The feeling of Gratitude - yoga journey

The Feeling of Gratitude

A Heart-Centered Yoga Journey

Cultivating gratitude through movement, stillness, and shared reflection

Program Outline:

1. Arrival & Opening Circle
Arrive into a softly lit space with candlelight and calming music.
We’ll begin with a short introduction to our theme — gratitude as presence.

2. Grounding Meditation
Gentle guided breathwork to connect with the heart space and sense gratitude within the body.

3. Heart-Opening Yoga Flow
A slow, mindful vinyasa focusing on expansion, openness, and the ability to receive.
Each movement is guided by breath and awareness.

4. Restorative Poses & Reflection
Supported postures followed by journaling or quiet contemplation, inviting reflection on small, everyday moments of gratitude.

5. The Gratitude Tree Ritual
Each participant writes one thing they are grateful for on a paper leaf and places it on our communal Gratitude Tree.
Together, we create a living symbol of gratitude — unique in expression, yet deeply connected.

6. Closing Meditation & Sharing
We close with a gentle meditation and group sharing — noticing how gratitude feels in the body.
A soft mantra or simple “thank you” breath seals the practice.

Intention of the program to awaken gratitude not as a passing thought, but as an embodied experience — rooted in breath, community, and the present moment.

Who It’s For

This workshop welcomes anyone wishing to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and rediscover joy in the simple moments of life.

Perfect for those who:
– Feel caught in daily stress or overthinking
– Wish to reconnect with their heart and body
– Seek gentle emotional healing through mindful movement and reflection
– Enjoy meaningful, conscious community experiences
– Want to invite more gratitude and calm into their everyday lives

No yoga experience is required — all bodies and backgrounds are warmly welcome.

How It Helps

Through yoga, breath, and reflection, this workshop supports you to:
– Reconnect with your body and feel grounded in the present moment
– Open your heart and release tension or emotional heaviness
– Experience gratitude as something felt — not just thought
– Shift perspective from “what’s missing” to “what’s already here”
– Find peace, clarity, and inspiration through movement and shared energy

You’ll leave feeling lighter, more centered, and quietly inspired — with a renewed sense of appreciation for yourself and your life.

Facilitator: Szabó Barbara – Yoga Instructor, Psychologist
Date & Time: Saturday, 8 November 2025 • 4:00–6:30 PM
Location: Downdog Oktogon Yogastudio (1063 Budapest, VI District, Eötvös u. 26./C, 2nd floor, doorbell 17)
Participation Fee: 10,000 HUF

Pre-registration is required. Your spot is secured upon transfer of the participation fee. Please register using the form provided.

We look forward to seeing you at our workshop!

Barbara and DownDog Team