in hard-to-treat cases that do not respond well to standard therapies.

However, it is important to remember the "dark side" of psychedelics, which relates not only to their effects on the central nervous system but also to the emergence of problematic social phenomena surrounding their use (e.g., ayahuasca tourism).

I am a physician and trauma therapist. Since completing the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy training under the guidance of American psychiatrist Phil Wolfson—considered the godfather of this therapy—I have been legally and successfully applying this approach with my patients.
In my 1.5-hour talk in the Knowledge Zone, I’d like to share insights into the therapeutic use of psychedelics, and above all, the conditions that must be met to ensure the process is safe.

BIO:

I’m 49 years old. For over 25 years, I’ve been on a shared journey with my wife Magda, with whom I share both professional and personal passions. Together, we’re the parents of Justysia (20) and Olaf (24), as well as the caretakers of our dog Polly and our cat Hermione.

Our shared passions include travel, good food, cinema, theater, various forms of physical activity, personal and spiritual development (5 Rhythms, Tantra, Shamanism), and the exploration of visible and invisible worlds…

We live and work in Germany. I’ve been working with people professionally for over 20 years. I am a trained physician, specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, emergency medicine, and intensive care. After many years of working as an interventional cardiologist in the catheterization lab and ICU, I decided to leave hospital work. For the past 6 years, Magda and I have been running our own private medical practice.

Additionally, I am a developmental trauma therapist (NARM) and a shock trauma therapist (Somatic Experiencing). Since completing the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy training with Phil Wolfson, I have been applying this method with success in my practice.
In my work with people, I integrate knowledge from various fields and disciplines...

More about Jacek and his work:
Website: https://empatio.pl/zespol/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path_of__heart/

You're warmly invited!

Roman Przygodzki i Michał Urbankiewicz

Am I Addicted?

Roman and Michał about their session:

In recent years, we have been witnessing a phenomenon that can be briefly described as the renaissance of psychedelics. There are several reasons for this:

• In popular culture, the perception of these substances is changing. Psychedelics are no longer only demonized, but are also beginning to be presented as tools for healing and personal growth – not least due to the scientifically proven positive effects of certain substances on so-called neuroplasticity, the ability of neurons (nerve cells) to form new connections with one another.
• The number of public figures, including doctors and therapists, who openly talk about their (positive) experiences with psychedelics is increasing.
• Awareness of mental health issues is growing, both among professionals working in the field and among patients themselves. Many recognize the limitations of conventional therapies (low effectiveness vs. side effects), which prompts the search for alternative treatment methods.
• Scientific research in psychiatry and psychology over the past ten years has shown that psychedelics can be successfully used therapeutically for certain mental illnesses. The strongest clinical evidence has been collected for psilocybin in the treatment of depression and anxiety related to terminal illness; for MDMA in the treatment of PTSD; and for LSD in treating anxiety disorders, especially in difficult cases that do not respond well to standard treatments.

However, it is important to keep in mind the "dark side" of psychedelics, related not only to the specific ways they affect the central nervous system, but also to the emergence of problematic social phenomena surrounding their use (e.g., ayahuasca tourism).

I am a doctor and trauma therapist. Since completing training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy under the guidance of American psychiatrist Phil Wolfson – considered the godfather of this therapy – I have been legally and successfully using it with my patients.
In my 1.5-hour lecture in the Knowledge Zone, I would like to talk about the use of psychedelics in therapeutic processes, and above all, about the conditions that must be met for it to be a safe process.

BIO:

Michał Urbankiewicz – He overcame an addiction to medication, alcohol, and drugs in 2013. Since then, he has been helping men find their way to freedom from addiction and has been exploring the spiritual aspects of addiction and psychology.
A psychologist-in-training (year 4 out of 5), facilitator of three-day Men’s Retreats based on the 12 Steps model, and organizer of workshops such as "Emotional Intelligence in Practice", "Reset & Calibration – Nervous System Hygiene", as well as men’s circles in Ostrów Wielkopolski.
Mindfulness trainer with 9 years of meditation practice (around 1,500 hours spent on the cushion).
Privately engaged to Kinga. He loves cycling trips, nights spent in the forest, slow travel, and good food.

BIO:

Roman Przygodzki – Hi, I’m an addict, and my name is Roman. Sober from drugs, alcohol, and pornography since 2020. On a spiritual path of development for 5 years, and since then actively involved in helping others struggling with addiction.
Founder of the Men's Circle in Podhale since 2023, currently a moderator of circles for the Masculinum Foundation.
Organizer and co-organizer of men’s workshops, multi-day silent trips for men, and mountain expeditions for men.
He draws energy from contact with nature, especially forests and mountains, and he loves traveling by camper van, cycling, and enjoying good food. He loves life!
Privately, he has been a husband for 22 years and is a father to adult children Julia and Krzysztof. Professionally, he is an entrepreneur.

