About Heartminded
Hi, I'm Sonja
In our modern world we have forgotten about the power of rest and restoration. Instead we have bought into the idea that go go go and doing ever more will get us ahead. Yet healing is rather the opposite - it is finding balance with resting and activity, connecting, and paying attention in a supportive way, that a balancing shift can happen naturally.
In my offerings I intend to create welcoming spaces that allow for people to slow down, connect, recharge. Central themes in my teaching include embodiment techniques (sensing, movement and breath), inquiry around what it means to be human, our willingness to be here, and how to live heartminded in today's world.
My Story
For the past decade Yoga has been a great teacher to me - about myself, others and life. With my sensitive and empathic nature, Yoga enabled me to ground myself and reconnect with my body, which helped me to overcome unhealthy habits and fears. Mindfulness allowed me to feel and be with my emotions without running away, which has been life-changing.
Only after a few years of practising dynamic Yoga styles I discovered the nurturing benefits of a slower, deeper practice and became drawn to the Yin-side of Yoga.
I observed that slowing down and integrating meditation and mindfulness techniques have a healing effect, bringing us back to wholeness. I can't wait to share the practices that have supported me along this way with you - so they may support you, too.
My Yoga Education
2018
200h Dynamic & Restorative Centered Yoga with Paul Dallaghan, Koh Samui, Thailand
2019
200h Hatha Yoga Kaivalydam, India
100h Pranayama Training Tiwariji, India
65h Yin Yoga Acupressure, & Hip Anantomy Jo Phee, Balance Yoga Frankfurt
2020
50h Yin Yoga & Traditional Chinese Medicine Josh Summers
70h Yin Yoga Primary Level Sarah Powers
2021
80h Embodied Yin with Satu Tuomela
50h Yin Yoga & Mindfulness Josh Summers
20h Anatomy Gil Hedley
2022
50h Yin Yoga & Storytelling with Biff Mithoefer
50h Yin Yoga & Archetypes with Biff Mithoefer
Harmonium Seminars
2023
Yin Yoga Module 2 + 3 Shiva Yoga, Marion Marquart
Tibetian Soundbowl Training & Massage Level 1 + 2
2024
100h AWAKE Embodied Yoga with Satu Tuomela
200h Taoist Practices with Minke de Vos
Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Bachlor's Degree in Fashion Design