Private Movement Journeys are for people who would like to dive into a certain embodied experience, skillset or field of practice on a deeper level. For example, I have previously facilitated 3-month journeys focusing on developing creative expression; exploring the state of fear; researching and addressing imbalance in movement.
To guide these experiences I draw from a broad set of techniques and frameworks that I have integrated into my own practice over the years. I am constantly developing and learning myself. I can relate to your process on a human level and I support you in it not only technically, but also relationally and emotionally.
Dynamic conditioning (ground movement skills; bodyweight exercises targeting fundamental movement patterns) to build usable strength and mobility; CO2 tolerance training to build endurance through energy efficiency.
Balancing, climbing, jumping and running techniques; coordination and sensory training in urban environments.
In a span of twelve weeks, I got to know my body profoundly, I learned to jump, balance, coordinate, I learned to breathe through fear, and stay with discomfort, I learned to get over my own assumptions and presumptions of my capabilities and do, even when I was scared. I learned to climb, handstand, cartwheel, and I learned to look stupid and feel good doing it.
Through all of this Valeryia was a steadfast, safe, curious and kind guide. As we got to know each other through more than words, she fine-tuned the program so that I could get the most out of it, being flexible where necessary, but never letting me off easy and challenging me to confront everything that I found difficult.
This attitude has found its way into the rest of my life and I notice myself trying more things, I’m curious about learning skills like juggling, hula hooping, slacklining and nun chucks. When these fun things come my way now, I don’t feel scared of embarrassing myself anymore, but rather I am able to quickly connect to the part inside of me that has childlike curiosity and resilience, with the adult determination and joy. This attitude doesn’t limit itself to learning tricks and skills, however. I feel more interested in my environment as a whole and see opportunities for movement and exploration everywhere, like the city is one big playground.
I am very grateful for the determination and commitment with which Valeryia teaches herself and others to keep exploring and moving in a non-dogmatic way, having an awareness of the layers of skills and tailoring the program to the needs of a specific body, all the while clearly articulating the use of this.
I am very grateful to Valeryia for her wisdom and her quietness when I needed to be understood in a different way than conversation. So as I said, the movement program was a lifechanging experience, not only am I able to cartwheel my way through a park now, I am able to see and know, the endless opportunities and knowledge of my body.
€85 - 1 hour
€120 - 1.5 hours
Free 20-min intake conversation with optional movement exploration.
Journeys
I offer both standalone sessions and journeys.
A journey is a sequence of sessions that allows a process to unfold.
Common journey length is between 6 and 12 sessions.
Journeys can move at different rhythms (weekly, bi-weekly, or otherwise).
Terms
Payment is done upfront, for journeys - in batches of 2-4 sessions.
Packages are non-refundable once purchased.
I aim to be flexible with scheduling or session length adjustments, but this is done on a case-by-case basis.
Sessions can be held outdoors or indoors; in Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
If I travel to your location, some extra costs might be included.
Let's begin
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Email me at info@thesensingself.nl
with the description of your request and a short introduction of yourself and your physical practice background.
I am looking forward to meeting you in movement,
Valeryia