Learn more about Roman, Michał, and their work here:
FB: Męski Krąg Podhale Masculinum
FB: Michał Urbankiewicz – Retreats / Mentoring / Workshops

You are warmly welcome!

Sławomir Nizner

Your Policy for an Uncertain Future

Sławomir about their session:

The lecture "Prepping – Your Policy for an Uncertain Future" aims to introduce participants to the idea of prepping, which means preparing for unpredictable crisis situations. In today’s world, full of uncertainty and threats, it’s worth investing in a preparedness strategy. Prepping is not only about stockpiling or learning survival skills, but a comprehensive approach to personal, family, and property safety in the face of various threats.

During the talk, participants will learn why it’s important to be prepared – how climate change, economic crises, wars, or social disruptions can affect our lives, and what steps we can take to avoid panic in the face of a crisis. Practical actions will be presented, such as building shelters, storing water, food, and energy supplies, as well as defense and first aid skills that may prove essential in difficult times.

The lecture focuses not only on physical preparedness but also on the mental aspect. Participants will discover how to develop stress coping abilities, build mental resilience, and prepare for tough situations. Practical steps will be discussed – from learning about local threats and planning evacuation routes, to investing in the right equipment such as weapons or supplies.

Attendees will also become familiar with basic legal regulations worth knowing in the context of prepping, such as building law, self-defense rights, gun ownership laws, and other regulations that can affect preparedness.

This session is for anyone who wants to begin prepping as well as for those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in order to create a safer and more self-reliant life.

BIO:

Sławomir Nizner is a prepper – someone who prepares for various crisis situations, both natural (e.g., natural disasters, climate change) and caused by social or political factors (e.g., wars, blackouts, economic crises). His main goal is to ensure safety and self-sufficiency for himself and his loved ones in case traditional social structures and infrastructure fail. As a prepper, he stockpiles supplies and equipment and hones survival skills such as first aid, shooting, building shelters, and sourcing and purifying water. He also delves into crisis response knowledge and prepares mentally and physically for difficult times.

His passion for survival began in his youth, even before he knew the term "prepper." Over time, it became a way of life. On March 10, 2012, he founded Preppers Poland. What started as a fanpage with survival-themed content quickly grew into a large and well-organized community.

Sławomir promotes preparedness by organizing workshops, training sessions, and courses for both adults and children. He is also a frequent speaker at festivals and gatherings. Every year, he organizes the Preppers Poland Conventions, which serve to integrate the Polish prepper community, provide education, and facilitate the exchange of experiences. In his home workshop, he crafts specialized gear such as survival knives, firearm accessories, and more.

Learn more about Sławomir and prepping here:
FB: Preppers Poland

You’re warmly invited!
Get your ticket today:
https://stage24.pl/events/2025-conscious-man-3537

Tymoteusz Niemiec

The Healthy Masculine in You and Me

Tymoteusz on his session:

While attending the School of Shamanism led by Robert Rient, I volunteered to lead a ceremony for the Tribe. Preparations took several months, and the more often I sat in the circle to ask the Spirits for guidance, the more fear I felt about leading the ceremony. Yet the message I received was clear – regarding the title, the form, and the content.

Knowing that over 90% of the Tribe were women, and that I was to invite them into a shamanic journey where, if they chose, they would meet the Healthy Masculine – that awareness was, in some way, terrifying. The closer the ceremony got, the more I wanted to back out; the fear grew stronger. But in the end – the ceremony took place, and its effects stayed in the circle and with the participants.

In this shamanic journey with the drum, I invite you to meet the Healthy Masculine – I believe this aspect lives in every human being. What you encounter in this journey, and how, largely depends on you.

BIO:

A human in a man’s body. Father, brother, son, friend. A life enthusiast, passionate about communication and human relationships. On a path toward harmony, I guide experiences in communication based on Possibility Management, tantra, and Gestalt.

One of my life mottos is: "Dreams do come true."
Always evolving, I draw inspiration from working with people, getting ever more in touch with myself – and while I still stumble on the path of being human, I walk it consciously.

I hold space in men's circles, lead workshops for men and offer individual consultations. I support men and accompany them on various stages of this journey we call life. You can meet me at men’s gatherings such as "MANiFEST" and "Conscious Man – Festival of the New Masculinity." I also support travelers in integrating psychedelic experiences.

