Andrzej Szkandera

Antigymnastique® is a long movement that continues in the body, in the brain, and in the heart.

Antigimnasia es un movimiento largo que continua en el cuerpo, en el cerebro y en el corazón

Thérèse Bertherat

 The body is an incredibly fine system within nature and the cosmos. Its holistic sensing of what is prolife and what is not indicates much more than a thought or an emotion can, (E.T.Gendlin)

Welcome to my space.
Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
Experience Antigym, this unique and  non invasive method.Face-to-face and online sessions, in groups or individually.

Bienvenido a mi espacio. Bienvenidos todos, no se necesita experiencia.  Este  es un método único y no invasivo. Sesiones presenciales y online, en grupo o individualmente.

TESTIMONIALS

Fue el dolor lumbar lo que primero me llevó a explorar Antigymnastiqe. Probé masajes, yoga y osteopatía, pero el dolor seguía reapareciendo. Durante mi primera sesión con Andrzej, me di cuenta de que esto no se parecía a nada que hubiera experimentado antes. Fue como ser conducido tranquilamente a un viaje de redescubrimiento. Tomé conciencia de músculos de mi cuerpo de los que antes no había sido consciente por completo. La sutileza de los movimientos puede disfrazar el profundo cambio que facilitan. Andrzej nos enseña a escuchar realmente el cuerpo y trabajar con él, en lugar de contra él. El otro aspecto fascinante del trabajo es cuán interconectado está el cuerpo y cómo trabajar en una parte específica puede realinearlo y tener un impacto en todo el cuerpo, logrando un equilibrio físico y mental. Andrzej es un profesor muy intuitivo. Con gran paciencia, nos guía a través de los movimientos, cuando es necesario, adaptándolos a nuestras necesidades individuales y comprobando continuamente dónde está cada uno de nosotros. Mantiene bien al grupo y crea un ambiente seguro y afectuoso dentro del cual uno puede sentirse sostenido en el grupo y, al mismo tiempo, ser capaz de concentrarse plenamente en su interior. Recomiendo totalmente a Andrzej como profesor y Antigymnastique como un enfoque que vale la pena probar.

It was lower back pain which first led me to explore Antigymnastiqe. I had tried massage, yoga and osteopathy but the pain kept recurring. During my first session with Andrzej, I realised that this was not like anything I had experienced before. It was like calmly being led on a journey of rediscovery. I became aware of muscles in my body which I have previously been completely unaware of. The subtlety of the movements can disguise the profound shift which they facilitate. Andrzej teaches us to really listen to the body and work with it, rather than against it. The other fascinating aspect of the work is how interconnected the body is and how working on one specific part, can realign the and have an impact on the whole body, bringing about physical and mental balance. Andrzej is a highly intuitive teacher. With great patience he guides us through movements,  when needed, tailoring them to our individual needs and continually checking in to see where each of us is. He holds the group well and creates a safe and caring environment within which one can feel held in the group, yet be able to fully focus inwardly. I thoroughly recommend Andrzej as a teacher and Antigymnastique as an approach well worth trying. Natasha Redina.

I suffer from fairly severe lumbar stenosis caused by prolonged wear and tear. I started seeing Andrzej on-line at the beginning of March 2020. His remarkable subtle exercises, explained with great patience and care have helped enormously with the relief of the pain and discomfort. Most importantly his teaching has brought a more thorough knowledge of my whole body and how best to manage it. Each session brings new insights into how each part of the body interacts with another and how with this knowledge one can learn to harmonise the physical whole. Michael Cooper.

I am halfway through the first course of Antigymnastics with Andrzej and already I can see and feel such a difference. It is such an extraordinary process especially for myself as I tend to overthink things and certainly suffer with stress. Already with Andrze’s careful and sensitive guidance, I am allowing myself to feel deeply and address and release chronic areas of tension that I have been carrying around for years. Truly it has been a revelation and I have tried many different therapies before but none have been as effective as this… Thank you Andrzej. Frances MacGarry.

