BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________

PRACTICALLY EXPLAINED
The 1.5h class is music-driven and consists of the following:

• PERPETUAL MOVEMENT (10min)
What?
10min of perpetual bodyweight sets of movement on upbeat music. Think jumping jacks, burpees, hopping & dancing around. We use the breath and sound of voice (only if you want too) to shake up the energy and release mental/emotional stagnations (sluggishness, frustration, stress, … you name it) out of the body-heart-mind. Simultaneously, we’re building a strong resilient body while becoming proficient at life itself and building nervous system tolerance.

Why?
To create chaos in the physical body. When we move, everything moves. Meaning that we trigger ourselves through movement, stirring ourselves up & stepping outside our realm of “normal”. We enter the chaos & move right through resistance and struggle. Basically meeting ourselves from the inside out. While we move, we also explore thought activities that come up. In between songs, we take moments of active recovery. Connecting to the sensations. Assessing/ absorbing. We are taking out a couple of those layers that stop us from moving forward. Cleaning our emotional home, making it a nice place to live in.

The impact?
Reset of your state of being/feeling
Mental clearing
Emotional (stress) release
Psychological relief
Letting down your guard
Experiencing authenticity
Recognising that you have a choice
(Re)igniting the inner-spark
Strong resilient body

> Second part of the class:

• TAKING REST (rest of class)
What?
We take rest. We allow the body to reset. Letting the molecules of the body find their natural alignment. Yin yoga shapes, slow breathing exercises & meditation/yoga nidra support this process.

Why?
To let the body come back to homeostasis. This is the way for the nervous system to come back to balance, trusting the body to do the work. We are so used to toxic rushing, wanting to go to the next,… By resting, we reprogram the neurological pathways in the brain and give ourselves permission to stay in the body. We feel the sensations and meet ourselves as we are in relationship to the world around us. Doing nothing and slipping into the “being mode” is probably the biggest practice of all. We need more of that; to rest more.

Impact?
Rearrangement of our whole self
Embracing vulnerability
Increasing sensory awareness
Increasing sense of self-agency
Self-regulation
___________

STRESS RELEASE CYCLE
I studied the stress release cycle by Dr. Scott Lyons, which forms the framework for my classes. We directly engage with stress and sensations within us (mental, physical & emotional in nature). We move it around and release old energy out. Showing up for ourselves. Beginning again. For that to happen, both moving and resting are necessary.

All in all, it’s a sustainable way of dealing with day to day stress and discomfort, which we usually don’t want to feel and push aside. Contrast is needed to move forward. So, we deal with challenges and problems and use it as food for growth. Moving with the changing streams is necessary to live an authentic/honest life.

See this practice as a way to “re-tool” yourself emotionally, mentally and physically, allowing you to navigate life more fluidly while entering the conversation with yourself☺️

Love,
Julie

Instagram page ~ @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

IMPORTANT:

Booking can only be secured by payment via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/

>>> Max. 12 participants

__________________________________________________________________________________

THIS 3h SESSION IS VALUED AT:
• For members € 35
• For non-members € 40

PAYMENT:
• Make an account and book via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
• Payment needed prior to the event to secure your reservation
• Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 48h prior to event
• FULL REFUND in case of unpredictable covid restrictions, lockdowns or whatsoever
___________________________________________________________________________

EXPECT THIS:
• Yin yoga
• Live Handpan guidance + lay-down concert by Maximo Fava
• Gentle breathing
• Homemade healthy vegetarian soup
• Homemade yummie sweet bites & tea
• Human connection
• Smiles and lovely conversations

We’ll start at 19:00 until 22:00
Walk-in from 19:15 onwards
___________________________________________________________________________

HEY YOU!
♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

I am so enthusiastic about the last two editions having been such a success!

Therefore, Saturday evening 2nd Oktober, Maximo and I are organising another yin yoga and handpan concert.

The session also features 2h of yin yoga, gentle breathing + handpan guidance, with the last 30min being a lay (or sit) down concert so that you can infuse yourself in the vibrations of the instrument. The sounds help to facilitate shifts in our brainwaves and therefore allowing us to slip into a meditative state. It’s not just a concert. It’s a healing experience.

