The body – the beginning of your journey back to yourself 

My work is based on a holistic, body-oriented approach that combines knowledge from yoga therapy, somatic practice and current scientific findings on the impact of movement, breath and awareness on the nervous system and general well-being.

About the approach

I support people facing various challenges of modern life – chronic illnesses, exhaustion, emotional stress, pain, burnout – as well as those who want to deepen their connection with themselves and develop a relationship with their body as a tool for balance and renewal.

I work with individuals who are looking for gentle yet professional complementary support that does not replace medical or psychological treatment, but rather complements it.

  • Individually tailored practice
  • Movement, breathing, mindfulness and somatic contact
  • Respecting physical limits, rhythm and capabilities
  • Collaboration, not intervention
  • An approach based on knowledge, experience and sensitivity

 

 

Yoga therapy is a personalized approach to yoga based on an understanding of human complexity – physical, emotional and mental. It is designed to support individuals who wish to access their sources of strength, stability and relaxation through a safe, gradual and thoughtful practice.

It is suitable for people with chronic pain, sleep problems, anxiety, stress, feelings of overload, experiences of illness or recovery from surgery, with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders and for anyone who wants to work preventively and connect more deeply with themselves.

 

 

 

The somatic approach focuses on the body as a living, sentient system that stores experiences and responses to the world. Through mindful movement, feeling bodily sensations, and breathing exercises, we explore how the body stores tension and emotions, how it responds to stress and trauma and how we can create conditions for more safety, presence, and balance through mindfulness and movement.

This approach draws on insights from somatic psychology, neuroscience (Porges, Levine, Dana), and mindfulness practice.

About me

My journey began more than fifteen years ago with yoga, which gradually led me from physical exercise to a holistic understanding of the body and the person - on a physical, emotional and mental level. During a time of personal transformation and the search for inner balance, I began to understand through the body how deeply our life experiences, emotions and stories are written in it. Through years of personal therapeutic experience, I have developed a sensitivity to the body as a space where unexpressed emotions, stresses and unprocessed experiences are also stored. This understanding led me to an in-depth study of yoga therapy, somatic practices and an embodied approach to working with people. I am a certified yoga therapist (Yoga Therapy Institute Amsterdam, IAYT accredited program) with more than a decade of experience in the field of yoga, mindfulness and body-oriented approaches. I am also a certified somatic healing practitioner, based on modern scientific findings on the impact of bodily experience on recovery from trauma, chronic stress and burnout. In my work, I combine knowledge from yoga, psychology, basic medicine, somatics and the latest research on the nervous system. I believe in the body as an ally – as a space of wisdom, insight and self-healing potentials that develop through movement, breath, gentle presence and a gradual return to oneself.

Education and certifications

2014: Vinyasa Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
2018: Intensive workshop Tracking Transformation with Ana Forrest and Jose Calarc
2018: Workshop Myofascial Meridians, Jambo Truong
2020: Exploring Inner Landscapes with Liina Tael (somatic movement, yin yoga, tai chi)
2020: Workshop with J. Brown: Gentle is the New Advanced
2020: Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course
2021: The Power of Awareness with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield – 7-week mindfulness training program
2022: Certification Course with Dr. Porges and Dr. Arielle Schwartz: Applying Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga
2022: Certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy) – teachers: Dr. Peter Levine, Steven Porges, Deb Dana, Manuela Mischke-Reeds, Ruella Frank, etc.
2022–2025: Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Therapy Institute Amsterdam (625 hours, IAYT program)
2025: Certified somatic therapist (Somatic Healing Practitioner)

Specialized modules of yoga therapy education

Yoga therapy for guided safe relaxation and yoga nidra
Yoga therapy application: asana, pranayama and restorative yoga
Yoga therapy for musculoskeletal problems and low back pain
Yoga therapy for cardiovascular and respiratory health problems
Yoga therapy for the nervous system, degenerative diseases and pain management
Yoga therapy for digestive problems
Yoga Therapy for Endocrine and Immune Disorders
Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy for Cancer Patients & People Affected by Cancer
Applied Somatic Counselling for Yoga Therapists
Additional training:
Yoga therapy for burnout
Yoga therapy for panic attacks and anxiety
Yoga therapy for fibromyalgia
Yoga therapy for herniated discs

I am happy to make arrangements for free 30-minute call or video call, where we can explore your needs and intentions together and see if we're a good fit.

If we feel a common path, the first meeting follows. In the conversation, we focus on your current state - physical and emotional challenges, your goals and the broader background. On this basis, we together shape a way of working that supports you - your rhythm, needs and the state you are in.

Meetings are held in person or remotely and provide a safe space for exploration.

Contact me via the form below.