Yin yoga Sessions
Sessions 1:1
What do you experience?
‘Being fully yourself!’ with personally tailored Yin yoga.
With personally tailored Yin yoga, you'll experience more strength and flexibility in your body. On top of that, you'll experience Yin yoga as a gateway to connect with yourself and who you truly, fully are as a human being: your unique interplay of consciousness (deeper self/ soul/ spirit), heart, mind, emotions, and body. In connection with yourself, others, and your environment. In a moving balance. So that you can live from the inside out, expressing who you truly, fully are.
Being fully yourself and living with joy and satisfaction!
What others experience with Yin yoga:
“A wonderful, effective introduction to Yin yoga. Perfect for mindfulness. The space, Maartje's approach and friendliness were pleasant, and the little ‘bells’ during the final exercise were a welcome touch.”
“Deep connection with the body. Relaxation in breathing and mind. Enjoying attention and focus! From arousal to coherence! I find it very pleasant, profound, intense.”
— Frank
What is Yin yoga?
Yin yoga is a gentle and meditative form of yoga, based on ancient Chinese medicine and acupuncture (approximately 2500 BC). Yin yoga works like acupuncture without needles, using the contact pressure points your body creates with the ground through gravity.
Simply put, each Yin yoga posture uniquely stimulates the flow of life energy, also called "Qi," along energy pathways or "meridians" that run alongside specific organs in your body. These meridians are a.o. connected to the 5 elements of nature, the seasons, emotions, taste sensations, and colors.
We remain in a Yin yoga posture for about 3 to 5 minutes so it can work on the deeper tissues; the connective tissue and tendons surrounding your joints. This brings greater flexibility, strength, and stability for your body.
And another wonderful thing: Yin yoga works holistically, that is, with regard to the entire system of your being human; mentally, emotionally, physically, energetically, and spiritually. In other words, according to Yin yoga and the principles of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, you could say: when we are in balance, we feel good; when there's an imbalance somewhere, problems can arise.
As Connelly so beautifully said about traditional acupuncture:
“It is only by Qi that the planets move, the sun shines, the wind blows, the elements exist, and human beings live and breathe. It is the cohesion of the bodymindspirit and the integration of the myriad aspects of each individual human being. It is spoken of with reverence because it is the basis of life and when gone awry, the basis of disease.”
— Dianne M. Connelly
How do I work?
Method & Rates
In a Yin Yoga Session, you’ll receive a series of Yin Yoga postures tailored to your unique body and any mental, emotional, physical, energetic, and/or spiritual problems, combined with 12 years of experience in holistic, personalized guidance. With each Yin Yoga posture, you’ll receive practical tools for a safe Yin Yoga practice, as well as soothing variations using cushions. We often begin the Session with meditation and end with a final relaxation. After the Session, you’ll receive a visual overview to take home with the Yin Yoga postures for your home practice. For guided meditations, you’ll receive the recording as an audio download.
Rate for a Yin Yoga 1:1 Session: €180, including 21% VAT. (*) Sessions last approximately 60 minutes. (More time if desired; 75 mins. 90 mins. or 120 mins. will be charged. If you would like more time or the option to extend your Session, please indicate this when booking your appointment to facilitate planning.) Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Layering can be helpful depending on the season. Bring your own yoga mat; cushions are provided.
I work without lengthy waiting lists, intakes, diagnostic, or treatment processes. You can make an appointment directly by mentioning “Yin Yoga Session”. When booking, please indicate your mental, emotional, physical, energetic, and/or spiritual ailments for which you would like the Yin Yoga Session.
(*) Information about reimbursements and more can be found at the bottom of the page. See also the overview of Session rates.
What others experience with Yin yoga:
“Warmth, love, attention, safety. Everything was pleasant; nice atmosphere, introduction to the exercises, conclusion. You guide in a pleasant and calm way. You explain everything well. It is nice that multiple options are offered to practice yoga as ‘yin’ as possible. You continue to feel very well under all circumstances and then calmly respond to the situation. I feel safe and secure.”
“Peace, slowing down, silence. What was nice: Variation in intensity of movements, your voice, calmness. Very nice. Thank you!”
For whom?
