Coming Back To Presence

Meditation Workshop

With Cedric Gorinas

"Yogas citta vrtti nirodha"
Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind
— Patanjali, Yoga Sutra 1.2

Join Cedric for this 3.5 hour meditation workshop and explore the heart of yogic presence through the lens of the Yoga Sutras

Meditation is the practice of returning to ourselves and to the still, stable presence that lies beneath the mind’s ongoing activity. While this presence is always here, coming back to it and to the practice itself can be one of the greatest challenges on the path.

Why is it so difficult to sit in meditation and to keep returning to it?

Thousands of years ago, yogic sages described the mind’s natural tendency to move, to identify with thoughts and emotions, and to drift away from the present moment. Meditation was developed to train the mind to come back again and again, and to meet the inner obstacles that prevent us from resting in clarity.

In this workshop, you will explore meditation through both practice and philosophy, reconnecting with the deeper stillness at the core of your being.

You will be guided through techniques that support you in

• calming thoughts, sensations and emotions
• cultivating focus and inner clarity
• returning to a sense of grounded presence

We will also look at common obstacles to regular practice and how to begin or strengthen a stable home meditation routine.

Some light stretching and movement will be included, but the primary focus is seated meditation. Previous experience is helpful but not required. What matters most is your willingness to turn inward and meet yourself where you are.

You will receive

• audio recordings of the practices
• a handout summarizing key points and techniques

Practical info
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook, water, snacks, or anything that helps you feel at ease during meditation.

Price: 400,-

About Cédric:

I have studied and practiced alignment-based and heart-centered yoga for over 14 years. To me, teaching and practicing yoga is an exploration of discovering what it truly means to be human. I am passionate about the connection between the body, the heart, and the mind, and I always teach yoga and meditation connecting these three together. Allying my physical body with my emotional, mental, and spiritual selves is something I work with every day, both with clients and students and on my own personal growth journey.

Beyond yoga, meditation, and eastern philosophy, I have trained in and personally explored somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapy along with anatomy, body therapy, and diverse intuitive healing modalities. My intention is to share the world of yoga as a path of inner transformation and empowerment of our work in the world.

Read more about me at heartwiseyoga.com or contact me at cedric@heartwiseyoga.com for more info.