Prof. Dr. med Philipp F. W. Erben
Medical Researcher & Movement Explorer
With a deep background in academic medicine, systems theory, and oncology, Philipp brings a rich interdisciplinary perspective to the world of movement. Alongside his career as a physician and researcher, he has spent decades engaging in embodiment practices—from Tango Argentino to 5Rhythms and Open Floor Dance—and is trained in mindful self-compassion and somatic coaching.
His work explores how complex systems and structural patterns influence transformation, resilience, and innovation—both in the body and in society. Philipp will share his experience at the intersection of science, movement, and human development, inviting participants into a dialogue between structure, sensation, and change.
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Natália Hejková
Master Coach in Leadership & Team Dynamics
With a career spanning nearly four decades, Hejková is one of the most accomplished figures in European basketball history. She led teams to multiple national and international championships, including five EuroLeague titles with three different clubs.
Her ability to guide teams through adversity, build long-term excellence, and foster resilience has made her a role model not only in sport but in life. Natália’s session will be a rare opportunity to learn from a master of leadership, rhythm, and human connection—lessons that extend far beyond the court.
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Ľudmila Machatsová
Voice Teacher & Communication Specialist
As a voice technique teacher at the Academy of Music and Drama Arts in Bratislava, Ľudmila brings decades of expertise in vocal expression, presence, and the nuanced art of communication. Her work bridges the technical with the personal—exploring how the voice reflects inner states, intention, and connection. Through her lectures and training in both verbal and non-verbal communication, she invites participants to experience voice not just as sound, but as a living, moving extension of the self.
In her session, she will guide us in tuning the voice as both instrument and interface—amplifying clarity, presence, and authenticity in how we relate to others and to ourselves.
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Dimitris Psomas
Freestyle Wrestling Coach
A former freestyle wrestling champion, Dimitris discovered that winning titles was only the beginning. As his practice deepened, so did his questions—what lies beyond victory? What happens when combat turns into conversation?
Over time, his focus shifted from tactics to the subtle choreography of motion, from domination to dialogue. He found joy not in control, but in the shared flow with a partner—the exchange of force, energy, and intention. In that discovery, Dimitris uncovered the deeper purpose of martial arts: connection, communication, and creativity. Today, he shares this embodied understanding with others, inviting us to experience movement as a form of presence and play.