The Science of (Self-)Love
Date: Saturday, 14th February 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (120 min)
Registration: Manas Yoga website
What if you could literally change your brain to be kinder to yourself? This science-based, experiential workshop explores the fascinating neuroscience behind self-compassion and reveals how our inner dialogue directly shapes our mental and physical wellbeing.
Through an engaging blend of brain science, mindful movement, and heart-opening practices, you'll discover how to transform your relationship with yourself from the inside out. The Science of (Self-) Compassion combines cutting-edge research with practical tools, showing you how self-compassion isn't just "nice to have"—it's neurologically essential for resilience, healing, and authentic connection.
Using elements of non-violent communication, gentle yoga, breathwork, and reflective practices, this interactive workshop creates a safe space to explore what true self-love looks like in action. You'll learn evidence-based techniques that help rewire patterns of self-criticism and cultivate the inner ally you've always deserved.
What You'll Explore in This Evidence-Based Experience:
- The Brain Science: Understand what happens neurologically during self-criticism versus self-compassion, and why kindness literally rewires your brain
- Inner Communication: Learn non-violent communication principles to transform your internal dialogue from judgment to acceptance
- Embodied Self-Care: Practice gentle yoga poses (asanas) and breathing techniques that support nervous system regulation and self-nurturing
- Compassion Mantras: Explore powerful practices for both receiving support (“I suffer, please help”) and offering it (“I know you suffer, I’m here for you”)
- Integration Tools: Engage in journaling and group activities that help anchor these new patterns into daily life
Science Meets Mindfulness - returns (#2)
Date: Saturday, 7th March 2026
Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (120 min)
Registration: Villa Vida website
Pause. Sense. Breathe. Return to yourself.
In a world of speed, multitasking, and constant stimulation, true presence becomes a rare and powerful skill. This interactive workshop offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and understand how mindfulness and meditation transform your brain, your communication, and your moment-to-moment experience.
Through a blend of neuroscience, mindfulness tools, introspection, pair- and group activities, we explore how the brain, body, and nervous system shape the way we feel, interact, and respond. You’ll learn how posture, breath, emotional signals, and internal narratives influence communication – and how mindful presence can shift everything. Please bring paper and a pen. Cash donation is appreciated.
You’ll explore:
- The neuroscience of mindfulness, meditation and self-awareness
- How feelings, needs, and body sensations shape your relationships
- How to meet difficult emotions with curiosity and compassion
- How to practice RAIN as a gentle, structured process
- How Metta meditation softens the heart and supports resilience
- How body language influences communication and nervous system safety
- How breath and movements bring you back into the present moment
Ideal for anyone wanting to live and communicate with more clarity,
intention, and authenticity – in body, mind, and heart.
Please bring paper and a pen.
Mindful Communication
Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (120 min)
Registration: Manas Yoga website
Learn to navigate challenging conversations with grace and understanding in this transformative workshop that blends mindfulness practices with the principles of Non-Violent Communication (NVC).
This interactive experience offers a safe, supportive space to explore new ways of communicating that foster genuine connection rather than conflict. Through a carefully designed mix of mindfulness techniques, communication principles, and experiential exercises, you'll discover how to shift from reactive patterns of blame and judgment to responses grounded in empathy and compassion.
This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills, whether in personal relationships, professional settings, or community interactions. No previous experience with mindfulness or NVC is required—just an open mind and willingness to explore.
What You'll Explore in This Experiential Workshop:
- Guidede mindfulness practices: including mindful observation, breathing exercises, gentle movement, and meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness
- NVC Foundations: Core principles of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) with special emphasis on recognising and transforming blame and judgment into authentic expression
- Embodied Communication: Experiential and engaging improvisation-based exercises that reveal differnet communication patterns and help you embody new ways of relating
- Difficult Conversations: Practical tools for handling them with greater ease and mindfulness
- Perspective-Taking: Practices that deepen empathy, understanding, and connection
- Constructive Feedback: Techniques that strengthen relationships rather than strain them
Join us for an enriching experience that will equip you with practical skills to communicate with greater clarity, compassion, and connection.