The Body Knows Before We Do

An experiential workshop on body awareness, emotions and relationships

Have you ever become defensive before understanding why? Felt your shoulders tighten during a conversation? Said yes while feeling yourself pull away?

Our bodies often respond before we consciously recognize what we feel. Learning to notice those moments can help us understand our reactions and choose how to respond.

Join the School of Integrated Life Sciences (SILS) for three hours of guided movement, reflection and practical exploration in a small group.

What you’ll explore

Recognize your body’s signals: Notice how posture, breathing, tension and movement reflect what you’re experiencing.
Understand emotional reactions: Explore the space between feeling irritated, anxious or uncomfortable and acting on it.
Notice familiar patterns: Recognize when you withdraw, accommodate, seek control or become defensive.
Create room for choice: Develop awareness that supports clearer communication, boundaries and more deliberate responses.

What to expect
Through guided movement, observation, interaction and psychological reflection, you’ll explore how you occupy space, respond to others and experience emotions in your body.

There is no perfect posture or “correct” emotional response. The invitation is to notice your patterns and discover other possibilities.
No previous experience is required. Participation in individual exercises and sharing personal experiences are always voluntary.

Who is it for?
Anyone curious about their reactions, body awareness and relationship patterns, and interested in bringing greater awareness into everyday communication.

Meet your facilitators
Dr. Med. Univ. Denisa Legac, founder of SILS, brings decades of work with people across medicine, psychology, relationships and human development. Her work forms the foundation of the School’s integrated approach to learning.

Judit Sándor is an internationally experienced ballroom dance judge and trainer specializing in movement, presence and non-verbal communication. At SILS, she explores how posture, gesture, rhythm and spatial awareness shape expression and connection.

Practical information

Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Time: 18:30–21:30
Location: Bajza utca 54, Budapest
Group size: 10 participants
Ticket: €29

How to register
Complete the registration form on the SILS workshop page with your full name and email, then pay by bank transfer:
Bank: Revolut Bank
Account holder: Gloria-Dahlia Legac
IBAN: LT98 3250 0376 1160 7461
BIC: REVOLT21
Payment reference: SILS Workshop - 6 Nov + your name

Please confirm your participation after payment. Your place will be confirmed by email within 48 hours. A Meetup RSVP alone does not secure your place; registration, payment and confirmation from SILS are required.

Cancellation
If you cannot attend, contact SILS through the website. Tickets are refundable until 48 hours before the workshop; after that, you may transfer your ticket to another person. If SILS cancels the workshop, you will receive a full ticket refund.