From 8 to 13 November 2026 (excluding 11 November), ToruńCAMERIMAGE in Toruń will once again host a special accompanying event - the PAUSE & RESET relaxation workshops. The project is coordinated by Magda Mola, who, in collaboration with the musical ensemble Mantra Chillout, has prepared a programme designed to guide participants towards an inner space of stillness and inspiration.
The workshops are open to all festival attendees - filmmakers, students, artists and audiences - who wish to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the festival and find a moment of inner peace.
The aim of the workshops is to restore balance between the intense world of cinema and the need to recharge both body and mind. Participants will have the opportunity to explore simple breathing techniques, mindfulness and sound-based practices, as well as short meditation sessions. Magda Mola, a Toruń-based yoga and meditation instructor, author of Meditation. Easier Than You Think and founder of Mantra Time Meditation Studio, will lead the sessions using a holistic approach to well-being, combining relaxation with creative self-discovery.
The workshops will feature a special musical accompaniment by Mantra Chillout, an ensemble specialising in ethereal, ambient sounds inspired by Eastern cultures. Their presence will lend the sessions an extraordinary, almost meditative atmosphere, creating a space conducive to inner calm and reflection.
The workshops will focus primarily on breathing, sound and relaxation techniques rather than physical activity, so there is no need to bring sportswear. Mats will be provided for participants' comfort. Everyone attending the sessions will be welcomed with an energising ginger and herbal shot and a gift from Mydlarnia Cztery Szpaki.
Pause & Reset is an invitation to take a moment for yourself at the beginning of a busy festival day, recharge your energy and immerse yourself in the world of cinema with renewed mindfulness.
The event is supported and inspired by Mantra Time Meditation Studio - a place where you can discover the power of meditation and learn how to find balance in life. Located in the heart of Toruń's Old Town, the studio offers a peaceful space for relaxation and tranquillity.
The studio draws on the original tradition of mantra meditation, inspired by yogic texts dating back to the 3rd century BC. Meditation is easier than you think - it is a practice accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience.
The studio's programme includes:
- Mantra meditation and Yoga Nidra relaxation workshops,
- Hatha yoga classes,
- Healthy cooking courses,
- Meditation concerts and music workshops,
- Vegetarian picnics with meditation,
- Weekend and holiday retreats featuring yoga and meditation,
- Numerous charitable initiatives, including preparing hot meals for people experiencing homelessness and care packages for children supported by the Foundation for Single Mothers.
Another partner of the event is Mydlarnia Cztery Szpaki, a natural cosmetics manufacturer based in the Podlasie region of Poland.
Cztery Szpaki was founded out of a passion for craftsmanship in its broadest sense. All its cosmetics are made using traditional, artisanal methods and minimalist yet effective formulations. The brand believes in the power of simplicity, which is reflected in its products: short ingredient lists, high-quality raw materials and handmade production. These are products made with care, not in a rush - for those who appreciate things that work, smell wonderful and remind us that less really can mean more.
The brand has prepared small gifts for all workshop participants: sets of its aromatic products, designed to help extend the feeling of relaxation long after the sessions have ended.
The relaxation workshops will take place from 8 to 13 November (excluding 11 November) 2026 at 9:00 AM in the conference room at CKK Jordanki in Toruń. The sessions will be led by Magda Mola, accompanied by the Mantra Chillout ensemble. Mydlarnia Cztery Szpaki is a partner of the event. Mats will be provided, and sportswear is not required.
Pause for a moment, take a deep breath and allow yourself a moment of genuine calm - before immersing yourself in the world of cinema once again.
Mantra Time Meditation Studio
16 Wysoka Street, 2nd floor (Toruń Scientific Society building)
Contact telephone: +48 601 923 455
Website: www.mantra.pl/torun
Facebook: Studio Medytacji Mantra Time