Studio Reyn

Neurodivergent yoga teacher & somatic therapist
Helping your nervous system find its way home
For the ones who think too much & feel everything
Since 2009

Peaceful studio at the water for yoga classes, massage therapy and naturopathic therapy.

05/05/2026

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
- Viktor Frankl

Today is Liberation Day 🕊️
Viktor Frankl — psychiatrist, neurologist, and Holocaust survivor - lost almost his entire family in the concentration camps. And yet he gave us one of the most powerful lessons on the human capacity to heal.

It’s something I come across again and again in therapy: you can’t always change a situation. But you can change the way you look at it. Not as a bypass. Not as toxic positivity. But as a real, deep shift - from the inside out.

That’s not a small thing. That might just be the most courageous thing there is.

Is there something in your life right now that’s asking you for this kind of shift? Save this one for the days when it’s hard to remember. 🌿

Happy Liberation Day. 🕊️❤️

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23/04/2026

I move your body.
You do nothing.
That’s exactly the point.

One of the things I use in my sessions is inspired by the Träger Approach — a method where the body is gently rocked and moved so the nervous system can learn to let go. Arms, legs, head, spine. Not to fix anything. But to experience that letting go is safe.

For people who’ve been carrying tension so long they can’t feel it anymore — this is often a revelation.
Oh. It can feel like this.

With ADHD, autism, or simply a nervous system that’s always worked a little harder than most — the restlessness often lives deeper than thoughts. It lives in the tissue. In the way you hold your shoulders. In what happens when someone lifts your arm and you don’t immediately let go.
That’s where I work.

Curious what this feels like? Send me a DM.

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21/04/2026

She wanted to hold onto the feeling.
And that was exactly the moment to stop.
Because the moment you want to hold onto something, you’re already back in your head.

Yesterday: personalized yoga nidra and visama vrtti pranayama. A breathing practice to balance the nervous system, improve energy levels, reduce stress, promote mental clarity and a greater sense of calm.

No performance. No goals. Just — being here.
For people whose energy runs high, but not in a good way — this kind of work exists. And it works.

(Appointments are open. Link in bio.)
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12/04/2026

Behind the scenes of today’s photoshoot with the incredibly talented Harold Pereira 🙏

Harold has a gift for capturing people as they truly are — no wonder he’s a beloved name in the yoga world and a familiar face behind the lens of Indo magazines and cookbooks.

Feeling so grateful for these images that will soon find a home on my website and socials. More to come 🌿

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26/03/2026

Last week I had the privilege of experiencing Nyepi — the Balinese Day of Silence.

It’s a sacred Hindu New Year based on the Saka calendar: a full 24 hours (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.) of complete stillness. The entire island shuts down. No flights. No traffic. No businesses. Just four simple but profound prohibitions — no work, no fire or light, no travel, no entertainment.

Ngembak Geni is the beautiful counterpart to Nyepi — the day that follows the silence.

The name translates to “relighting the fire” — and it marks the joyful return of activity and community spirit.

Families visit one another to ask for forgiveness, mend relationships, and express gratitude. It symbolizes the rekindling of not just physical fire, but also the warmth of human connection.

Shops and restaurants reopen, and in Denpasar, the famous Omed-Omedan Kissing Ritual takes place, where unmarried young people participate in a traditional mass ceremony. It is a day of socializing, noise, and life returning to the island.

The full arc is striking — the explosive energy of the Ogoh-ogoh parade the night before Nyepi, then 24 hours of complete silence, and then Ngembak Geni as a gentle, warm reopening. Stillness first, then connection.

Have you ever experienced something that completely reset your nervous system? Drop a 🔥 below if you’d love to witness a moment like this someday.

26/03/2026

Last week I had the privilege of experiencing Nyepi — the Balinese Day of Silence 🤫

It’s a sacred Hindu New Year based on the Saka calendar: a full 24 hours (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.) of complete stillness. The entire island shuts down. No airports. No traffic. No businesses.

Just four simple but profound prohibitions — no work, no fire or light, no travel, no entertainment.

Ngembak Geni is the beautiful counterpart to Nyepi — the day that follows the silence.

The name translates to “relighting the fire” — and it marks the joyful return of activity and community spirit. After 24 hours of total stillness, the fire — both literal and metaphorical — is kindled again.

Families visit one another to ask for forgiveness, mend relationships, and express gratitude. It symbolizes the rekindling of not just physical fire, but also the warmth of human connection.

Shops and restaurants reopen, and in Denpasar, the famous Omed-Omedan Kissing Ritual takes place, where unmarried young people participate in a traditional mass ceremony. It is a day of socializing, noise, and life returning to the island.

This tradition underscores a deeply held Balinese belief: true harmony comes not just from silence, but from reconciliation and compassion.

The full arc is striking — the explosive energy of the Ogoh-ogoh parade the night before Nyepi, then 24 hours of complete silence, and then Ngembak Geni as a gentle, warm reopening. Stillness first, then connection.

Have you ever experienced something that completely reset your nervous system? Drop a 🔥 below if you’d love to witness a moment like this someday.

16/03/2026

In a few days, Bali will fall completely silent. 🌑
Nyepi — the Balinese Day of Silence — is something I’ve never experienced before. No lights, no traffic, no noise. The whole island pauses. A full day of stillness, reflection, and reset. Not as a punishment, but as a gift.
But before the silence comes the storm. 🔥

All around Bali, communities have been working for weeks on their ogoh-ogoh — enormous, handcrafted demon statues that will be paraded through the streets on the eve of Nyepi to chase away negative energy before the new year begins.

We were just cruising past on our scooter when this one stopped us in our tracks. Waiting at a temple, ready to go. The detail, the size, the sheer devotion that went into making it… we had to stop.