Learn more about me and my values here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FS3xuox7kXdfjfXDl2zOK
More about Tymoteusz and his work:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jDDW8PbZHAe01BwMwKGEh

Więcej o Tymoteuszu i jego pracy znajdziecie tu:

FB: Tymoteusz Niemiec
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EMTRl2Vhzbh2UJaN9SrjQ

You are warmly invited from the Heart!
See you all at Conscious Man!

Maciej Gierasimiuk

Father, Men, and Me – A Workshop on the Masculine Heart

Maciej on his session:

We too have a heart.
And the relationship with our father is extremely important to make it accessible to us.
So that our strength can be both powerful and gentle.
So that we can allow someone to get closer.

It’s good to have armor within us for tough times... but do we want to eat in it? Spend time with loved ones? Have sex?
Do you enjoy contact with others who are always in armor and don’t let anyone close?
And yet, we keep walking around armored.
The relationship with our father had a huge impact on whether we had to build up armor or not.
Without a good connection with him, we might not know how to relate to men. Can we trust them? Can any man become IMPORTANT to you?
Without his support, we remain at the mercy of the mother – her needs, expectations, fears. Without a strong father, we may want to take care of the mother – taking on a role that isn’t ours.

Unexpressed, misunderstood feelings towards the father complicate our inner world.
For example – when "I don’t want to be like him" and I don’t allow myself to use my masculine resources.
When I fear missing him, I might keep men in my life at a distance.
When I didn’t feel important to him, I might think I’m not a valuable person.
And many other feelings.

In this workshop, through the body, we will touch on feelings related to the relationship with our father, whether he was present in our lives or not.
In this work, we will help each other – in exercises, supporting each other in important moments.
The workshop aims at improving our relationship with ourselves as men.
This may help build a better connection with other men.
It may help in building a better connection with women.
It may help you feel better with yourself and spread your wings.

The workshop will be conducted in the Bioenergetic Analysis approach of Alexander Lowen.

This is a therapeutic approach where the body, mind, and emotions are closely connected. What happens in the mind reflects changes in the body and vice versa. As its creator wrote, "The aim of therapy is to help resolve emotional problems and utilize life potential so that life brings more pleasure and joy."

Exercises through the body are aimed at moving our body tensions so we can breathe deeper and allow ourselves to feel the emotions held by these tensions. To the extent we are ready and feel safe.

Through the combination of movement, body positions, and spoken words or sounds, we more easily connect with what is deep and true within us – often in the form of emotions. By engaging the body, we can feel our emotions with our whole being, not just talk about them.
Other exercises will help express these emotions – with words, movement, and sound. This usually brings relief, joy, a sense of being oneself, a sense of authenticity. And also clearer awareness of what we want and what we don’t want.

In the workshops, emotions like anger, sadness, fear, longing, and joy often appear – because they are in us, and here they get space to be expressed in a good way. Surprisingly, this is often pleasant. And after the session, we are left with relief, relaxation, and often joy – that something important, which usually has no place within us, found its voice.

Work in this approach can be intense, so it’s worth considering participation carefully, especially for those with high sensitivity to strong stimuli, e.g., shouting.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Psychotic states
• Pregnancy and postpartum
• Various inflammatory and acute conditions
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma

BIO:

I am a certified psychotherapist in Bioenergetic Analysis by Alexander Lowen. I am also a supervisor and trainer in this approach. I have led 85 weekend workshops and nearly 500 three-hour Lowen exercises on various topics (self-esteem, parentification, intimacy, sexuality, heart, and many others).

I’ve been leading individual psychotherapy for 8 years.
I found my way to Bioenergetic Analysis seeking paths to understand myself. Movement and the body, sports, have always been close to me, so when I discovered this form of psychotherapy, it seemed like a natural choice. However, instead of an immediate revelation and excitement, I gradually became convinced of this type of work, and it took some time before I started benefiting from the sessions. Over time, however, the belief grew stronger that it was the right path, one that embraces the whole person, allowing me to understand, feel, and simply be.

What attracted me was the naturalness that when I feel something and express it, my body participates in it. That what is written in my personality is also written in my body, that I am a whole. Over time, the perspective offered by this approach became my approach to life, and the therapeutic practice and experiences helped me reconnect with myself, something I had longed for for many years.

