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A no-nonsense introduction to meditation for anyone who wants to understand what it actually is, why it has been practised for thousands of years, and how to make it part of everyday life.
Perhaps you have tried meditation before but found it difficult to stay consistent. Maybe you are curious but unsure where to begin. Or perhaps you already practise and would simply like to understand it more deeply.
In this workshop, Ine combines traditional teachings, modern research and many years of personal practice to make meditation accessible, practical and relevant to real life.
Meditation is simple, but that does not always mean it is easy. The mind wanders. We become restless. We wonder whether we are doing it “right”. Rather than trying to empty the mind or force ourselves into calm, we will explore meditation as a practice of awareness: learning to notice what is happening without immediately being carried away by it.
Research increasingly supports what contemplative traditions have observed for centuries: a regular meditation practice may help reduce perceived stress, support attention and emotional regulation, and improve our capacity to respond rather than react. But meditation is more than a tool for feeling better. Traditionally, it is also a practice of self-inquiry, awareness and inner freedom.
The aim of this workshop is to give you enough understanding and practical experience to begin, or deepen, a meditation practice that can realistically find a place in your daily life.
What you can expect:
No previous meditation experience is required. This workshop is for everyone, including those who believe they are “not good at meditating”, those who are skeptical, and those who simply want to explore the practice for themselves.
Meditation can be a powerful practice, and for some people experiencing significant psychological distress, certain forms of meditation may need to be approached with additional care. If you are currently experiencing severe mental health symptoms, we recommend discussing meditation with a qualified healthcare professional and practising with appropriate guidance.
The workshop is taught by Ine Maes, an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, author and lead teacher of AntwerpYoga’s Yoga Teacher Training and other Academy programmes.
She is the author of Zenparents and the Mind-Body books on Stress and Sleep.
"Meditation is not about escaping life or silencing everything inside us. For me, it is a way of learning to stay present enough to see more clearly, and from there, perhaps, to live a little more freely."
— Ine
Special package
You can combine this workshop with the Introduction to Yoga Philosophy workshop earlier that day and enjoy a reduced package price.
Introduction to Yoga Philosophy: 13:00–15:00
Cancellation policy
As outlined in our terms and conditions, workshop and course fees are non-refundable if a participant is unable to attend. This allows us to honour the time, preparation and commitment of our teachers and facilitators.