Ready to live a well-balanced life and celebrate your unique self?
Let’s do things differently and enjoy a life that fits you better, that feels lighter, with more joy, rest, calm and creativity.
Welcome! You’ve arrived here at exactly the right time.
Hello, I am Nathalie
Passionate about helping you explore and discover ways to rest, unwind, feel calm and happy.
Because I know it can feel scary to change your life and you might be wondering if you are worth it. You find yourself struggling to make it happen. Having doubts whether you have the time and energy to figure out what you want to do differently.
You get caught up in everyday life, so much is happening, your to-do list keeps growing and the kids, your boss, family and friends are calling on you.
If you’re not careful, you’ll just get a headache from pondering what initially started out as a beautiful vision of the future.
Having worked as a family therapist, behavioral scientist and school psychologist for more than 20 years, I know how difficult and important it can be, not only to help others, try to be a “good” mother, sister, daughter and friend, but also to take good care of yourself and follow your own desires and needs.
If there is anything I’ve learned after helping many rediscovering their strength, needs and desires, it’s that we can do this.
Making a change
In my mid-30s, after working for years in (mental) health care and education, experiencing high work pressure and seeying a lot of pain, overwhelm and sadness, I decided to take a path to find more ease, calm and rest.
Explore more ways to feel calm and restful. Rediscover the positive, lighter side of life, which I knew was still there, but saw far too little. To listen to my heart desires and my life purpose for the new season of my life I was entering.
I started to go in nature more often, embraced my creativity and started painting and drawing again. Now my favorite moments are making long walks in a forest or at the coast and when I can let my brush move to the sounds and rhythm of the music, which is always on in the background.
Making a change
In my mid-30s, after working for years in (mental) health care and education, experiencing high work pressure and seeying a lot of pain, overwhelm and sadness, I decided to take a path to find more ease, calm and rest.
Explore more ways to feel calm and restful. Rediscover the positive, lighter side of life, which I knew was still there, but saw far too little. To listen to my heart desires and my life purpose for the new season of my life I was entering.
I started to go in nature more often, embraced my creativity and started painting and drawing again. Now my favorite moments are making long walks in a forest or at the coast and when I can let my brush move to the sounds and rhythm of the music, which is always on in the background.
Mindful living, nature and creativity have become the foundation of my business that is based in the Netherlands. As an mentor, educator and guide I use it to increase your self-care and well-being combining evidence-based methods with creativity and listening to your heart.
Mindful living
Consciously noticing your surroundings and yourself so that you can live more in the present moment. Feeling, noticing and ‘being’ first and then thinking about what a possible next step might be.
Connecting with nature
It is a source of (creative) inspiration and gives perspective. It helps you slow down and replenish your energy, so that you can live life again with more healthy energy and resilience.
Creativity
It doesn’t matter what your favorite creative activity is. Both getting started yourself and creating a pleasant safe place that truly feels like your personal oasis help you restore and embrace more light and joy in your life.
Why work with me?
You are the expert of your life. The answers, your power and needs already lie within you. But it can feel lonely and sometimes it is just hard to see where to go next. Let me walk beside you on your path.
Educator and mentor
I have worked 20+ years in (mental) health care and education where I worked with children, adolescents and adults as a behavioral scientist, family therapist and schoolpsychologist.
Masters in Social and behavorial sciences, Leiden University
Certified in Cognitive behavioral therapy
Trained in basics of mindfulness
Certified in Art based learning from ArtEZ University of the Arts
Member of the professional association NVO
Yoga teacher & Yoga Nidra /EcoNidra facilitator
I see yoga as a gentle way to connect with your body and get grounded. A moment just for you. Nothing too spiritual, just very down to earth and practical. Yoga nidra is my biggest passion. A wonderful way to rest on a deeper level. And if you want a way to listen to and connect with your needs, desires and intentions.
Certified 200h yoga teacher (accredited by Yoga Alliance)
Certified Yoga Nidra facilitator (accredited by Yoga Alliance)
Certified EcoNidra facilitator
Previous partnerships
The heart of it all
Respect, kindness & trust
I believe it is important to have a safe place where you can share your story. This can be yourself, a private sanctuary in your home, in a connection with a loved one or with me.
Kindness, openness, trust and respect are the foundation for a beneficial connection.
Clarity
There may be more light in life. Lightness in what you do, feel and how you live. Light in your home, your own safe haven. A light shining on your desires and your own strengths.
Allow yourself to follow your own inner wisdom or find a guide who shines light on your path looking for new directions, listening to your needs and desires.
Flow & Intuition
Everyone is unique and needs something slightly different. It’s nice then if you try to follow what feels right, what makes your heart sing and blossom. What gives you a smile or a little flutter in your heart. In complete freedom.
What do you need right now? Take a moment to close your eyes and listen and feel. Follow what comes into your mind.
Here is how you can work with me
Workshop
The journey in a work of art
A workshop to enhance creative thinking in a unique way
1:1 support
The journey to clarity
A deep dive to rest, restore and reclaim your own strengths
Workshop
EcoNidra
Experience deep relaxation and connect with yourself where yoganidra and nature meet