I am especially drawn to group work, where the individual difficulties of participants are reflected in the group. It reminds me how similar we are – each of us has experienced wounds, longings, frustrations, or fear. Everyone in the group also has an immense resource in the form of a body that can experience pleasure, joy, calm, and vitality. I believe that this kind of work, whether group or individual, allows us to become "more ourselves" and, as a result, experience life, others, and ourselves more fully.

I help clients free themselves from a difficult past, through the body and conversation.

More about Maciej and his work:

Live Workshops: https://bodyself.pl/warsztaty-lowenowskie/
Online Workshops: https://kurs.bodyself.pl/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@bodyself-warsztatyLowena
FB: Bodyself warsztaty w nurcie A.Lowena

You are warmly invited from the Heart!
See you all at Conscious Man!

Borys Mańkowski

Mobility Training with Martial Arts Elements

Borys on his session:

A mobility workout interspersed with movements derived from martial arts. It's a training session in which we use movements to increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and burn calories, while also learning basic techniques that appear in martial arts. Personally, I call this form of training Taz Drill.
I believe that mobility exercises are the most important yet most neglected aspect of physical training. It’s not just about training, it’s about life itself. Thanks to these exercises, life gets better, one feels younger, has much better body awareness, and most importantly, this training only requires personal will because it doesn’t require a gym or any equipment.

BIO:

Borys Mańkowski, born on October 13, 1989, in Poznań, is a Polish mixed martial artist (MMA). Between 2014 and 2017, he was the international KSW welterweight champion (up to 77.1 kg). After retiring from his fighting career, Mańkowski shared his experiences in his book "Stań się Fighterem" (Become a Fighter), in which he describes the secrets of success in martial arts and inspires personal development.
Currently, Borys Mańkowski is considered one of Poland's top MMA fighters, and his career is an inspiration to many young martial arts enthusiasts. He also shares his knowledge on his YouTube channel, where people can train with him and reach out for physical help. Recently, he has been strongly promoting mobility training, as he believes it is the most important form of training that every person concerned about their health should care about. Importantly, these exercises require no equipment and can be done anywhere.

More about Borys and his work:
FB: Borys Mańkowski
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mankowski.borys/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BorysMankowskiTazDrill

We invite you with all our hearts!
Join us: https://stage24.pl/events/2025-conscious-man-3537

Jacek Masłowski

From Boy to Man – Male Initiation

Jacek about his session:

Male initiation is a process that, in traditional cultures, marked a key moment in the transition from boyhood to adulthood. Modernity often strips men of these rituals, leaving them lost in the search for their own identity. The lecture "From Boy to Man – Male Initiation" is based on the reflection of Richard Rohr, author of "The Male Identity," who points out that maturity does not come automatically with age, but requires a conscious confrontation with one's shadow, failures, and fears. Rohr distinguishes five key initiatory truths that help men discover who they truly are, reject the illusion of omnipotence, and find their path in the world.
During the session, we will discuss why, without initiation, a man may remain an emotional boy, how modernity has blurred the natural stages of maturation, and whether we can regain what we've lost. It will be an opportunity to look at masculinity as a journey — full of challenges but essential to finding one's true self. I will also share my own experience gained through male initiation.

BIO:

Jacek Masłowski (born 1972) is a Polish psychologist, philosopher, Gestalt psychotherapist, coach, trainer, and publicist. He graduated in philosophy from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Silesia, studied psychology at the School of Social Psychology and the Jagiellonian University, and completed a trainer and therapist school at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Krakow.
He is a co-founder and president of the Masculinum Foundation, which addresses the issues of modern men in Poland. As part of the foundation's activities, he conducts workshops and initiatives that support the development of men and promote healthy models of masculinity.
As a publicist, Masłowski has written articles for publications such as "Gazeta Wyborcza," "Polityka," and "Newsweek Psychologia." He is a co-author of books addressing masculinity, including "Sometimes Tender, Sometimes Barbarian" (2016), written together with Tomasz Kwaśniewski, and "No Joking. In Search of Masculinity" (2022), created with Martyna Harland. "The Daddy Syndrome," co-authored with Magdalena Adaszewska. In his publications and therapeutic work, he focuses on the challenges faced by modern men, aiming to recognize the deep causes of their difficulties and discovering ways to improve the quality of their lives.
Masłowski is also involved in educational and social activities, giving lectures, leading workshops, and participating in debates on the role of men in the modern world. His work aims to support men in conscious contact with themselves, their needs, and limitations, which allows them to build satisfying relationships with others.

More about Jacek and his work can be found here:
WWW: https://masculinum.org/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rozmowy_maslowskiego
FB: Fundacja Masculinum

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