ABOUT ME

My name is Katarina Poliakova and I am an internationally certified Mind Body Studies practitioner. I teach the MBS Feldenkrais in both individual and group lessons. It’s a continuous learning process for me.

In 2022, I completed a three-year international training course in the Feldenkrais Method at the Mind Body Studies Academy under the guidance of Margit Hrasdil, Leora Gaster, Chris Van Der Hoff and Max Jakob Klammerth. Since then, I have continued my education in the Feldenkrais Method.

I originally studied at the University of Economics in Bratislava. However, I have been teaching movement for more than 10 years. My own health problems led me on this path. It was not an easy journey, but I learned a lot along the way. I understand my body and know how to help myself. I will teach you too, because I teach what I live.

Physiotherapy credentials

2018 – REHABILITATION PRAGUE SCHOOL – Kolar technique of dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation, based on the concept of developmental kinesiology – DNS Exercise Course part II. – Mgr. Michal Truc, Mgr. Oldrich Chramosta

2018 – REHABILITATION PRAGUE SCHOOL – Kolar technique of dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation, based on the concept of developmental kinesiology – DNS Exercise Course for Children’s Instructors – Mgr. Karolína Ptáková, Mgr. Marcela Dvoráková

2016 – REHABILITATION PRAGUE SCHOOL – Kolar technique of dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation, based on the concept of developmental kinesiology – DNS Exercise Course part II. – Mgr. Jana Veselá

2016 – „Yoga for children“ – Pavel Hájek – Power Yoga Academy

2015 – „BLACKROLL® trainer“ – Mgr. Michal Peroutka, BLACKROLL® Master Trainer

2015 – „Pain relief“ – Donna Ray, M.A., M.F.T, Feldenkrais Trainer® (USA)

2015 – Sdynamic® – „Sball® therapy – Scoliosis“ – Susanne Oetterli (DE)

2014 – Spiraldynamik ® Intermediate 1 Certificate – Lenka Kazmarova, Sdynamik®

2014 – Sdynamic® – „Strength Training“ – Oliver Hartelt (CH) – Spiraldynamik® teacher

2014 – REHABILITATION PRAGUE SCHOOL – Kolar technique of dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation, based on the concept of developmental kinesiology – Level B – Prof. PaedDr. Pavel Kolar, Ph.D., Mgr. Petra Valouchová, Ph.D., Mgr. Lucie Ujcova, Mgr. Eliska Geržová

2014 – „Feldenkrais method – pelvis “ – MgA . Petra Oswaldova, Feldenkrais Practitioner®

2014 – „Introduction to Rolfing® method“ – Mgr art. Juraj Korec, Certified Rolf instructor TM

2014 – REHABILITATION PRAGUE SCHOOL – Kolar technique of dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation, based on the concept of developmental kinesiology – Level A – graduate status – Mgr. Lucie Ujcova, Mgr. Lucie Oplova

2013 – Conference on „Disorders of the veneer stereotype“, Society for Myoskeletal Medicine of the Czech Medical Society J. E. Purkene

2013 – „Yoga through the eyes of a physiotherapist“ – Bea Merksbauerova, Physiotherapy Dynamic

2013 – Sdynamic® – „Scoliosis – how the movement helps“ – Karin Rosmann – Reif (DE)

2013 – Refresher course – Spiraldynamik – Lenka Kazmarova, Sdynamik®

2013 – Introduction to Feldenkrais method – MgA. Petra Oswaldova, Feldenkrais Practitioner®

2013 – Acral coactivation therapy – PhDr. I. P. Springrova, PhD. – REHASPRING®

2012 – Sdynamic® – Sball® therapy – „Foot and leg“ – Susanne Oetterli (DE)

2012 – Sdynamic® – „Biotenzegrity as an active principle in bodywork“ – Dr. Danièle-Claude Martin (FR), Willi Schneider (DE)

2012 – Sdynamic® – „Knee in the grip (Clinch) – Maja Christen (DE) – Expert Spiraldynamik®

2012 – Feldenkrais method weekend seminar – MgA. Petra Oswaldova, Feldenkrais Practitioner®

2012 – Spiraldynamik® Basic Certificate – Lenka Kazmarova, Sdynamik®

2012 – PROPRIOFOOT® – PhDr. Ingrid Palascakova Springrova, Ph.D. – REHASPRING®

2012 – Feldenkrais Method „When pelvis leads the head“ – MgA. Petra Oswaldova

2012 – Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and incontinence – Mgr. Ingrid Palascakova Springrova

Psychology, meditation, fitness, wellness & massage credentials

2019 – Meditation Teacher Training program – Kabir Bharti (India)

2019 – Pranayama meditation workshop – Kabir Bharti (India)

2018 – Advanced Training in Compassion Focused Therapy – Compassionate Mind Italia and the Institute of Applied Psychology – Nicola Petrocchi, PhD., Psy.D. (IT)

2018 – Basic Training in Compassion Focused Therapy – Compassionate Mind Italia and the Institute of Applied Psychology – Nicola Petrocchi, PhD., Psy.D. (IT)

2018 – Bach Flower Therapy – Level 2 – Course approved by The Dr Edward Bach Centre – Katarina Michel BFRP (DE)

2018 – Bach Flower Therapy – Level 1 – Course approved by The Dr Edward Bach Centre – Katarina Michel BFRP (DE)

2013 – PILATES Instructor – 1st qualification level – Lenka Velinka, SPORT CLUB POHODA

2012 – Progressive muscle relaxation – Gabriela Weiss, PMR Master Teacher (A)

2012 – ID STARTER – Mgr. Daniel Müller, Pilates Institute®

2011 – Classical massage – Mudr. Janosdeak, UNIMAS Bratislava, s.r.o.

2011 – Personal fitness trainer – PeadDr. Petr Tlapak, CSc., TONUS

2011 – Pilates FOOTWORK – Mgr. Daniel Müller, Pilates Institute®

2011 – Pilates SCOLIOSIS – Mgr. Daniel Müller, Pilates Institute®

2011 – Nutrition Advisor – Mgr. Pavol Ferenc, PhD.

2011 – Pilates KYPHOSIS – Mgr. Daniel Müller, Pilates Institute®

2011 – Pilates Institute® Matwork Level I. (Junior Pilates Instructor) – Mgr. Daniel Müller

2010 – BOSU CORE diploma – Mgr. Daniel Müller, FACE CZECH, s.r.o.

2010 – Pilates LORDOSIS – Mgr. Daniel Müller, Pilates Institute®