In my practice and teachings I aim to create a safe space where we can move and breathe freely, liberating the mind from thought restrictions. I intuitively share wisdom that comes from the knowledge of the body. How we move and carry our body, how we breathe allowing space into our body, how the autonomic nervous system our fight/flight/freeze respons is behaving towards its surroundings, how to keep a healthy digestive system, how we manage pain and suffering, how our hormonal system corresponds towards ageing, food, stress and trauma, these are some of the important facets I work with understanding my clients needs. It’s a holistic approach and I research together with my clients what the best yoga therapeutic method is to restore the body or to keep the mind-body healthy.
I grew up in Surinam, a former Dutch colony in South America. This tropical climate with its lush nature and wild animals is deeply rooted in my genes. I have experienced loss, forced migration and multiple traumatic events that have shaped me into who I am today. I have a mission to restore my body-mind-heart with the healing powers of meditation. And this reflects to sharing my searches and discoveries with all my clients.
When I was young I always wanted to be a professional dancer and so I did. When I was older I wanted to become a painter, a visual artist and so I did. I weaved these years of hardship, competition and ego-driven mindset, with the philosophy of Yoga and the teachings of Yoga Therapy. I have learned over these years that taking care of my well-being grows together with understanding the cause of my suffering first. And taking care of that well-being is an everlasting daily practice.
I always embrace the creation of playfulness in my practice, being at service to others, which I experience as the most healing connectedness within the purity of love.
Qualifications
Current till 2024 Yoga Therapy Institute 800-hour, IAYT
Registered Yoga Teacher multiple style - Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy- with Yoga Alliance
Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Bachelor Fine Arts
Rotterdam Dance Academy, Bachelor Performing Arts
Royal Conservatory The Hague, Certificate Performing Arts