Presence in the Air

training course
8. - 17. September 2026 in Poland

"Your presence is the greatest present"

We are inviting you for an 8-day journey towards presence.

At the heart of this training lies juggling and embodied movement practices as simple, accessible, and playful ways of cultivating attention, grounding and inner stability.

Through juggling, movement, mindfulness, creative expression, play and nature connection, we will explore how engaging the body and attention can naturally bring us into the present moment.

In today’s fast-paced and overstimulated world, these practices can become powerful tools for slowing down, reconnecting with ourselves, regulating attention and stress, and developing a more conscious and grounded relationship with life.

Rather than focusing on performance or achievement, we are interested in the experience itself — entering, building, losing, and regaining flow; presence, listening, curiosity, playfulness, silence, and coordination.

Through juggling and embodiment, we will also explore how these practices can function as a living metaphor for everyday life. The experience of balance, loss, adaptation, rhythm, and re-centering becomes a tangible way to reflect on how we navigate attention, challenges, and complexity in our daily lives.

In this sense, juggling and movement are not only creative or physical activities, but also a gentle and accessible way to explore awareness, resilience, grounding, and presence in a very direct and experiential form.

Aim and objectives

The aim of this training course is to explore juggling, embodied movement, mindfulness, and playful creative practices as accessible tools for cultivating presence, wellbeing, and self-awareness in both personal and professional life.

Through experiential learning and shared practice, we intend to support participants in developing greater attention, grounding, emotional regulation, and resilience, while also deepening their capacity for authentic connection, curiosity, and reflective practice.

A key objective is to translate these embodied experiences into the context of youth work and education, offering participants practical approaches that can support young people’s wellbeing, focus, and personal development in an increasingly fast-paced and overstimulated world, and to contribute to more sustainable ways of living, learning, and working with young people.

Who is this training for?

This training course is designed for youth workers, educators, social workers, facilitators, and anyone involved in supporting the personal growth and wellbeing of young people.

It is also open to people who are interested in entering the field of youth work and see this project as a first or further step in their learning and professional journey.

We aim to have overall number of 27 participants who are residents and traveling from (and to)

Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Romania, France, Germany & Netherlands.

The participants must be over 18 years old and have a
communicative level of English language, so they can
participate fully in a program that will be held in English.

this training is for you if:

want to explore juggling, movement, embodiment, mindfulness, playfulness, and creative expression as tools for presence and wellbeing,
are curious about how embodied and physical practices can support grounding, awareness, focus, and resilience,
want to slow down, step out of autopilot, and reconnect with yourself and the present moment,
are open to exploring unfamiliar experiences with curiosity, openness, and self-awareness,
wish to deepen your self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and emotional resilience,
would like to apply embodied and experiential learning in your daily life and professional work with others,
are motivated and willing to actively participate throughout the whole project, including preparation, the training course itself, and follow-up activities.

What will we be doing?

explore juggling and object manipulation as practices of attention, coordination, patience, and presence,
experience movement and embodiment practices that support grounding, body awareness, relaxation, and connection,
experiment with mindfulness and awareness exercises that cultivate observation, listening, and conscious response,
explore and cultivate Short-Term Discomfort for Long-Term Happiness approach
rediscover curiosity, creativity, and playfulness as key qualities for learning and human connection,
investigate how embodied practices can support resilience, emotional regulation, and wellbeing in today’s fast-paced world,
explore how physical experience can become a mirror for inner processes and everyday life situations

Working methods

This training course is based primarily on experiential learning, embodiment, and learning through active participation.

It will be a collective journey in which everyone is invited to contribute through curiosity, reflection, openness, and shared experience.

There will also be space for exchanging ideas, experiences, challenges, and good practices connected to youth work, wellbeing, embodiment, and personal development.

No previous experience with juggling, embodiment practices, or mindfulness is needed to participate in the training.

Trainers

Milosz Baldyga (PL)

Milosz is juggler, traveller, percussionist. Certified mental trainer and world record holder in 3-ball juggling. Fell in love with the Youth in Action programme in 2012 and keeps building the relationship till this day, even though his love has changed the name to Erasmus Plus...

