Learning rooted in safety, choice, and trust
A more human way of learning
Aware Space is a place created for people who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and their relationships, without pressure to change and without imposed, ready-made solutions. Our approach combines contemporary psychology, neurobiology, evidence-based coaching, and embodied and mindfulness-based work, creating conditions for real and lasting growth.
We understand that many of the difficulties people face do not stem from a lack of willpower or motivation, but from an overwhelmed nervous system, early relational experiences, and survival strategies that were once necessary. That is why, instead of “fixing yourself,” we invite you to deepen self-awareness, rebuild a sense of safety, and gently reconnect with who you truly are.
Awareness
You don’t know what you don’t know – until awareness begins to emerge.
You begin to see yourself clearly — without fear, without masks.
Wisdom
Within you lies the key to unlocking your potential.
Your body remembers more deeply than your mind.
Connection + Community
We are not meant to do everything on our own.
You no longer have to carry everything on your own.
Why is Aware Space unique?
A process that leads to real change.
Because most of us function in a state of chronic overload — emotional, mental, and somatic. Without pauses, without slowing down, without support. And an overwhelmed nervous system has no capacity to regulate, integrate, or learn new patterns.
Neuropsychology confirms that 80% of the information carried by the vagus nerve flows from the body to the brain, not the other way around — which is why change begins in the body.
What is Aware Space?
Aware Space was created from a combination of personal experience and many years of education in the fields of psychology, trauma work, relationships, and nervous system regulation.
We draw inspiration, among others, from approaches based on polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and research on the impact of trauma and stress on the body, emotions, and behavior.
Our understanding of growth aligns closely with the work of authors such as Gabor Maté, who emphasizes the role of early experiences and environment in shaping emotional responses, and Bessel van der Kolk, who points to the body and the nervous system as central to the processes of healing and integration.
We create a space where growth is not about pushing beyond yourself, but about understanding your own reactions, emotions, and attachment patterns. We work with what truly impacts quality of life: stress, tension, childhood patterns, relationships, boundaries, and self-worth. You can read more about how we work and what guides our approach in a dedicated section.
If you would like to understand how our way of learning differs from traditional education, you can read more about our approach to learning.
Because stress and tension don’t disappear on their own
- Without regulation and support, stress accumulates in the body as tension, irritability, fatigue, emotional numbness, or sudden emotional outbursts.
- Over 70% of our emotional reactions are driven by the nervous system — not by a “weak mind.”
Because most people try to cope on their own
- And loneliness is one of the strongest factors intensifying emotional stress.
- Relational neurobiology shows that a sense of isolation increases amygdala activity (the brain’s fear center), even in psychologically healthy individuals.
Because what was wounded in relationship is healed in relationship
- Safe connections — even brief and momentary ones — support self-regulation, reduce anxiety, and help integrate difficult emotions.
- Co-regulation (regulation through another person) is a fundamental biological mechanism for calming the human nervous system.
Because the body needs space to let go
- Pausing, breathing, and presence are signals of safety that the brain recognizes faster than words.
- The nervous system responds to safety cues in less than 0.1 seconds — before you even have time to “think.”
Because no one should have to go through life alone
- And yet, most people do — in silence, in tension, in isolation.
- Research shows that a sense of belonging is one of the strongest predictors of psychological well-being.
Aware Space is a space that restores balance to what has become overloaded.
It teaches you to see what has been unconscious.
And it helps you return to a life that feels lighter, calmer, and more truly yours.
It teaches you to see what has been unconscious.
And it helps you return to a life that feels lighter, calmer, and more truly yours.
How we support the process of change
Change does not begin with effort, but with a sense of safety. That is why we work in ways that allow for a gradual return to contact with the body, emotions, and oneself in relationship with others.
We help people understand where automatic protective responses come from, such as freezing, excessive control, people-pleasing, or difficulties with closeness. Through work with the body, breath, mindfulness, and the nervous system, we support a return to greater calm, flexibility, and inner stability.
