Upcoming Events

Most of our events are offered through contribution-based participation or accessible sliding-scale pricing. Your contribution helps sustain future workshops, collaborations, community spaces, and the continued growth of The Mindful BAse.

What's Coming Up

Beyond Asanas: Breath, Mind & Neuroscience

A 3-Part Breath, Mindfulness & Nervous System Series
Fridays, 8th May, 22nd May and 19th June 2026 • 14:30–16:30
Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 2, Schulerstraße 1-3/24a, 1010 Vienna

Presented by Adrián only. Each session is standalone. Can be attended as a complete block.

Breathing is the most vital function of the body — and yet it's one we rarely pay attention to. Ancient yogic practices and modern neuroscience offer powerful tools to regulate the breath, calm the nervous system, and sharpen the mind.

Each 2-hour session explores breath as a bridge between yoga, pranayama, functional breathing, mindfulness, and neuroscience. Sessions can be attended individually or together as a coherent journey from regulation to clarity to integration.

Session 1 – Calm & Regulation: Discover the foundations of yogic and functional breathing and nervous system regulation.

Session 2 – Focus, Energy & Mental Clarity: Explore how breath influences focus, cognitive performance, and energy levels.

Session 3 – Integration, Relaxation & Daily Life: Deepen recovery, emotional regulation, and presence in everyday life.

Session 1 - Key themes:
  • Breathing mechanics, diaphragm, and nasal breathing.
  • Autonomic nervous system and vagal tone.
  • Slow, rhythmic breathing for regulation.
  • Sama Vritti and Dirgha Pranayama.
  • Mindfulness and interoceptive awareness.
Session 2 - Key themes:
  • Breath rhythm and nervous system adaptability.
  • Attention, cognitive load, and emotional reactivity.
  • Antar & Bahir Kumbhaka introduced gently.
  • Nadi Shodhana for balance and clarity.
  • Breathing strategies for focus and energy regulation.
Session 3 - Key themes:
  • Parasympathetic activation and recovery.
  • Chandra Bhedana, Bhramari, and natural breathing.
  • Sound, resonance, and nervous system calming.
  • Meditation and embodied mindfulness.
  • Applying breath practices to stress and transitions.

Mindful Communication

How to Formulate Empathetic Requests
Friday, 12th June 2026 • 14:30–16:30
Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 2, Schulerstraße 1-3/24a, 1010 Vienna

Do you find yourself struggling to express your needs clearly — or reacting in ways you later regret? This hands-on workshop invites you to explore new ways of communicating with curiosity, clarity, and compassion.

Blending mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication, neuroscience, and improvisation-based exercises, this session offers a safe and supportive space to shift from reactive demands to empathic, authentic requests.

This workshop is presented in collaboration with Mayumi Hikida, a certified mental health coordinator and theatrical improviser.

What you'll explore:
  • Guided mindfulness practices and breathing exercises.
  • Foundations of Nonviolent Communication with neuroscience context.
  • Embodied communication through experiential exercises.
  • Tools for difficult conversations.
  • Perspective-taking and empathy practices.
  • Closing reflection for daily-life integration.

From Anger to Self-Compassion

Part 1: Rechanneling Stress and Understanding Our Needs
Saturday, 20th June 2026 • 14:00–16:00
Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 2, Schulerstraße 1-3/24a, 1010 Vienna

A two-part experiential workshop series

We all experience anger, rage, and frustration. These emotions are powerful, uncomfortable, and deeply human — and they leave a real mark on our nervous system and well-being.

Through guided meditation, reflective journalling, visualisation, and gentle movement, you'll discover the unmet needs beneath your emotions and build practical tools for calming the nervous system and cultivating self-compassion.

You’ll explore:
  • The neuroscience of anger, rage, stress response, and emotional hijacking.
  • How bodily sensations and internal narratives shape anger.
  • Identifying the feelings and unmet needs behind frustration.
  • How to rechannel anger through breath, visualisation, and gentle movement.
  • Using mindful self-talk and mantras to express needs.
  • Cultivating self-compassion as a foundation for clarity and regulation.

From Anger to Compassion

Part 2: Turning Conflict into Opportunity
Saturday, 4th July 2026 • 14:00–16:00
Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 2, Schulerstraße 1-3/24a, 1010 Vienna

A two-part experiential workshop series

Take the journey outward — into your relationships and interactions with others.

Learn how empathy, active listening, and an understanding of shared human needs can transform conflict into constructive dialogue.

You’ll explore:
  • The neuroscience of conflict resolution, empathy, and active listening.
  • Practicing empathy and mindful communication.
  • Step-by-step conflict transformation using non-violent communication.
  • Understanding shared humanity and common underlying needs.
  • Cultivating compassion through guided imagery and meditation tools.

Past Events

Our Journey So Far

From Anger to Compassion

Part 2: Turning Conflict into Opportunity

Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (120 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

Waiting for the Pride (Mini workshop)

Science of Social Connection and Acceptance

Date: Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Time: 14:00 – 14:45 (45 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

Trauma-informed Yoga

Choice-based Practice: Reconnection to Your Body

Date: Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Time: 17:45 – 19:00 (75 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

From Anger to Compassion

Part 1: Rechanneling Stress and Understanding Our Needs

Date: Saturday, 9th May 2026

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (120 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

Mindful Communication

Transforming Blame into Empathy and Compassion

Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (120 min)

Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 2, Franz-Josefs-Kai 41/17, 1010 Vienna

Science Meets Mindfulness - returns (#2)

Transforming Your Presence

Date: Saturday, 7th March 2026

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (120 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

The Science of (Self-)Love

How To Be Compassionate

Date: Saturday, 14th February 2026

Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (120 min)

Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 2, Franz-Josefs-Kai 41/17, 1010 Vienna

The Science of (Self-)Love

Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others

Date: Saturday, 7th February 2026

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (120 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

Science Meets Mindfulness

Transforming Your Presence

Date: Saturday, 31st January 2026

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (120 min)

Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

The Mindful Brain

How Neuroscience Transforms Your Present-Moment Awareness

Date: Saturday, 24th January 2026

Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (120 min)

Manas Yoga, Yoga Room 1, Franz-Josefs-Kai 41/17, 1010 Vienna

Mindful Breath, Queer Voice

Bridging science & non-violent communication

Date: Friday, 5th December 2025

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (120 min)

Villa Vida, Linke Wienzeile 102, 1060 Vienna

Effective and Mindful Communication Workshop

How to connect with ourselves and others

Date: 16th and 23rd September 2025

Format: 90-minute online sessions via Zoom, offered in two parts

Connect: Pause & Reflect Retreat

Duration: 3-day weekend program (May 2025)

Focus: Connection through mindfulness, empathy, and self-awareness

Bánfalvi Kolostor, Sopron

Awareness and Sustainability Retreat

Duration: 3-day weekend program (October 2024)

Focus: Individual and collective awareness through sustainability and wellness

Lipót, Hungary (Hotel Orchidea)