#3 Yoga therapy with Val Petrich: workshop for Ukrainian yoga teachers, 4–6.09.2026 Rzeszów, Poland
A unique, 100% non-profit workshop for Ukrainian yoga teachers who want to study yoga therapy and restorative yoga approach to support students with trauma/PTSD. This workshop is exceptional for many reasons: A UNIQUE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE: Valeria Petrich is a teacher with more than 40 years of experience. She studied with BKS Iyengar in India in the 80’s. As she spent her life practicing, teaching and studying yoga with many great teachers, she became a unique source of knowledge for all of us. A UNIQUE YOGA APPROACH: We will learn restorative yoga, which supports our mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumas. Valeria’s workshop has been designed to expand teachers’ knowledge and show them how to adjust the level of asanas to the current needs of the students, especially those whose nervous system is overstimulated or out of balance after traumatic events. The positive impact of yoga on the brain and nervous system is already a scientific fact, but not everyone has the same access to it due to traumatic experiences. Restorative yoga will be the best starting point for such students. A UNIQUE PURPOSE: Valeria’s workshop is 100% non-profit event: Valeria’s mission in Poland and Ukraine is to provide specific knowledge about how yoga and conscious work through the body and breath can support mental health after traumatic events, not only related to the war. Valeria’s goal as a senior teacher is to convey the idea of restorative yoga to as many teachers as possible, so that they can work in Ukraine with all people who need yoga in a therapeutic dimension. When and where? 4–6.09.2026 Szkoła Jogi Aldony Florkiewicz, Al. Piłsudskiego 40/5c, Rzeszów Fee: none! This event is 100% non-profit, free of charge and available for all Ukrainian yoga teachers! Do you want to come to Poland from Ukraine and study with us? You do not know how to find accommodation? Contact me via e-mail — we will figure it out together! Ukrainian teachers who live and work in Poland are welcome too. Training will be translated from English into Ukrainian language. If you have questions or want to book your spot, contact me at: kontakt@jogaterapeutyczna.com About Val Petrich Val Petrich (now based in Calgary, Canada) began yoga in 1975 and is a long time yoga teacher. She is the founder of The Yoga Studio College of Canada. Her early experiences training with BKS Iyengar in the 1980’s sparked a life time commitment to Iyengar yoga and also led her to do inner child work to reconcile perfectionism. She is a certified Psychosynthesis facilitator and yoga therapist using additional models such as voice dialogue and Gestalt to work with those in addiction, trauma and recovery. Val visited Poland twice in 2025. She held yoga therapy workshops in Poznań, Gdańsk, Koleczkowo and Warsaw. I shared the stories related to her previous visits any my trip to Canada where I studied with her for two months on my Instagram account and Joga Yam Studio blog. Val’s unique energy, charisma and personality bring exceptional value and depth. As a senior yoga and meditation teacher she shares her lifetime experience on the field. As a person she amazes with inexhaustible inner source of love, compassion, understanding, immense joy and captivating life force she keeps in her 70’s.
#2 Asana alignment & adjustment: workshop with Val Petrich, 11–13.09.2026 Poznan, Poland
Calling all teachers and enthusiastic practitioners! Join this intense, but rewarding training to safely do the challenging poses that you have always wanted to try. Through hands on adjustments and the intelligent use of props you will be set up to succeed in poses you didn’t think possible. Time will be spent on the key poses of a classical syllabus (Iyengar Introductory 1) and their correct alignment, therapeutic benefits and precautions. This is an ideal workshop for teachers, trainees and experienced yoga practitioners to advance their practice and guide their students to advance as well. This is a opportunity to go deeper under the guidance of a senior teacher trained in the Iyengar style. Participants are encouraged to all of their questions related to the safe progression of asana practice. What can you learn with us? Timeless, classical manual adjustments and oral instructions How to unlock positions that may seem impossible today Your way to the advanced physical practice you dream of Intelligent use of yoga props to advance the practice and understand better the body alignment Study with senior teacher — get the knowledge from the source Catch this unique possibility to study with Val Petrich — this is the only workshop of this kind she will run this year in Poland! What can you expect? The workshop plan will contain poses from Iyengar Introductory 1 syllabus — detailed schedule will be published soon. We will touch the subject of therapeutic dimension of asana. We will talk about benefits and contraindications in asana practice. You will have opportunity to ask your questions and talk about all the subjects with the teacher. When and where? 11–13.09.2026: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday full days Studio Jogi Yam in Poznan, Poland Online transmission is not available. On Saturday evening, we invite participants to dinner and satsang (circle). Dinner included in the workshop fee. The workshop will be translated into Polish. Fees: full fee PLN 1,000 reservation fee PLN 200 (non-refundable in the event of participant resignation) If you make a reservation by June 17th, the workshop fee is PLN 850! Payment of the reservation fee:Fundacja For Fenix FunnyTitle: opłata rezerwacyjna warsztat Val Petrich10 1140 2004 0000 3102 8403 1169 The workshop will be held with a minimum group of 10 people. The number of places is limited. The workshop will be partially based on the knowledge provided to Val by Dr. Norman Sjoman, who visited the studio twice. Dr. Sjoman was a student of Iyengar and a sanskritists, who spent 25 years in India researching the sources of yoga. He is the author of “The Yoga Tradition of the Mysore Palace”. More information can be found on Wikipedia. About Val Petrich Val Petrich (now based in Calgary, Canada) began yoga in 1975 and is a long time yoga teacher. She is the founder of The Yoga Studio College of Canada. Her early experiences training with BKS Iyengar in the 1980’s sparked a life time commitment to Iyengar yoga and also led her to do inner child work to reconcile perfectionism. She is a certified Psychosynthesis facilitator and yoga therapist using additional models such as voice dialogue and Gestalt to work with those in addiction, trauma and recovery. Val visited Poland twice in 2025. She held yoga therapy workshops in Poznań, Gdańsk, Koleczkowo and Warsaw. I shared the stories related to her previous visits any my trip to Canada where I studied with her for two months on my Instagram account and Joga Yam Studio blog. Val’s unique energy, charisma and personality bring exceptional value and depth. As a senior yoga and meditation teacher she shares her lifetime experience on the field. As a person she amazes with inexhaustible inner source of love, compassion, understanding, immense joy and captivating life force she keeps in her 70’s. Do you need more information or book a spot? Contact me at: kontakt@jogaterapeutyczna.com Direct information on Studio’s website (in Polish): https://joga-yam.pl/wydarzenia/