After class, homemade healthy yummie soup, sweets and tea will await us while we can enjoy each other’s company 🙂

All in all, a lovely way to unwind and replenish our batteries, re-establish this sense of belonging, human connection and the relationship with our self, infuse ourselves into the beautiful handpan vibrations, savour good food and relish each other’s presence and company.
All the good stuff of life basically 😉
___________________________________________________________________________

EXTRA NOTES:
• All levels are welcome
• Yoga mats, props and blankets are available on location for free

I’m stocked to see you (again)!

Lots of love,
Julie & Maximo
___________________________________________________________________________

About Maximo:

Maximo is a passionate musician and handpan player from Argentina whose purpose is to take you on a journey of self-exploration into the realm of music and sound.

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________

PRACTICALLY EXPLAINED
The 1.5h class is music-driven and consists of the following:

• PERPETUAL MOVEMENT (10min)
What?
10min of perpetual bodyweight sets of movement on upbeat music. Think jumping jacks, burpees, hopping & dancing around. We use the breath and sound of voice (only if you want too) to shake up the energy and release mental/emotional stagnations (sluggishness, frustration, stress, … you name it) out of the body-heart-mind. Simultaneously, we’re building a strong resilient body while becoming proficient at life itself and building nervous system tolerance.

Why?
To create chaos in the physical body. When we move, everything moves. Meaning that we trigger ourselves through movement, stirring ourselves up & stepping outside our realm of “normal”. We enter the chaos & move right through resistance and struggle. Basically meeting ourselves from the inside out. While we move, we also explore thought activities that come up. In between songs, we take moments of active recovery. Connecting to the sensations. Assessing/ absorbing. We are taking out a couple of those layers that stop us from moving forward. Cleaning our emotional home, making it a nice place to live in.

The impact?
Reset of your state of being/feeling
Mental clearing
Emotional (stress) release
Psychological relief
Letting down your guard
Experiencing authenticity
Recognising that you have a choice
(Re)igniting the inner-spark
Strong resilient body

> Second part of the class:

• TAKING REST (rest of class)
What?
We take rest. We allow the body to reset. Letting the molecules of the body find their natural alignment. Yin yoga shapes, slow breathing exercises & meditation/yoga nidra support this process.

Why?
To let the body come back to homeostasis. This is the way for the nervous system to come back to balance, trusting the body to do the work. We are so used to toxic rushing, wanting to go to the next,… By resting, we reprogram the neurological pathways in the brain and give ourselves permission to stay in the body. We feel the sensations and meet ourselves as we are in relationship to the world around us. Doing nothing and slipping into the “being mode” is probably the biggest practice of all. We need more of that; to rest more.

Impact?
Rearrangement of our whole self
Embracing vulnerability
Increasing sensory awareness
Increasing sense of self-agency
Self-regulation
___________

STRESS RELEASE CYCLE
I studied the stress release cycle by Dr. Scott Lyons, which forms the framework for my classes. We directly engage with stress and sensations within us (mental, physical & emotional in nature). We move it around and release old energy out. Showing up for ourselves. Beginning again. For that to happen, both moving and resting are necessary.

All in all, it’s a sustainable way of dealing with day to day stress and discomfort, which we usually don’t want to feel and push aside. Contrast is needed to move forward. So, we deal with challenges and problems and use it as food for growth. Moving with the changing streams is necessary to live an authentic/honest life.

See this practice as a way to “re-tool” yourself emotionally, mentally and physically, allowing you to navigate life more fluidly while entering the conversation with yourself☺️

Love,
Julie

Instagram page ~ @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via:
https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________________________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________________________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________________________

CLASS FOCUS:

> Circular breathing • Also called Wim Hof breath. This is a breathing technique in which we skip the natural pauses between the in- and outbreaths so it becomes circular. This increases the oxygen intake in the body which has a lot of benefits (read below). It also shakes up the body-heart-mind, meaning that we can reach deeper levels of consciousness while also triggering release of stagnancies stored in the subsconscious.

> Restorative Yoga • A slow and restful practice that is all about opening the body through passive stretching using props, allowing us to slow down and embrace the power of rest.

Overall, the main focus in my classes rests in pouring our awareness into ourself through practicing the art of non-interference, finding comfort in discomfort, while embodying breath and sensation.

