Hi, I’m Shimi, an experienced yoga teacher and a yoga therapist based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

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My background includes an MSc in human resource management, a professional background in health-care research and project management. In other words, I personally understand that jobs that require us to sit for long hours (in front of a computer screen, with the phone, in the car...) encourage a busy mind in a still body and how important it is to counteract this state. 

The practice of yoga offers just that: move your body and slow down your mind. Take a break from (over)thinking by breathing with awareness and moving with intention. 

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In early 2017, after practicing yoga and experiencing its benefits for many years, I decided to follow a Yoga Teacher Training, so I can share my love of yoga through teaching. The more teaching experience I gained, the more I wanted to know. