International Bowen Conference, Zagreb. Croatia. 21st-25th May 2026

Where to start? This was the most insightful, progressive and exciting conference I have ever attended for the Bowen Technique.

The atmosphere from start to finish was one of collaboration, warmth, high energy and excitement for the future.

We watched everyone fuse their skills in conversations with one aim, to move the needle for the Bowen Technique across the world, both in application and in research. It was exciting, dynamic, professional and game-changing.

The speakers presented with a clarity and direction from so many different angles it was beyond inspiring.

The conference organiser Ozana Pope-Gajić, orchestrated the whole conference with a professional ease that allowed for total flow across multiple dynamics.

The location at the Westin Hotel Zagreb was beautiful and raised the game for our amazing work. 

Subjects covered included:

• anatomical reasoning,
• new insights into fascia,
• energy,
• water,
• dissection,
• addressing spinal pain,
• birth and the effects on the newborn,
• thermal imaging of the Bowen Technique,
• the legacy of Tom Bowen, delivered directly by Romney Smeeton and Graham Pennington

as well as so many incredible experiences!

The whole line up and subject areas can still be seen on the website: Zagreb Conference Website

 Observing over 150 practitioners and teachers of the Bowen Technique, supporting one other was wonderfully reassuring.

Watching new projects and collaborations emerge for the future, which will ultimately allow Bowen to be where it belongs - in the heart of every community and respected as an effective, hands-on modality. 

This of course, is something we all know, through working with it every day. Bowen is a life-changing, balancing and beautiful career.

It was excellent to see so many intelligent minds explain the work logically, energetically, spiritually and biologically.

I send my heartfelt thanks to be given the opportunity to share “The dynamic ACL" and "The Influence of the Bowen Technique Preventing Injury on a Daily Basis". Both the workshop and the keynote were a joy to present.

Watch out for the confirmation of the next International Conference to be held in Slovenia in 2029. It is seriously not to be missed! It would be awesome to have more people from the UK at the next one. 

 

College of Bowen Studies Tutor and Speaker

paula@collegeofbowenstudies.co.uk