By gathering more detail of what is present, moment to moment, we can learn to rise the levels of our sensory awareness and consequently our overal self-awareness.
_______________________________

CIRCULAR BREATHING:

DO NOT practice this breathing exercise if you are dealing with:
• Pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• History of heart failure/stroke

If you are dealing with other serious medical condition, please counsel a healthcare professional before joining this session.

BENEFITS:
This type of breathing method can be a little intense and overwhelming when starting out for the first time. However, the benefits are incredible over time:

• Physical: increase in energy levels, immune system booster, anti-inflammatory, better sleep quality, asthma-, migraine-, arthritis relief,…

• Mental/emotional: increase of overall state of happiness, improves overall mental health, burnout recovery, stress relief, increase in willpower, naviguating through depression, boost concentration,…

>>> Think of these practices as a way to explore the depths of yourself and the connection with your living-body. The more we (re)establish the relationship with our alive self, the more at ease, vital and free we feel in our day-to-day life.

When learn to understand the changing stream of sensations happening inside of us (mental, physical and emotional in nature), we can start to develop a sense of self-agency and understanding occuring from the inside out. Over time, we learn how to self-regulate by stepping into direct conversation with the body-heart-mind.
_______________________________

EXTRA NOTES:
• All props are available on location free of charge.
• Please arrive 10min prior to class
• Tea & water included after class

With love,
Julie

Insta: @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________

PRACTICALLY EXPLAINED
The 1.5h class is music-driven and consists of the following:

• PERPETUAL MOVEMENT (10min)
What?
10min of perpetual bodyweight sets of movement on upbeat music. Think jumping jacks, burpees, hopping & dancing around. We use the breath and sound of voice (only if you want too) to shake up the energy and release mental/emotional stagnations (sluggishness, frustration, stress, … you name it) out of the body-heart-mind. Simultaneously, we’re building a strong resilient body while becoming proficient at life itself and building nervous system tolerance.

Why?
To create chaos in the physical body. When we move, everything moves. Meaning that we trigger ourselves through movement, stirring ourselves up & stepping outside our realm of “normal”. We enter the chaos & move right through resistance and struggle. Basically meeting ourselves from the inside out. While we move, we also explore thought activities that come up. In between songs, we take moments of active recovery. Connecting to the sensations. Assessing/ absorbing. We are taking out a couple of those layers that stop us from moving forward. Cleaning our emotional home, making it a nice place to live in.

The impact?
Reset of your state of being/feeling
Mental clearing
Emotional (stress) release
Psychological relief
Letting down your guard
Experiencing authenticity
Recognising that you have a choice
(Re)igniting the inner-spark
Strong resilient body

> Second part of the class:

• TAKING REST (rest of class)
What?
We take rest. We allow the body to reset. Letting the molecules of the body find their natural alignment. Yin yoga shapes, slow breathing exercises & meditation/yoga nidra support this process.

Why?
To let the body come back to homeostasis. This is the way for the nervous system to come back to balance, trusting the body to do the work. We are so used to toxic rushing, wanting to go to the next,… By resting, we reprogram the neurological pathways in the brain and give ourselves permission to stay in the body. We feel the sensations and meet ourselves as we are in relationship to the world around us. Doing nothing and slipping into the “being mode” is probably the biggest practice of all. We need more of that; to rest more.

Impact?
Rearrangement of our whole self
Embracing vulnerability
Increasing sensory awareness
Increasing sense of self-agency
Self-regulation
___________

STRESS RELEASE CYCLE
I studied the stress release cycle by Dr. Scott Lyons, which forms the framework for my classes. We directly engage with stress and sensations within us (mental, physical & emotional in nature). We move it around and release old energy out. Showing up for ourselves. Beginning again. For that to happen, both moving and resting are necessary.

All in all, it’s a sustainable way of dealing with day to day stress and discomfort, which we usually don’t want to feel and push aside. Contrast is needed to move forward. So, we deal with challenges and problems and use it as food for growth. Moving with the changing streams is necessary to live an authentic/honest life.

