"The mind's first step to self-awareness must be through the body"
-George Sheehan-
The purity of the region Piemonte in Italy touched me and played an important role in connecting with my true self and in simply enjoying life. I met beautiful passionate people and started “awareness” meetings in several groups of friends. All year round I offer a variety of experiences, alone or together with friends, which can support you on your journey towards inner peace. See if one of the activities below resonates with you and contact me.
Yoga
Join me for a yoga session on a beautiful location or choose a location yourself. At a turning point in my life I found great strength in practicing yoga. I became a yoga teacher in 2019 and got inspired by teaching yoga focused on our chakra system, which I incorporate in my classes. By own experience I know that a free flow of energy enables us to prevent and heal ourselves from physical ailments, emotional blocks and mental imbalance which is needed to be able to follow our heart. I aim for a minimum of four persons but a private session is also possible. See bottom of page for costs.
Private session
After learning about our chakra system, organs and meridians in relation to yin yoga I experienced the true benefits of a balanced body. I took part in various yin yoga modules in which we focused on the connection with ourselves and others. Join me for a private session to find out which part of your body (organs, meridians, chakras) need specific attention. Understanding and listening to your body’s needs will be of great support to heal yourself from physical complaints and/or emotional and mental blocks. See bottom of page for costs
Singing
Monique is originally from the Netherlands and lives in Italy since 2008. She has studied at the conservatory at Amsterdam to become a music teacher. Very soon she realised that working with choirs is where her passion and strength lies. She has had many choirs in different styles, ages and quality in both The Netherlands and Italy and has a lot of experience in giving workshops (minimum of four persons). Chakras that specifically benefit from singing are the heart and the throat chakra. See bottom of page for costs.
Intuitive Painting
From a Swiss woman I experienced the benefits of intuitive painting. This approach to painting is focused on mindfulness and spontaneous expression. It is an opportunity to explore our inner selves through a creative process in a safe, critic free environment. Especially the sixth chakra, which has everything to do with intuition, benefits from this activity.
"Silent" walk
Join me for a silent or interactive walk in the Alps, along the Ligurian coast or through the vineyards of Piemonte. Let the sounds and smells of nature affect you and see what it does to you to quiet your mind for a while. A walking meditation is designed to balance body, mind and soul. And if you don’t like to sit and close your eyes to meditate, this is a great alternative that still trains the mind in awareness. See bottom of page for costs.