We deepen this understanding through education about emotions, relationships, and the signals through which the body communicates its needs, as well as through experience in safe workshop-based and individual settings.
Who is this space for?
This is a space for people who feel stuck in recurring patterns, tension, or relationships that take more than they give. For those who are tired of having it all together and want to meet themselves in a more honest, authentic way.
„When life stops being a fight and becomes a space to live in.”
– Aleksandra Pawłowicz
– Aleksandra Pawłowicz
This space is for you if:
- you live in chronic stress or emotional overload
- you struggle with boundaries, closeness, or trust in relationships
- you recognize people-pleasing, freezing, overcontrol, or withdrawal in yourself
- you want to better understand your reactions and get to know yourself more deeply
- you are looking for growth that is not based on pressure, but on safety and regulation
We work with adults, both individually and in groups. Sessions take place in person in the Tricity area as well as online, so you can join regardless of where you are.
Our workshops and practices are offered in both Polish and English to create a space accessible to people from different backgrounds and experiences.
What does Aware Space offer?
At Aware Space, we create a space that brings together psychology, coaching, embodied work, mindfulness, and relationships.
We support you at every stage — from understanding your patterns, through nervous system regulation, to building a healthier and more authentic life.
Research on neuroplasticity shows that the brain reorganizes itself throughout life. When you learn to regulate your nervous system, you change not only your reactions — you change your biology.
From chaos
to healing
Awareness is key to freeing yourself from limiting beliefs and beginning to create the life you truly desire.
We can help you “unlearn” everything that is not truly you — so that you can become who you were always meant to be, and create lasting, deep relationships with others and with yourself.
Get in touch
What you will find at Aware Space:
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Coaching
Individual and group coaching sessions led by an experienced coach. Each session offers a safe space for asking questions, self-reflection, setting goals, and supporting real growth.
If you are wondering whether coaching is right for you, get in touch with us and let’s talk.
Wprowadź trwałą zmianę
Odkryj swój potencjał
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Workshops
These workshops on emotional work and nervous system regulation are not about becoming someone else. They are about returning to who we were before we had to adapt. We create a space where, with curiosity and compassion, we learn to understand our reactions, emotions, and relational patterns as responses to experiences, not as personal flaws.
Podążaj za swoją ciekawością
Poszerzaj swoją świadomość
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Practice
Practices that deepen your self-awareness and strengthen the nervous system.
Sessions based on breath, mindfulness, and embodied work that help calm the mind, ground yourself, and rebuild inner stability.
This is a space where you can slow down, feel your emotions, understand your reactions, and begin to regulate them with greater gentleness.
Zbuduj wewnętrzną odporność
Poczuj głębszy kontakt ze sobą
Invitation
If you feel that what you are reading resonates with you in some way, we invite you to get in touch.
We can explore together whether Aware Space is what you are looking for right now.
Pause for a moment…
This breathing practice helps calm the nervous system and return to contact with the body through a slow, extended exhale. It does not require effort or concentration. It is an invitation to pause and offer yourself a moment of safety.
Breath is your medicine for stress.
A simple rhythm that can restore balance to the body and mind, calming the nervous system from within.
How it works
- 4 seconds inhale through the nose
- 7 seconds hold the breath
- 8 seconds slow exhale through the mouth
Why does it work?
An extended exhale increases vagal tone and CO₂ tolerance, which signals safety to the brain and helps shift the body out of fight-or-flight mode.
The 4-7-8 technique was popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, a physician of integrative medicine.
Dr. Weil based it on ancient pranayama practices — he claims that when practiced twice a day for eight weeks, it significantly lowers baseline stress levels and works “like a natural tranquilizer” for the nervous system.
What does it do?
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (responsible for relaxation)
- Lowers heart rate and reduces anxiety
- Helps you fall asleep faster
- Regulates stress and emotional reactivity