#1 The Healing of the Inner Child: yoga & meditation retreat with Val Petrich, 26–30.08 Koleczkowo, Poland
We invite you to an exceptional workshop at the end of the summer! Valeria Petrich is coming again to Poland and she will run this 5-day retreat in a loving, safe and respectful environment in a stunning nature setting at SatyLounge in Koleczkowo, Poland. When and where? 26-30.08.2026 SatyLounge in Koleczkowo near Gdańsk (Poland) What is the content of the retreat? The practice of yoga is a practice towards Self realization. It is the practice of observation and awareness. Step by step, the 8 limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras lay out a roadmap to guide us to our natural state, one of joyfulness and fulfillment. Through our practice and the blessing of good teachers on our path, we have breakthrough moments of clarity and joy. However, often the ego blocks this intuitive process. Patterns and imprints (Samskaras) from our childhood will surface and we are not conscious of their pull. When we choose to practice yoga, we are honoring our natural urge to bring our shadow side to light. This workshop is an in depth training using asana, breathwork, meditation, journaling and other introspective practices to explore these imprints. In a safe, nurturing setting, participants will have an opportunity to use the science of yoga to explore personality aspects and decode them. This workshop is a total immersion experience to liberate our authentic Self and embrace joy and success in our careers and relationships as never before. Personal sharing is encouraged but not mandatory. Some yoga experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome. This training is ideal for therapist and counsellors who want to understand the role of yoga therapy in inner child work. About Val Petrich Val Petrich began yoga in 1975 and is a long time yoga teacher. She is the founder of The Yoga Studio College of Canada. Her early experiences training with BKS Iyengar in the 1980’s sparked a life time commitment to Iyengar yoga and also led her to do inner child work to reconcile perfectionism. She is a certified Psychosynthesis facilitator and yoga therapist using additional models such as voice dialogue and Gestalt to work with those in addiction, trauma and recovery. Val visited Poland twice in 2025. She held yoga therapy workshops in Poznań, Gdańsk, Koleczkowo and Warsaw. I shared the stories related to her previous visits any my trip to Canada where I studied with her for two months on my Instagram account and Joga Yam Studio blog. Val’s unique energy, charisma and personality bring exceptional value and depth. As a senior yoga and meditation teacher she shares her lifetime experience on the field. As a person she amazes with inexhaustible inner source of love, compassion, understanding, immense joy and captivating life force she keeps in her 70’s. Come and catch this beautiful opportunity to grow, evolve and deepen the understanding of yourself! This workshop will provide you with amazing tools to work with your Inner Child, subconsciousness and intuition: three paths to realize who you are and what is your role in this life. Schedule of the workshops: 5 days daily yoga & meditation practice study of introspection techniques daily evening satsang with hot meal massages (at least 1 per person) community experience personal consultations with Val (if you need them!) Investment 1700 zl retreat + food (no accommodation) 2200 zl retreat + food + accommodation at SatyLounge More info about payments soon! More info about detailed schedule soon! You want to book your spot or you need more information? Send me a message at kontakt@jogaterapeutyczna.com About SatyLounge SatyLounge is a unique space created for yoga workshops, personal development workshops and deep relaxation. Located in a picturesque place, it offers ideal conditions for relaxation and contact with nature.The name “SatyLounge” comes from the Sanskrit word Satya, which means truth, authenticity and life in harmony with oneself. This is an idea that perfectly reflects the character of this place: a space created to stop, listen to oneself and return to what is true and important.This place is surrounded by forests, lakes and a small, charming pond where you can observe wildlife. Ducks glide calmly on the water, cranes and herons appear at dawn, and deer often peek at the edge of the garden, creating an atmosphere of closeness to nature that is difficult to experience in everyday life.The heart of SatyLounge is a large, spacious garden, perfect for outdoor yoga practice, meditation, workshops or simply resting in silence. The natural surroundings bring mindfulness and regeneration, and the singing of birds and the rustle of trees are the perfect background for every activity.The facility itself has a beautiful, bright yoga room (55 m²) which provides a comfortable space for practice, workshops and meetings.The great advantage of this place is its intimacy. Thanks to its considerable distance from other buildings, workshop participants can enjoy privacy and peace, without any disturbances from the outside. It is a space where it is easy to stop, breathe and come back to yourself.Additionally, SatyLounge offers the opportunity to stay overnight in comfortable rooms. The facility has been recently renovated. The rooms are new, aesthetic and cozy. Guests have at their disposal two shared bathrooms, Wi-Fi access, a washing machine and a kitchenette that allows you to prepare your own meals.SatyLounge is not only a location… It is an experience of harmony, silence and a deep connection with nature. Below you can see some photos from One Day Woman Retreat with Val Petrich in Koleczkowo in November 2025.