See this practice as a way to “re-tool” yourself emotionally, mentally and physically, allowing you to navigate life more fluidly while entering the conversation with yourself☺️

Love,
Julie

Instagram page ~ @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via:
https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________________________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________________________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________________________

CLASS FOCUS:

> Circular breathing • Also called Wim Hof breath. This is a breathing technique in which we skip the natural pauses between the in- and outbreaths so it becomes circular. This increases the oxygen intake in the body which has a lot of benefits (read below). It also shakes up the body-heart-mind, meaning that we can reach deeper levels of consciousness while also triggering release of stagnancies stored in the subsconscious.

> Restorative Yoga • A slow and restful practice that is all about opening the body through passive stretching using props, allowing us to slow down and embrace the power of rest.

Overall, the main focus in my classes rests in pouring our awareness into ourself through practicing the art of non-interference, finding comfort in discomfort, while embodying breath and sensation.

By gathering more detail of what is present, moment to moment, we can learn to rise the levels of our sensory awareness and consequently our overal self-awareness.
_______________________________

CIRCULAR BREATHING:

DO NOT practice this breathing exercise if you are dealing with:
• Pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• History of heart failure/stroke

If you are dealing with other serious medical condition, please counsel a healthcare professional before joining this session.

BENEFITS:
This type of breathing method can be a little intense and overwhelming when starting out for the first time. However, the benefits are incredible over time:

• Physical: increase in energy levels, immune system booster, anti-inflammatory, better sleep quality, asthma-, migraine-, arthritis relief,…

• Mental/emotional: increase of overall state of happiness, improves overall mental health, burnout recovery, stress relief, increase in willpower, naviguating through depression, boost concentration,…

>>> Think of these practices as a way to explore the depths of yourself and the connection with your living-body. The more we (re)establish the relationship with our alive self, the more at ease, vital and free we feel in our day-to-day life.

When learn to understand the changing stream of sensations happening inside of us (mental, physical and emotional in nature), we can start to develop a sense of self-agency and understanding occuring from the inside out. Over time, we learn how to self-regulate by stepping into direct conversation with the body-heart-mind.
_______________________________

EXTRA NOTES:
• All props are available on location free of charge.
• Please arrive 10min prior to class
• Tea & water included after class

With love,
Julie

Insta: @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________

PRACTICALLY EXPLAINED
The 1.5h class is music-driven and consists of the following:

• PERPETUAL MOVEMENT (10min)
What?
10min of perpetual bodyweight sets of movement on upbeat music. Think jumping jacks, burpees, hopping & dancing around. We use the breath and sound of voice (only if you want too) to shake up the energy and release mental/emotional stagnations (sluggishness, frustration, stress, … you name it) out of the body-heart-mind. Simultaneously, we’re building a strong resilient body while becoming proficient at life itself and building nervous system tolerance.

Why?
To create chaos in the physical body. When we move, everything moves. Meaning that we trigger ourselves through movement, stirring ourselves up & stepping outside our realm of “normal”. We enter the chaos & move right through resistance and struggle. Basically meeting ourselves from the inside out. While we move, we also explore thought activities that come up. In between songs, we take moments of active recovery. Connecting to the sensations. Assessing/ absorbing. We are taking out a couple of those layers that stop us from moving forward. Cleaning our emotional home, making it a nice place to live in.

The impact?
Reset of your state of being/feeling
Mental clearing
Emotional (stress) release
Psychological relief
Letting down your guard
Experiencing authenticity
Recognising that you have a choice
(Re)igniting the inner-spark
Strong resilient body

> Second part of the class:

• TAKING REST (rest of class)
What?
We take rest. We allow the body to reset. Letting the molecules of the body find their natural alignment. Yin yoga shapes, slow breathing exercises & meditation/yoga nidra support this process.

Why?
To let the body come back to homeostasis. This is the way for the nervous system to come back to balance, trusting the body to do the work. We are so used to toxic rushing, wanting to go to the next,… By resting, we reprogram the neurological pathways in the brain and give ourselves permission to stay in the body. We feel the sensations and meet ourselves as we are in relationship to the world around us. Doing nothing and slipping into the “being mode” is probably the biggest practice of all. We need more of that; to rest more.

