"Marina creates a welcoming stillness in which I can settle in and meet myself again. The flow of the class was just right for me. Since I was new, Marina has been attentive and supportive, allowing me the space to find my own rhythm. I really appreciate the space she gives to let each of us listen to our own bodies. Definitely recommended for reducing stress and fatigue. I felt thoroughly rejuvenated."
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Sharon
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Weekly class schedule
Velperweg 95, in Arnhem
Wednesday 09.00 - 10.15​
Friiday 09.00 - 10.15
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Every second Sunday of the month:
Restorative yoga & Sound Bath
09.30 - 12.30
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Restorative Gentle (Somatic) Yoga
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What is Restorative Gentle Yoga?
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Restorative Gentle Yoga – also called Somatic Yoga – supports recovery from stress, burnout, psychological and emotional challenges, chronic fatigue, and injuries.
The focus lies on deep relaxation, energy recovery, natural breathing, and the release of tension in body and mind.
The pace is intentionally slower, giving you more time to develop body awareness and to recognize and release deeply held patterns of tension.
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How do the classes work?
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Classes are offered weekly in small groups with plenty of personal attention.
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Essential yoga principles: posture, breathing, flexibility, and strength.
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Somatic Movement: a mindful approach where we use conscious movement to go deeper into each posture.
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Restorative postures: soft, supportive positions that encourage relaxation.
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Yoga balls and trigger-point balls: used as therapeutic tools to release tension in the fascia, build resilience, and soften trigger points.
This unique combination creates a balance between traditional Hatha Yoga and restorative, somatic practice.
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Who are these classes for?
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These yoga classes are ideal for anyone who:
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wants to begin yoga in a safe, gentle way;
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is recovering from short- or long-term injuries;
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wants to release accumulated stress from work pressure and overload;
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would like to learn the basics of yoga step by step;
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seeks a deeper connection with their body.
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Location
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Classes and workshops take place at Home of Zen, a quiet center for mental wellness and awareness, Velperweg 95 in Arnhem.
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Free parking on site or in the surrounding streets.
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Easily accessible by bicycle, with safe parking behind the building.
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Background and Inspiration
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A somatic movement is performed consciously with attention to the inner experience, not the outward form. It focuses on quality, not quantity. This way of working helps the body – and especially the nervous system – to learn new patterns of movement and release old tension.
The roots of Somatic Yoga trace back to:
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Thomas Hanna (1970s), influenced by Moshe Feldenkrais (Feldenkrais Method).
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Alexander Technique (early 20th century), focused on posture and freedom of movement.
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Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen (Body-Mind Centering), pioneer in understanding somatic movement in relation to yoga.
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Donna Farhi, who integrated somatic principles into her yoga teacher trainings.
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My own path is a blend of Somatic Movement and traditional yoga, shaped by many years of study and practice. I trained at the Institute for Somatic Movement Studies in Amsterdam (NL) and studied with Donna Farhi (NZ), where I learned to apply these transformative skills deeply in the practice of yoga.