we are multifaceted beings
Our bodies, minds, hearts and souls are intimately intertwined
-
body
Yoga takes the body as a starting point toward authentic and balanced well-being. However, yoga as a lifestyle is much more than stretching and strengthening our bodies through asana (physical postures).
-
mind
I draw upon modern-day neuroscience (the polyvagal theory) and the power of sound and mantra in my work. Where needed, I can rely on my knowledge of acceptance and commitment therapy as a verbal supplement to body-based methods.
-
soul
In essence, a holistic approach is an invitation for inner exploration and growing awareness. Ancient texts contain a wealth of information on different tools that can contribute to this journey.
Training background
I am a social worker turned yoga teacher using holistic practices to support people suffering from anxiety, stress and trauma. By studying health practices in Africa for my master's degree in cultural anthropology and through my in-depth study of yoga, I became acquainted with a holistic perspective on health and wellness. As a result of working in the social sector in Belgium, I noticed that this holistic perspective was missing. This drove me to train in yoga therapy, nutrition, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Yoga therapy uses yoga tools such as conscious movement, breathing exercises, meditation, chanting, etc. to restore the balance between body and mind.
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently, I have amassed over 650 hours of certified yoga training and have been teaching for about five years in studios in Belgium and in an ecotourism school on a remote Indonesian island called Sumba. There I taught yoga to underprivileged teenagers and led a program to make victims of sexual violence more resilient. I am passionate about making yoga therapy accessible to communities in need.
-
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is an evidence-based, clinical intervention for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex/developmental trauma. It is an adjunct treatment for people who have been repeatedly exposed to interrelational abuse or neglect. The method was designed by trauma experts such as Bessel van der Kolk and David Emerson of the Trauma Center in Massachusetts. Like other specialists in the field, both recognize the impact of emotional trauma on the body and nervous system. The body is now widely recognized as a fundamental pathway to healing from trauma.
TCTSY focuses on reclaiming agency and empowering practitioners. Building safety is fundamental and is done through inviting language, offering choices and respecting the practitioner's rhythm. In this context, physical yoga forms and breathing exercises are offered. TCTSY has its foundations in hatha yoga but also in trauma theory, attachment theory, neuroscience and intersectionality.
-
More of my Qualifications
-
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
TESTIMONIALS
She is sweet, caring, and surprisingly powerful. She will bring out your power.”
-Matt
“I absolutely love this teacher, she is so nice, so serene.”
- Laylee Behnia
Our Services
-
Basic
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
-
Advanced
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
-
Intermediate
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
I’d love to help you find your new path. See how you can work with me to discover how to live with light.