Impact?
Rearrangement of our whole self
Embracing vulnerability
Increasing sensory awareness
Increasing sense of self-agency
Self-regulation
___________

STRESS RELEASE CYCLE
I studied the stress release cycle by Dr. Scott Lyons, which forms the framework for my classes. We directly engage with stress and sensations within us (mental, physical & emotional in nature). We move it around and release old energy out. Showing up for ourselves. Beginning again. For that to happen, both moving and resting are necessary.

All in all, it’s a sustainable way of dealing with day to day stress and discomfort, which we usually don’t want to feel and push aside. Contrast is needed to move forward. So, we deal with challenges and problems and use it as food for growth. Moving with the changing streams is necessary to live an authentic/honest life.

See this practice as a way to “re-tool” yourself emotionally, mentally and physically, allowing you to navigate life more fluidly while entering the conversation with yourself☺️

Love,
Julie

Instagram page ~ @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via:
https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________________________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________________________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________________________

CLASS FOCUS:

> Circular breathing • Also called Wim Hof breath. This is a breathing technique in which we skip the natural pauses between the in- and outbreaths so it becomes circular. This increases the oxygen intake in the body which has a lot of benefits (read below). It also shakes up the body-heart-mind, meaning that we can reach deeper levels of consciousness while also triggering release of stagnancies stored in the subsconscious.

> Restorative Yoga • A slow and restful practice that is all about opening the body through passive stretching using props, allowing us to slow down and embrace the power of rest.

Overall, the main focus in my classes rests in pouring our awareness into ourself through practicing the art of non-interference, finding comfort in discomfort, while embodying breath and sensation.

By gathering more detail of what is present, moment to moment, we can learn to rise the levels of our sensory awareness and consequently our overal self-awareness.
_______________________________

CIRCULAR BREATHING:

DO NOT practice this breathing exercise if you are dealing with:
• Pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• History of heart failure/stroke

If you are dealing with other serious medical condition, please counsel a healthcare professional before joining this session.

BENEFITS:
This type of breathing method can be a little intense and overwhelming when starting out for the first time. However, the benefits are incredible over time:

• Physical: increase in energy levels, immune system booster, anti-inflammatory, better sleep quality, asthma-, migraine-, arthritis relief,…

• Mental/emotional: increase of overall state of happiness, improves overall mental health, burnout recovery, stress relief, increase in willpower, naviguating through depression, boost concentration,…

>>> Think of these practices as a way to explore the depths of yourself and the connection with your living-body. The more we (re)establish the relationship with our alive self, the more at ease, vital and free we feel in our day-to-day life.

When learn to understand the changing stream of sensations happening inside of us (mental, physical and emotional in nature), we can start to develop a sense of self-agency and understanding occuring from the inside out. Over time, we learn how to self-regulate by stepping into direct conversation with the body-heart-mind.
_______________________________

EXTRA NOTES:
• All props are available on location free of charge.
• Please arrive 10min prior to class
• Tea & water included after class

With love,
Julie

Insta: @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

_______________

GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
_______________

PRACTICALLY EXPLAINED
The 1.5h class is music-driven and consists of the following:

• PERPETUAL MOVEMENT (10min)
What?
10min of perpetual bodyweight sets of movement on upbeat music. Think jumping jacks, burpees, hopping & dancing around. We use the breath and sound of voice (only if you want too) to shake up the energy and release mental/emotional stagnations (sluggishness, frustration, stress, … you name it) out of the body-heart-mind. Simultaneously, we’re building a strong resilient body while becoming proficient at life itself and building nervous system tolerance.

Why?
To create chaos in the physical body. When we move, everything moves. Meaning that we trigger ourselves through movement, stirring ourselves up & stepping outside our realm of “normal”. We enter the chaos & move right through resistance and struggle. Basically meeting ourselves from the inside out. While we move, we also explore thought activities that come up. In between songs, we take moments of active recovery. Connecting to the sensations. Assessing/ absorbing. We are taking out a couple of those layers that stop us from moving forward. Cleaning our emotional home, making it a nice place to live in.

The impact?
Reset of your state of being/feeling
Mental clearing
Emotional (stress) release
Psychological relief
Letting down your guard
Experiencing authenticity
Recognising that you have a choice
(Re)igniting the inner-spark
Strong resilient body

> Second part of the class:

• TAKING REST (rest of class)
What?
We take rest. We allow the body to reset. Letting the molecules of the body find their natural alignment. Yin yoga shapes, slow breathing exercises & meditation/yoga nidra support this process.

