Šárka Provazníková

I had been considering Maitri breathing for some time. I trusted Šárka because we meet often, so I didn’t hesitate much and arranged an individual breathing session with her. I had a sense beforehand that she would guide me through the entire process in a way that would feel safe and calm, and my only concern—what it would be like afterward, given that we know each other well—did not come true. I was able to fully immerse myself in the process without any reservations and didn’t feel the need to hide anything.

From Maitri breathing, I was hoping for a change in my life. I wanted to take a closer look at a dysfunctional pattern that keeps recurring for me. I wanted to work with it, become aware of it, and transform it so that it would no longer stand in my way but instead start bringing benefits. In this regard, we did a great deal of work during the session.

I also wanted to explore my dysfunctional romantic relationship, look at all the possibilities, and move forward. That turned out really well—I found the courage to take important steps toward change, and I am convinced that by closing and completing something within myself, I made space for a new relationship to appear, one that brings me immense joy.

Šárka leads the entire Maitri breathing process with ease and genuine enjoyment. It’s truly wonderful to be in her hands—I didn’t have even a trace of doubt, and everything unfolded in the best possible way. The whole process was very significant for me, and even now, several months later, I am still reaping the benefits and realizing how much work we accomplished together. I’m very grateful for that opportunity.

I have been regularly attending psychotherapy sessions with Šárka for the past three years—both in person and online—and I am very grateful for the role she has played in my psychological and personal development.

When I first started therapy, I had been in a very painful mental and physical state for quite some time. At the same time, I had gone through a number of negative experiences with previous therapy attempts, so I entered this new process with fear and distrust.

However, it only took a few sessions for Šárka to fundamentally change my perspective on therapy and how I feel during and after each session.

She is an exceptionally perceptive and sensitive therapist, and thanks to that, she creates an environment of safety, respect, and understanding during sessions. In this space, a person doesn’t feel afraid to openly share their thoughts, feelings, or experiences and can be absolutely sure they won’t be judged. During our sessions, I always feel safe and know that I can move at my own pace; Šárka is very patient and never puts pressure on making quick progress.

She takes an individual approach to her clients and avoids labels or diagnostic boxes. This approach, in particular, helped me gradually open up, acknowledge, and finally understand aspects of my life that I had been running away from for a large part of my life.

During an individual Maitri therapy session with Šárka, I experienced a deep sense of trust and safety. Although it wasn’t my first experience with breathwork, for the first time in a long while I perceived it as gentle and relaxing.

My experience could be described with the words motherliness and tenderness, accompanied by directness and clarity—a combination of qualities that may seem contradictory at first, but here revealed themselves in harmonious symbiosis. Thanks to this shared experience, I was able to feel what stability, femininity, and authenticity truly taste like. Thank you for this profound journey.

I also recall one of our Alexander Technique sessions. During it, I suddenly burst into laughter that I simply couldn’t stop—by the end, we were both laughing to the point of tears 🙂 Laughter truly is healing, and it’s true.

For most of my life, I felt I had a limited ability to perceive my own body, and consequently my mind as well. It was often difficult for me to be consciously present in the moment and to free myself from the constant stream of thoughts, which was accompanied by physical tension.

Traditional exercises focused either on the mind or the body didn’t bring me much benefit. I came across the Alexander Technique more or less by chance. Originally, I approached Šárka with a rather simple goal—to improve my public speaking.

However, my experience with the technique opened up entirely new horizons. I began to understand the connection between physical and mental experience, and for the first time in my life, I truly started to feel my body. As a side effect, I also found relief from back pain and now experience a greater sense of ease—both thanks to gaining more distance from my experiences and to a calmer perception of situations around me.

I’ve struggled with back problems my whole life, made worse by sitting at a computer all day. I often experienced recurring lower back pain that would shoot down into my leg. All my attempts to improve things through exercise or trying to maintain “proper” posture ended in failure.

Then one summer, after I badly strained my back and spent over two months recovering, I decided to give the Alexander Technique a chance—even though I approached it with some skepticism. To my surprise, it worked. I didn’t experience any sudden breakthrough or “enlightenment,” but gradually I learned to perceive how my body functions and what happens within it when I sit or walk.

After a year of practice, I can clearly see the change (and so can the people around me): I stand more upright, I feel greater ease and naturalness in my posture, and my frequent back problems have disappeared. Šárka approaches her work with patience and integrity, allowing change to unfold over time. Thanks to her, my body has stopped being an adversary and a source of trouble and has become a good companion. And I believe this change is here to stay.

After a long break from my Alexander lessons, Sarka helped me to reinvigorate my skills over 30 lessons.

She is a patient, skilled teacher who worked with me to release lots of held tension and extend my practice.

I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to learn more about the Alexander technique and improve their movement.