gives body and mind a break

Yin yoga

De sleutel tot thuiskomen bij jezelf

Yin yoga is a gentle, calm form of yoga that invites you to stand still for a moment and come to yourself. It is a moment when you don’t have to do or achieve anything, but can just be.

In yin yoga you stay in relaxed positions for a longer period of time, often supported by pillows or blankets. This helps you to release your muscles and feel deeper into your body. You focus mainly on stretching the connective tissue and joints, which slowly creates more space and flexibility.

Who are you

It feels a bit like giving yourself a break – a deep breath for both your body and your mind. Yin yoga is gentle, not only for your body but also for your mind. It invites you to listen to what you need with gentleness and without judgement. It is a moment of surrender and rest, like coming home to yourself.

At the same time, yin yoga challenges you to seek out the ‘orange zone’ in terms of stretch in the body. A slightly palpable stretch that afterwards provides space and recovery of blockages and energy.

What will you learn?

Yin yoga can mean so much to everyone. It can contribute to relaxation, recovery of muscles and connective tissue, getting in touch with yourself, calming your head and thoughts.

Yin yoga provides:

Healthy connective tissue, tendons and joints
Good flow of energy through your body
More calm in your autonomic nervous system reduces the effects of stress on the body
Has a positive effect on your blood pressure and thus on your heart and blood vessels
Has a positive effect on the functioning of your organs, including your digestive system
Has a positive effect on your breathing
Brings peace

What you would like to know in advance

Location & time

The yin yoga classes are given in small groups at A.J. Ernststraat 665a in Amsterdam. Several one-hour classes per week, also possible in the weekend.

The sessions are in Dutch or English.

Cost

You can purchase the yin yoga classes as individual lessons, but a subscription is also possible.

Also possible online and privately

Classes are also offered privately and online via Zoom. Get in touch to discuss the possibilities.

Your tutor during the training

The yoga classes are taught by:

Meike Barelds

Yin yoga & gentle flow teacher

Everything you need is already inside you

Meike is an intuitive and dedicated woman with a deep passion for health, consciousness and movement. Since 2025 she has been guiding students at Del Ferro to come home to their bodies. To soften, to feel and to be truly present, with the help of yoga.

For years she lived from her head, driven by goals, achievements and discipline. Until her body forced her to stand still and listen. With yoga she found the way back to herself, to her feelings and to the inner strength that had always been hidden within her.