Why?
To let the body come back to homeostasis. This is the way for the nervous system to come back to balance, trusting the body to do the work. We are so used to toxic rushing, wanting to go to the next,… By resting, we reprogram the neurological pathways in the brain and give ourselves permission to stay in the body. We feel the sensations and meet ourselves as we are in relationship to the world around us. Doing nothing and slipping into the “being mode” is probably the biggest practice of all. We need more of that; to rest more.

Impact?
Rearrangement of our whole self
Embracing vulnerability
Increasing sensory awareness
Increasing sense of self-agency
Self-regulation
___________

STRESS RELEASE CYCLE
I studied the stress release cycle by Dr. Scott Lyons, which forms the framework for my classes. We directly engage with stress and sensations within us (mental, physical & emotional in nature). We move it around and release old energy out. Showing up for ourselves. Beginning again. For that to happen, both moving and resting are necessary.

All in all, it’s a sustainable way of dealing with day to day stress and discomfort, which we usually don’t want to feel and push aside. Contrast is needed to move forward. So, we deal with challenges and problems and use it as food for growth. Moving with the changing streams is necessary to live an authentic/honest life.

See this practice as a way to “re-tool” yourself emotionally, mentally and physically, allowing you to navigate life more fluidly while entering the conversation with yourself☺️

Love,
Julie

Instagram page ~ @merakibyjulie ~ https://www.instagram.com/merakibyjulie/

BE AWARE: Only way to secure your spot is by booking via:
https://www.momoyoga.com/the-practice-amsterdam/
_______________________________

MAX. 12 PARTICIPANTS (min. 4 participants required)

> THIS IN-PERSON PRACTICE IS VALUED AT:
• First class €10
• Single class €15
• Member card €60 for 5 classes (usable within 6 months, for in-person, online and outdoor practices + discount for events, workshops and retreats)

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GENERAL INFO
> This is an in-person class
> All levels are welcome
> I guide the class in a way that leads to self-exploration, meaning it’s transformative (for some instantly for others over time)
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CLASS FOCUS:

> Circular breathing • Also called Wim Hof breath. This is a breathing technique in which we skip the natural pauses between the in- and outbreaths so it becomes circular. This increases the oxygen intake in the body which has a lot of benefits (read below). It also shakes up the body-heart-mind, meaning that we can reach deeper levels of consciousness while also triggering release of stagnancies stored in the subsconscious.

> Restorative Yoga • A slow and restful practice that is all about opening the body through passive stretching using props, allowing us to slow down and embrace the power of rest.

Overall, the main focus in my classes rests in pouring our awareness into ourself through practicing the art of non-interference, finding comfort in discomfort, while embodying breath and sensation.

By gathering more detail of what is present, moment to moment, we can learn to rise the levels of our sensory awareness and consequently our overal self-awareness.
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CIRCULAR BREATHING:

DO NOT practice this breathing exercise if you are dealing with:
• Pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• History of heart failure/stroke

If you are dealing with other serious medical condition, please counsel a healthcare professional before joining this session.

BENEFITS:
This type of breathing method can be a little intense and overwhelming when starting out for the first time. However, the benefits are incredible over time:

• Physical: increase in energy levels, immune system booster, anti-inflammatory, better sleep quality, asthma-, migraine-, arthritis relief,…

• Mental/emotional: increase of overall state of happiness, improves overall mental health, burnout recovery, stress relief, increase in willpower, naviguating through depression, boost concentration,…

>>> Think of these practices as a way to explore the depths of yourself and the connection with your living-body. The more we (re)establish the relationship with our alive self, the more at ease, vital and free we feel in our day-to-day life.

When learn to understand the changing stream of sensations happening inside of us (mental, physical and emotional in nature), we can start to develop a sense of self-agency and understanding occuring from the inside out. Over time, we learn how to self-regulate by stepping into direct conversation with the body-heart-mind.
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EXTRA NOTES:
• All props are available on location free of charge.
• Please arrive 10min prior to class
• Tea & water included after class

With love,
Julie

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