Yoga.Therapy.Moment

I’m in a yoga shala in Thailand, sitting in a women’s circle I recently started attending as part of my yoga training.

I’m wearing shorts and a T-shirt, and with my short haircut I stand out a little - most of the women around me have long hair and flowing dresses.

Around me, I see softness, openness, a kind of quiet connection between the women that feels both beautiful… and unfamiliar.

Everything in me feels slightly uncomfortable, resistant, even skeptical.

“I’m here because I chose to invest my time, money, and energy into my own transformation. And right now, we’re asked to pair up, hold hands, and repeat affirmations like ‘I am loved’ and ‘I am love.’

It feels awkward. Almost ridiculous. And yet… I stay. I remind myself - I came here willingly. I said yes to this journey. So I keep my mind open.”

And then suddenly… something shifts.
I repeat the words that moments ago felt so unnatural - and tears begin to roll down my cheeks. I’m crying, and Maria is holding me.

And in that moment, I feel something I haven’t felt in a long time - Love. Not from someone else… but within me, and towards myself.

At the same time, I hear myself telling Maria: “No one loves me… it’s been so long.”

And that’s when it happens.

Something breaks open in my heart.
That hard shell - the thick layer that once protected me from pain, but also kept me from truly loving myself and this world - cracks.

I allow myself to feel.
I allow myself to be vulnerable.

And I know - this is a turning point.
Why am I telling you this?

Because I have experienced firsthand how powerful yoga can be – not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

For the past 10 years, I’ve been passionate about guiding other women through their own transformation.

I support women, especially those struggling with hormonal imbalances, and help them reconnect body, mind, and spirit.

Right now, I have 2 open spots for new 1:1 clients.

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Modern life is fast, demanding, and often leaves women feeling exhausted, irritable, and drained of energy.

These symptoms are not just a result of busy schedules, they’re often rooted in subtle but significant hormonal changes. As estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate in your 30s, you might notice more intense PMS, mood swings, fatigue, or changes in metabolism.

Understanding these shifts is the first step to reclaiming your vitality and well-being.

Download Free eBook: Hormonal Balance 10 Tips for Inner Harmony 👆 in bio

Do you hold your belly tight?

Any pressure exerted from above or below the diaphragm limits its movement.
When the belly is held tight, the diaphragm can’t move down. It stays in chronic contraction, forcing the body to rely on secondary respiratory muscles.

And here’s why this matters for hormone balance:

Shallow breathing keeps the body in subtle stress mode.
Stress elevates cortisol.
Chronic cortisol disrupts ovulation, thyroid function, digestion, and estrogen detox pathways.

Deep, slow diaphragmatic breathing is one of the fastest ways to signal safety.
You feel the breath lower in the abdomen.
The belly softens.

And with that come powerful benefits:
• better digestion
• improved assimilation
• smoother elimination
• fuller circulation to organs — including reproductive organs

The body is a micro-universe.
When breath changes, the hormonal conversation changes.

Berlin ‘24: Workshop with was one of the best workshops I’ve ever experienced ✨in the beautiful Berlin setting of .studio

Workshop with Jane Hardwicke Collings was truly unforgettable. This was not just a teaching you listen to. It was one you feel in your body.

Jane’s approach is deeply experiential. She weaves together shamanic wisdom, rites of passage and lived embodiment with her strong scientific and midwifery background. The result is work that feels grounded, safe, ancient and deeply transformative at the same time.

For women navigating perimenopause, menopause, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis or TTC, her work opens a new way of understanding the body — not as something broken, but as something intelligent, cyclical and wise 🌿

This workshop reminded me how powerful it is when science meets soul.
And how much healing happens through experience — not just information. ✨

Dear women of our beautiful community, Tomorrow, Sunday, January 18th, I will be hosting a unique Hormone Yoga Course .

This is a great opportunity to learn this powerful method live with a small group of like-minded women and radically improve your hormonal health 💃🏻

Hormone yoga is a gentle therapeutic practice created to support hormonal balance, inner rhythm and feminine vitality.

Send me a DM if you want to know more 💜
I will have another course in March, which will be online on Sundays.

Workshops & events - Yoga Amsterdam Zuid | Yoga Spot Wil je een workshop cursus of evenement volgen? Hier vind je de overzichtspagina van alle bij Yoga Spot georganiseerde activiteiten. Direct boekbaar!

Join us this Sunday January 18 in Amsterdam for a nourishing Hormone Yoga course

A soft, therapeutic practice created to support hormonal balance, inner rhythm, and feminine vitality.

A safe space to slow down, breathe deeply, and lovingly reconnect with your body. 💜

https://yogaspot.nl/workshops-events/

As the days grow shorter and the winter season settles in, we often find ourselves rushing through our routines, saving little time for self-care. With the Advent season and end of the year approaching, our minds and bodies need extra attention and nourishment.

That’s why I’m offering an extra Hormone Yoga Practice Class. An online 60 minutes Hormone yoga for all practitioners.

This Saturday November 22nd at 9:30 am we will unwind, recharge, and find balance during this busy time of year.

Online Hormone Yoga Class
Saturday | November 22 | 9:30 CET

Give yourself the gift of well-being 🤗
Comment HORMONEYOGA and get a 30% discount 🙌

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Autumn Slowdown Yoga - FREE ONLINE CLASS
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Recenter and recharge with a gentle autumn yoga session focused on grounding and inner calm. Flow through soothing movements, rest deeply in restorative yoga shapes and reconnect with the present moment.
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Welcome the peaceful energy of fall. Perfect for anyone seeking balance and a deeper sense of rootedness this season.
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Experience deep relaxation as you unwind and restore with this gentle autumn yoga class designed to slow you down and align you with the season’s soothing energy. Expect calming movements, mindful breath work, and nurturing restorative yoga to help you release tension, ground your mind, and cultivate warmth as nature transitions into a quieter rhythm.
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Bring your own mat and as many pillows, blankets, and yoga props as possible. This way, you’ll create the most comfortable space possible in your own home.