Ashtanga Yoga · Somatic Coaching · Workshops & Retreats
Wat bedoelen we met trauma?
Trauma isn’t just about the event itself. It’s also about how that experience lives on in your body and nervous system, especially when it was too much, too fast, or too soon, and you didn’t have the support you needed.
That can mean an accident or a frightening event. It can also be quieter: growing up in a home where you had to be easy, capable, or useful to feel you belonged. There may be no single event you can point to. Your system may simply have learned that it wasn’t safe to slow down, have an opinion, receive care or be fully yourself.
When something overwhelms us, the body responds automatically by preparing to fight, flee, or freeze. Sometimes it settles again once the moment has passed. When stress is repeated or there isn't enough safety or support, the body may keep responding as if the danger never fully ended.
Herken je dit?
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Jij bent degene die het allemaal kan, en je vindt het moeilijk om te stoppen.
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Je hebt al vroeg geleerd om je plek te verdienen door te doen, te helpen of te presteren.
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Van buiten lijkt alles goed te gaan, maar vanbinnen sta je altijd 'aan'.
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Rust maakt je onrustig, schuldig of ongemakkelijk.
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Je merkt de behoeften van anderen eerder op dan die van jezelf, en je grenzen zijn moeilijk te voelen of aan te geven.
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Je begrijpt je patronen, maar je lichaam blijft op dezelfde manier reageren.
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Soms voel je je verdoofd, losgekoppeld of ver van jezelf verwijderd.
Deze patronen zijn geen tekortkomingen. Misschien hebben ze je ooit geholpen om je staande te houden, erbij te horen of veilig te blijven. Samen onderzoeken we wat je systeem nu nodig heeft.
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Somatic Coaching
Body-oriented support for stress, overwhelm, and trauma, inspired by Somatic Experiencing®
In Somatic Experiencing, we don’t simply look back at what happened. We work with what your body is still holding in the present, so old stress responses have a chance to complete and new responses can become available.
We work with the sensations, emotions, and movements you notice in your body, as well as your thoughts. We go slowly and stay within what feels manageable, so you don't have to relive your story or tell me every detail.
We also look for what helps you feel steadier, such as your breath, a sense of ground, a good memory, or a trusted person. Step by step, your nervous system can practice moving between activation and rest. Over time, you may find more choice in how you respond, more room to feel, and more trust in your body.
How the process unfolds:
This work often moves through three overlapping phases:
1. Finding your footing. First, we get to know your system. You begin to notice how pressure, tension, or disconnection show up in your body, and what helps you come back to yourself. This may include orienting to the room, sensing your feet on the ground, or following your breath. We also explore your window of tolerance: the range in which you can stay present without tipping into overwhelm or shutting down.
2. Meeting what's been held. As your system feels steadier, we gently turn toward what your body is still carrying. We go in small steps, moving between activation and ease. The aim isn't to relive the past, and we adjust as we go to help you stay within what feels manageable.
3. Integration in your daily life. Over time, you may notice changes in ordinary moments: pausing before you say yes, feeling a boundary sooner, or resting with less guilt. What you've experienced in sessions can gradually become part of how you live.
This isn't a fixed path. We follow what your system needs and can come back to steadiness whenever that helps.
How does it work?
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How to begin
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Free call (optional, 15-20 minutes): A chance to ask your questions and see whether this feels right for you.
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Intake Session (€90, 75–90 minutes): We explore what brings you here, what you've been carrying, and what helps you feel steady. You don't need to tell your whole story. As we talk, we also notice how your body responds, so you can get a feel for this way of working. Together, we then decide how to continue.
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Ongoing Sessions (€90, 75–90 minutes): These are available in Eenrum and on Thursdays in Groningen.
Does this sound familiar, and do you feel I could be the right coach to support you? You're very welcome to get in touch. You can call or WhatsApp me on 0652454053, or send me a message through the contact form.
Inspired by Somatic Experiencing®
My approach is inspired by Somatic Experiencing®, a body-oriented approach to trauma developed by Dr. Peter Levine. I am currently completing the Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner training at Bodymind Opleidingen, which I expect to finish in September 2027.
Unsure which pathway is for you?
No worries.
We always decide together after your Initial Ayurveda Health Consultation.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a willingness to listen - and a body ready to be met with care.
For any questions about my way of working or the initial consult you can always reach out through mail, app or call. Happy to help!