Meike Barelds
Breathwork facilitator & Yin yoga teacher, Hillegom & Amsterdam-Buitenveldert

Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is a gentle, calming form of yoga that invites you to pause and reconnect with yourself. It's a moment where you don't need to do anything or achieve anything, but simply be. In yin yoga, you stay longer in relaxed poses, often supported by cushions or blankets. This helps you release muscle tension and feel deeper into your body. The focus is mainly on stretching the connective tissue and joints, gradually creating more space and flexibility.
It feels like giving yourself a break—a deep breath for both your body and your mind. Yin yoga is gentle, not just for your body but also for your mind. It invites you to listen to what you need with kindness and without judgment. It’s a moment of surrender and rest, like coming home to yourself. At the same time, yin yoga challenges you to explore the “orange zone” in terms of stretch in your body—a light stretch that, afterwards, creates space and restores blockages and energy.


Benefits of Yin Yoga
Yin yoga can mean so much for almost everyone. It can contribute to relaxation, muscle and connective tissue recovery, connecting with yourself, calming your mind and thoughts.
Yin Yoga provides:

  • Healthy connective tissue, tendons, and joints
  • Good energy flow throughout your body
  • More calm in your autonomic nervous system, reducing the effects of stress on the body
  • Positive effects on blood pressure, and therefore on your heart and blood vessels
  • Positive influence on your organ function, including your digestive system
  • Positive effects on your breathing
  • Brings calm

Yin Yoga with Meike
In my practice space, I offer one-on-one yoga sessions tailored specifically for you. Together, we can choose a theme to focus on during the session, or I can intuitively create an inspiring, personalized session for you. Each session lasts 60 minutes, with all attention dedicated to you and the yoga poses we do together. We can work on specific areas of the body or address particular concerns (such as stiffness, injuries, burnout, relaxation, flexibility, or anxiety).




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