And now we wait. In a few days, these streets will fill with gamelan music, fire, and hundreds of people moving as one — and then, almost overnight, everything will go quiet.
I don’t know yet what this silence will bring me. But I’m already feeling it. 🙏

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day.
I’m not celebrating it with a big gesture — but I am pausing to ask you something.

This week I read that women still experience more health issues than men — physically and mentally. And honestly? It didn’t surprise me. Because I see it every day. Full schedules. Caring for others. Carrying so much.

We are strong. But somewhere along the way, we sometimes lose touch with our own bodies.

That’s exactly where yoga starts for me. Not about performing better. But about something much simpler — feeling what’s alive in your body. Slowing down. Breathing. Listening.

So here’s my question for today:
When did you last really take the time to listen to your body? 🌿

Happy International Women’s Day. You deserve that moment too.

26/02/2026

While I’m pottering around at home, the phone rings. “This is Rasti Rostelli, I’m not sure if you know me.” Cautiously, I tell him I certainly do. He asks if I want to give a workshop about yoga. A three-hour workshop. In four days 😳

“You’re catching me off guard,” I say. “It sounds fun, but I’ve never done it before. And I have one problem. Two months ago I had a hip replacement, so I’m not physically at my best and can’t demonstrate everything properly. My idea would be to weave in some theory.” He’s completely fine with that.

“Isn’t he a charlatan?” asks a friend. After some research, I can’t find anything shocking. And we conclude that the worst that can happen is that I don’t get paid. But then I’ll have had a fun experience and a great story to add to my repertoire — and I have quite a few of those.

That Sunday, Rasti pulls up in his Mercedes and we drive to Eemnes. Curious, I ask how he found me and why he asked me on such short notice. He says: “If you had told me you needed more time to prepare, you wouldn’t be good at your job.” There’s something to that. As my friend puts it: “You’ve been doing this for so long, you’re so experienced — you know what you’re talking about.”

In Eemnes, time flies. Where I had initially worried about everything — including the fact that there wasn’t even a break — I feel completely comfortable.

I speak with a participant who has muscular rheumatism. She takes Prednisone. Without putting her in a hypnotic state, Rasti Rostelli convinced her to support herself like a plank between two chairs — and then stood on top of her. The woman had a battle with her angel and devil on her shoulders, but in the end she did it. According to the other participants, she has changed enormously since that day. The power of conviction.

Because Rasti Rostelli puts on wild shows where he hypnotises people and gets them — on a voluntary basis — to do or see things (like imagining everyone in the audience is naked, or eating a lemon while being told it’s a peach), many people associate him with being a fraud. A charlatan. Is that because we’re afraid of the unknown, the unexplainable?

It’s the same with yoga. People have a certain image of it. The stereotype of the bohemian health nut may be fading — but many still think you need to be flexible and drink oat milk. Yoga is so much more than that. And that’s exactly what I wanted to convey in my workshop. Based on the reaction below, I managed to reach at least one person. And that makes me incredibly happy.

“I thought it was really well done — and I mean that sincerely. Clear, enjoyable, and engaging. The space you created and the philosophy behind it should always be part of yoga teaching, in my opinion.
You ended up in quite a special group, didn’t you? 😊

But I’m going to take my wife to a yoga session soon, so we can experience it together.
I’ll go over everything and keep you well informed — I’m sure it’ll be great.
I really enjoyed it.

I’d also like to say that you’re a pleasant and humble person — diplomatic and carefully feeling your way — and those are wonderful qualities.
See you soon.”

03/02/2026

7 Weeks Post-Op: Back to Building Strength 💪

Seven weeks after my total hip replacement, I’m focusing on rebuilding strength and stability. Here’s some exercises that’s helping me on this recovery journey:

✅ Squats with resistance band around thighs - These activate my glutes and hip abductors, which are crucial for hip stability. The band keeps my knees tracking properly and prevents them from caving inward, protecting my new hip while strengthening the muscles around it.

✅ Sit-ups - Core strength is essential for taking pressure off my hip during daily movements. A strong core means better posture and less compensation from my recovering hip.

✅ Lunges and side lunges - These build functional strength for real-world movements like climbing stairs and getting in and out of cars. Side lunges specifically target the gluteus medius, which stabilizes the pelvis when standing on one leg.

✅ Isometric holds - Holding positions builds endurance in my muscles without excessive joint movement, making them perfect for this stage of recovery. They’re teaching my muscles to support my hip for longer periods.

✅ Torso twists with resistance band - My obliques help with rotational movements and overall core stability. Strengthening them reduces the rotational stress on my hip joint during everyday activities.

✅ Alternate nostril breathing - This calming practice helps with balance, both physical and mental. Recovery isn’t just physical—managing stress and staying centered makes a real difference in healing.

✅ Infrared light therapy - I’m using this to potentially reduce inflammation and promote circulation, supporting the healing process at a cellular level.

Every body is different, every posture is different.
Listen to your body, respect your limitations, and celebrate the small wins. Consult your own doctor or physio for your personal recovery plan. Questions or comments? Send me a DM ✨ I am happy to help wherever I can 🙌🏼

25/01/2026

Studio Reyn. In motion.

Over the past year, my work has refined itself.
Less doing, more listening.

Studio Reyn is moving — not away from what it was,
but closer to what feels true now.

I’ve updated my logo and website to reflect this phase:
grounded, embodied, spacious.

This is not a rebrand.
It’s a realignment.

Take a look if you’re curious.
I’d love to hear your thoughts ✨

Presence

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Www. Studioreyn. Nl
Amsterdam
1019

Telefoon

+31643246232

Website

http://www.studioreyn.nl/

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