The Yin yoga Sessions are suitable for both beginners and advanced Yin Yoga practitioners of all ages: adults, teenagers, and children. You don't need to be flexible.
Yin Yoga Sessions can be experienced separately or combined with one or more of the other types of Sessions, such as: an insightful conversation to deeply reflect about a certain theme, life question, or problem; holistic nutritional advice; body-oriented attunement from the heart and a deeper understanding of your body language; dance and movement; developing or enriching Mindfulness and compassion skills combined with holistic guidance tailored to your needs; and much more.
Read more about Sessions for adults.
Read more about Sessions for children & adolescents.
Each Session is like every person unique. Let yourself be inspired by the wonderful reviews of others.
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* For private individuals & Health Professionals.
About me & Yin yoga
After completing my Yin yoga training with founder Sarah Powers (2016, Spain), I lovingly embraced Yin yoga and uniquely integrated it into my holistic vision and method “Being fully yourself!”. I guided many Yin yoga Sessions and group sessions from my own private practice (2016 - present). Besides, I also taught Yin yoga classes for a while (for Yogaplace Maastricht, Dance Company Sally, 2016 - 2018).
In-person & online:
Yin Yoga Sessions are at my practice in the heart of Sittard-Geleen, near Zuyderland Hospital and the A2 highway. Sessions are often also Online via Zoom. For an Online Yin Yoga Session, please ensure you have enough space for a yoga mat and some pillows on hand to support your body in the Yin Yoga poses.
It’s both just as good. Here you can book your Session and indicate your preference.
Collaborations & memberships:
Did you know this?
Yin yoga complements yang (more active) forms of movement such as Yang yoga, walking, running, dancing, cycling, swimming, etc. Yang forms of movement primarily work on the muscles. Yin forms of movement primarily work on the deeper lying tissues: the connective tissue and tendons around your joints. This brings more strength and flexibility.
For good health and balance, it's best to practice both forms of movement.
This is what others experience with Yin yoga AND other Sessions:
“Yin yoga and movement is super nice and helps to connect with the body/ feeling. I loved it and am very grateful for all the experiences!”
“Maartje crossed my path at just the right time. She sees me and hears me and above all feels who I am. By practicing mindfulness in particular, I discovered that I am not connected with my body and that I live very much in my head, and as a result I was less able to feel and kept worrying in my head. Already during the intake she was able to get to the core of what matters. No restrictions, feeling what is good for me in terms of food and exercise instead of putting restrictions on myself. It is precisely by creating that space that I feel freedom, and it is as if I can breathe better.
Maartje did this with me through the art of conversation (making real contact), working with colors in the form of a drawing after a "feeling moment", meditation/ feet on the ground and moments of deep breathing, in addition to teaching personally attuned yin yoga postures. Maartje feels flawlessly, gives practical and down to earth insights and selectively applies what you need in terms of ways of working. Maartje, I thank you very much and I hope that many will find their way to you!”
— Evelien, Mindfulness trainer
Questions? Maybe your answer is here:
— Is reimbursement possible? Yes, reimbursement is possible by the employer. I often provide a quote in the name of the employer for 3 Sessions (more/ less in consultation). After approval of the quote by the employer and agreement of the session dates with you, the invoice will be made in the name of the employer. Freely request a quote here.
Yin yoga Sessions are not reimbursed by the health insurer. I work independently with a unique and powerful holistic vision & method personally tailored to your needs. Without the need for lengthy waiting lists, intakes, diagnosis and treatment trajectories. More information can be found above under 'how do I work?'.
— New - For people living on or below the Dutch social minimum income, there are sometimes a few Session spots available at a reduced rate. If this applies to you and you can't make an appointment for financial reasons, you can request a spot by sharing your request for help, motivation, and financial situation. Request a Session spot here.
— I am taking medication, can I make an appointment? Yes, the use of medication (e.g. sleeping pills, antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs) is not an obstacle to a Session.
Please note: All materials shared during or after your Session(-s) are under copyright; they are for your personal use only and may not be made public or shared with third parties (e.g., visual overviews with Yin yoga postures/ series, pointers, insights & practical tools, meditations, and more).
Sessions are not a substitute for medical advice. Sessions can be booked additionally in consultation.
The above information has been prepared based on previously asked questions and experience.
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