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Mindfulness training & coaching; evidence-based programmes (MBSR, MBCT-L); workplace mindfulness

07/01/2026

“Attention is your superpower — learn to use it wisely.” ✨

I’d heard this phrase for years.
But I only really grasped it once mindfulness became part of my life.

>> Attention keeps us present.
And when we’re present, we have a choice:

to PAUSE …
and to RESPOND skilfully - instead of being swept along by habits that don’t serve us.

Those habits might look familiar:

• pushing ourselves too hard
• getting defensive when we feel challenged
• being constantly busy
• putting our wellbeing last
(and probably a few more you could add!)

Eight years ago, during my first mindfulness course, I learned something foundational:

🌿 What I pay attention to and how I pay attention .. shapes my experience, and ultimately my life.

Since then, learning to work with my attention has helped me:

• focus on what really matters
• bounce back faster from stress or low mood
• let go of setbacks instead of getting stuck
• move towards my goals while still caring for myself

And here’s the encouraging part: attention is trainable.

Thanks to our brain’s neuroplasticity, attention training sits at the heart of every evidence-based mindfulness programme.

If you’re curious to explore this for yourself, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming'Mindfulness for Life' course.

🗓 Jan 27 – March 31 | Tuesdays, 18:00–20:30
📍 , 1060 Vienna | 🌱 Includes a (silent) day retreat

Developed by the Oxford Mindfulness Centre (University of Oxford), this experiential, evidence-based programme supports sustainable wellbeing and resilience.

>> Free online info session this Friday, Jan 9 at 1 pm

Please follow the link in my bio for more details.

18/12/2025

Looking to gift yourself (or someone you care about) a wellbeing journey this Christmas 🎁?

Don't miss reading this!

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We often know what’s good for us…
yet turning that knowledge into consistent, healthy habits can feel surprisingly hard.
(Speaking from experience — my relationship with exercise is very much a work in progress 😉)

What I’ve learned over time is this:
✨ real change happens within a clear, supportive structure -
one that offers accountability, feels invitational, and creates a safe space to reflect, explore, and learn together.

This is exactly the spirit my colleague and I are bringing to the 2nd edition of our “Cornerstones of Resilience” series, starting this January.

By combining our expertise, we’ve created a holistic, science-backed programme that looks at wellbeing and resilience in an integrated way - and empowers participants to take matters into their own hands 🌱

✨ What we’ll explore together:

Rest, Sleep & Recovery
Mindfulness
Flexibility
Emotions
Care & Connection
Food & Physical Activity

Hosting the first edition was such a joy - and the feedback was incredibly encouraging (some of it shared in this carousel post).

Event details

📍 Vienna | ReTreat Yoga & Meditation
🗓 January–June | Sundays & Fridays
💡 Flexible format — book individual sessions
💶 Full series: €248 | Single session: €46

If you’re based in Vienna, want to start the new year investing in yourself, and value science-backed approaches to wellbeing - we’d love to welcome you into this space 🤍

Please feel free to share with anyone who can benefit from this opportunity ✨

Follow the link in my bio for more information.

Would love to hear from you if you have any question or comment!

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Direct registration link below:

https://www.ricardasilvahenao.com/product-page/cornerstones-of-resilience-en

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21/11/2025

Join us for a mindful forest walk in Vienna this Sunday 🌱.
Explore the magic of autumn and awaken your senses!
It would be great to see you 🍁

11/11/2025

✨ Looking for a moment of calm in a world that often feels chaotic?

Join us for a Mindful Forest Walk this autumn in Vienna 🌲 - an invitation to slow down, connect with nature’s changing colours, and explore the gentle art of letting go.

Research shows that tuning into our senses helps us step out of negative thought loops and navigate life’s challenges with more ease. In their recent book 'Better in Every Sense', Norman Farb and Zindel Segal reveal how sensory awareness can transform our wellbeing - and we’ll bring some of those insights to life on this walk.

🌿 Together, we’ll practise “sense foraging” as we move with the rhythm of the forest, pausing to share a few poems along the way.
🫖 Afterwards, we’ll gather at a nearby Heuriger for a warm drink, reflection, and conversation.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, hopeful, and equipped with simple practices for everyday life.

Event Details
📅 Sunday, 23 November 2025
⏰ 2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Maurerwald, 1230 Vienna

Abbie and I would love to have you with us.

To register, please visit the link in my bio.

24/10/2025

🌿 Sometimes we just need to pause

I regularly run silent day retreats as part of the 8-week mindfulness courses I teach — but the one coming up this November is different.

It is open to anyone who would like to take time out from the busyness of everyday life and engage in a range of mindfulness practices.

It’s especially suitable for those with little or no prior experience.

🌿 Why join a retreat?

When life gets busy, our inner climate can struggle to stay balanced. Taking time to pause and reflect on how we live and respond to change helps us realign with what truly matters.

This urban day retreat is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and experience the benefits of meditation in a supportive setting.

Retreat Details

✨Moment-to-Moment: Meditation Immersion
📅 Sunday, 09 November 2025 | 11:00 – 16:00
📍 1060 Vienna
💶 EUR 88 | 78 (for ReTreat members)
(includes a light lunch 🥗)

🌱 What makes this retreat special

Unlike a regular class or meditation app, this immersive day offers space to explore a variety of practices (e.g. body scan, sitting, mindful movement, walking, journaling .. ) in a seamless flow — away from everyday distractions. You’ll also gain insight into the science and mechanisms that make mindfulness so effective.

Consider joining if you’d like to:

✓ Spend a restorative day in community with like-minded people
✓ Reset and kick-start positive change in your life
✓ Experience different meditation practices — and understand how they work
✓ Explore whether meditation is a path you’d like to deepen

I look forward to guiding you through this immersive journey!

Joining details are in the link in my bio — hope you can make it! 🍀

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“In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived. How well we have loved. How well we have learned to let go.”

– Jack Kornfield

20/05/2025

On Sunday, we walked through Vienna .. attentive, curious, present .. no rushing, no destination .. a gentle, calm energy emerging that stood in stark contrast to the busyness around us.

It was a big pleasure to guide our first mindful walk in Vienna along the bustling Ringstrasse.

A big thank you to my dear colleague, Zeynep Ağacıkoğlu , who organised and guided the walk with me.

Together we explored ways to stay present with ourselves and our surroundings:

🌦️The changing weather gave us ample opportunity to practise with.

🏛️The eye-catching Viennese architecture was a feast for the eyes.

🚦The red pedestrian traffic lights invited us to pause and look around.

🌳We took a break at the , enjoyed some fruit bites 🍓 (mindfully ) and sought shelter under pergolas when the rain started.

We walked 5 km as part of the ‘Mindful Mile’ fundraiser organised by Mindfulness to increase access to mindfulness training, helping people achieve greater well-being and improved mental health.

A similar mindful walk was organised in on the same day, and three more walks are planned in , and next Sunday. So, if you happen to be in any of these locations, do consider joining!

There is so much strength in communities coming together for a good cause!

A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to all our ‚mindful walkers’ and everyone who supported us with generous donations!

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