Poco a poco con el paso del tiempi y en el mu do tan frenético en el que vivimos fuí olvidándome de mi cuerpo, dejé de escucharlo, incluso llegué a pensar que lo que le sucedía era ajeno a mi, simplemente se trataban de pequeños accidentes casuales, desentendiéndome de mi responsabilidad hacia él por mantenerlo sano y saludable. Gracias a la practica de Antigimnasia volví a redesubrir mi cuerpo y a sentir el espacio que ocupa en su totalidad. He vuelto a casa. A esa casa que es mi cuerpo, dónde yo hábito y he podido establecer un contacto inseparable con él. Después de muchos años practicando y debido a diferentes circunstancias, comencé a practicar Antigimnasia onlin. Al principio, un poco reticente, pues pensé que no sería igual. Cual fue mi sorpresa al comprobar que en el trabajo de Antigimnasia, online o presencial no había prácticamente ninguna diferencia. La atención y cuidado por parte de Andrzej guiando la sesión es total. Te toca con su voz, con indicaciones claras y precisas de forma relajada, posibilitando que tu cuerpo se abra y confíe. De forma que la sessión se lleve a cabo en un ambiente íntimo, capaz de traspasar la pantalla de la computadora. Sin duda seguiré paracticando Antigimnasia de forma online o presencial, pues tomar consciencia de mi cuerpo, establenciendo una relación de unidad con él, me ha cambiado mi vida. Susi Lillo.

Llevo dos años practicando Antigymnastique con Andrzej y sus sesiones siempre me parecieron muy interesantes y estimulantes. Él es capaz de aprovechar sus múltiples experiencias y su profundo conocimiento del cuerpo humano para brindar exactamente lo que sus músculos necesitan para relajarse y revitalizarse. Siempre escucha las necesidades de todos y es capaz de combinar las numerosas técnicas de Antigymnastique para crear una experiencia única y poderosa, que es extremadamente efectiva para resolver la mayoría de los dolores y molestias musculares. Ninguna fisioterapia estándar es capaz de lograr lo que Antigymnastique puede lograr bajo la guía de un profesional experto como Andrzej. Son resultados que perduran y mejoran tu cuerpo constantemente; también conducen a una comprensión más profunda de su cuerpo y qué hábitos o comportamientos lo benefician o dañan, y se basan en ciencia seria. He disfrutado especialmente de las sesiones online ya que me permitieron seguir practicando Antigymnastique con Andrzej en estos tiempos difíciles teniendo los mismos beneficios de las sesiones presenciales; Espero seguir uniéndome a ellos.

I have been practicing Antigymnastique with Andrzej for two years and I found his sessions always very interesting and stimulating. He is able to draw from his multiple experiences and his deep knowledge of the human body to deliver exactly what your muscles need to relax en reinvigorate. He always listens to everyone’s needs and is able to combine the many techniques of Antigymnastique to create a unique and powerful experience, which is extremely effective in resolving most muscle aches and pains. No standard physiotherapy is able to achieve what Antigymnastique is able to achieve under the guidance of an expert practitioner as Andrzej. Those are results that last and improve your body constantly; they also lead to a deeper understanding of your body and what habits or behaviors benefit or damage it, and are based on serious science. I have been particularly enjoying the online sessions as they allowed me to keep practicing Antigymnastique with Andrzej in this difficult times having the same benefits of the face-to-face sessions; I look forward to keep joining them. Gaetano Dato.

I really need to practice AG, especially because I was pregnant so doing movements made me felt better. Andrzej has always tailored the lesson on my meeds and online course has been a blessing. Professionalism came through the screen easily thanks to his creativity, knowledge and empathy. It seemed to be in the same room with Andrzej and other people thanks to interactivity mediated by him during the lesson. Furthermore not having to commute during that delicate period was more than appreciated. Gloria Bisio.

Sometimes it is necessary to check with our body to see if the old pain still remains. Only by visiting various parts of our body are we able to change things before they reoccur in our consciousness. I particularly enjoy the consistent nature of our Zoom group which Andrzej has been careful to maintain. An occasional new member or visitor are always welcome. Andrzej takes the time to connect with all attendees. Antigymnastique is more than just physical work. The fact that the work has an emotional element is emphasized and our attention is drawn to that in case we hadn’t appreciated it. The work is inner work on ourselves but done in a group session. We are able to reflect upon our colleagues experiences as we may have not realized that those comments are relevant to ourselves. Garry Hughes.