He loves challenging himself and others, both mentally and physically, to build self awareness, mental resilience and long term happiness. Takes inspiration from nature, music and other people. Big fan of Stoic Philosophy and Nonviolent Communication, Lego, Star Wars and Manchester United, although sometimes... One ball is not enough ;)

Andrej Dobes (CZ)

Andrej is a youth worker, trainer, wood carver, juggling enthusiast and traveler who follows his curiosity through life, learning by exploring and experimenting across cultures, places, and roles. His path has been shaped by working in diverse youth and community projects and educational initiatives around the world.

He brings a playful and mindful approach into youth work, weaving together nature, crafts, theatre, games, embodiment, and movement. Through his work, Andrej invites people to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and explore their connection to themselves and the world around them through curiosity, play, and lived experience.

Kinga Borzęcka-Wojciechewicz (PL)

Kinga is a trainer passionate about neurobiology, Nonviolent Communication, and creating understanding between people with attention to everyone’s needs. With curiosity and a lively presence, she invites people to experience communication not only as a skill, but as a space for building deeper relationships based on self-awareness, as well as a stronger sense of agency and inner strength.

Moving between trainings, academic research, and teaching, she recharges in nature while also feeling deeply connected to the diversity and vibrant rhythms of urban life. She carries a love for literature, theatre, dance, Italy, active rest, and meaningful human connection.

Project coordinator

Practical information

The training course will take place at a beautiful venue called Polana, located near Warsaw in the village of Zielonka.

Surrounded by forests and nature, the venue offers a peaceful atmosphere while remaining easily accessible from the city centre of Warsaw, which is approximately 30 km away.

More information and photos can be found at https://www.polana.earth

Participants will stay in shared rooms for 2–4 people with shared bathrooms and toilets.

We will have access to: a spacious seminar room, common areas for informal gatherings and community time, outdoor spaces suitable for movement, play, and nature-based activities.

The natural surroundings strongly reflect the focus of the project: mindfulness, embodied learning, healthy lifestyles, connection with nature, and community wellbeing.

Meals will be prepared on site using mostly local and seasonal ingredients. The food will be primarily vegetarian, with vegan options and adaptations for allergies or dietary needs available.

How to travel

Detailed information about travel arrangements and reimbursement procedures will be provided to selected participants. The project coordinator will also support participants in organising and confirming their travel arrangements.

To explore your travel options, please search for public transport connections to Warsaw.

As part of the Erasmus+ programme, we support the principles of “Green Travel” and encourage participants to choose environmentally friendly means of transport whenever possible, such as trains, buses, or carpooling. Sustainable travel helps reduce the environmental impact of the project and contributes to more responsible international mobility.

Please note: According to Erasmus+ regulations, your travel dates cannot be more than two days before or after the official dates of the training course.

Travel reimbursement

The travel costs of the participants will be refunded after the training
course usually within 6 - 8 weeks (after participants send all their travel documents, fullfill closing tasks for the project including follow up, dissemination & evaluation).

Maximum amounts:

Poland & Czech Republic : 285 €

France & Romania: 309 €
Germany, Netherlands & Slovenia: 417 € ( 309 € if traveling by plane)

Spain: 395 €

Costs

Accommodation, food and training program are provided.
Travel costs will be reimbursed (more info above).

This course was co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, Mobility of youth workers.
If you wish to learn more about the programme and its opportunities, have a look here.

Travel and health insurance

Please note that health insurance is mandatory for all participants.

The organisers do not provide or reimburse health or travel insurance, therefore participants are responsible for arranging their own insurance covering the full duration of their travel and stay in Poland.

Dietary, Health and Other special requiremnets

Please inform us in the application form about any: food allergies, dietary requirements, health conditions, disabilities, or mobility-related needs. This information will help us create a supportive and accessible environment for everyone and allow us to coordinate with the venue and kitchen staff accordingly.

Important notice

This training course is designed as an active and intensive learning experience rather than a holiday or retreat.

The programme includes experiential and educational activities that invite participants into active engagement, reflection, collaboration, and personal exploration within a group setting.

The practices offered during the training are intended to support learning, awareness, and wellbeing. They are not a substitute for therapy or medical support.

We encourage everyone applying for this project to carefully consider whether this type of environment and learning process is suitable for them at this moment.

Please also note that: the use of alcohol and illegal drugs is not allowed during the training course, smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated areas.

We appreciate everyone’s contribution to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive space for the whole group.