MindWise Mozambique

11/12/2025

Two spots left for this Sunday!

Join Gerry and Alberta van der Heide for a lovely Sunday afternoon of meditation and yoga practice, in a warm and cozy yurt in the woods.

All welcome, no experience needed.

Welcome.

Mini-Retreat Awakening Gratitude
Nog 1 plekje vrij!!

📅 Zondag 14 DECEMBER 13.30 - 17.00 uur - mini-retreat Awakening Gratitude, samen met Alberta van der Heide van Like Yoga. Welkom voor een liefdevolle middag met meditatie, ontspannen yoga, verbinding en creatieve expressie.
📍 Beetsterzwaag, Friesland - The Netherland,s - - Molenlaan 8
💳 Investering: 55 Euro
👉 Opgave via info@likeyoga.nl

27/11/2025

Mini-Retreat Awakening Gratitude
Nog 1 plekje vrij!!

📅 Zondag 14 DECEMBER 13.30 - 17.00 uur - mini-retreat Awakening Gratitude, samen met Alberta van der Heide van Like Yoga. Welkom voor een liefdevolle middag met meditatie, ontspannen yoga, verbinding en creatieve expressie.
📍 Beetsterzwaag, Friesland - The Netherland,s - - Molenlaan 8
💳 Investering: 55 Euro
👉 Opgave via info@likeyoga.nl

24/11/2025

Many cultures and traditions have welcomed the return of the light during these dark days of winter. Now that I am back in Europe for a short time, the winter days beckon stillness and silence. It’s a time for slowing down and taking stock of our lives, a time for looking inwards.

Close to my home village in Ireland lies a magnificent Neolithic chamber, in Newgrange, Co. Meath. This UNESCO heritage site is a magnificent place to visit. Built over 5,000 years ago, even before the pyramids, nobody really knows why this chamber was built, but on the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice on December 21st, something wonderful happens. As the sun rises over the horizon (if it does, in cloudy Ireland!), its rays shine along a narrow corridor and brilliantly illuminates the interior chamber that lies under the mound. Just think - over 5,000 years ago, our ancestors had the means to calculate this with exact precision - they were not just primitive hunter gatherers!

Even then, the ancient Irish were welcoming the return of the light. Even on the darkest and shortest day of the year, the light begins to return.

On December 21st, along with Anne van der Vaart of , we will also recognise the light of renewal in our lives. Even on our darkest days, the light is always present, always there to be welcomed. Renewal is always possible, even in the depths of our own personal winters.

"Embracing Winter Stillness"

December 21st, 2026, 09.00 - 13.00

Ynbalns Yoga, Oostermeer, Friesland

18/11/2025

11/11/2025

14 December Beetsterzwaag Friesland.
Het wordt een heerlijke middag!

11/11/2025

Very happy and grateful for this wonderful review of our Ocean Mind Ocean Life solo retreat with Debs, from the United Kingdom.

It was just wonderful to practice meditation in a beautiful location, and share our practice, life experiences and beautiful Africa. with her.

Also interested in a solo retreat in unspoiled Africa?
Have a look!

https://bookretreats.com/r/6-day-ocean-mind-ocean-life-solo-meditation-retreat-in-mozambique

07/11/2025

On the shortest day of the year I will find myself back in the beautiful studio of in Oostermeer, Friesland, for a morning mini-retreat. Together with Anne we will reflect on the stillness that winter brings. It's a time for slowing down, a time for pausing and contemplation during the dark winter days. But on this shortest day, the light also begins to return so we will focus on renewal in our lives, reflecting the tradition of the winter solstice and the return of the light. Come and retreat with us and embrace the stillness of a winter's morning.

06/11/2025

Our trip back to Europe begins very soon. While we are there it's always nice to organise a mini-retreat or two. This time I will be doing two in the Netherlands, beginning with this lovely half-day retreat on Awakening Gratitude. Being thankful is a practice in itself. As Meister Eckhart said "if the only prayer you ever say in your life is thank you, it will be enough". It's a pleasure to be working once again with at Like Yoga who will be leading some gentle yoga practice during the afternoon. If you are close to Friesland, come and join us and say "thank you" to yourself. #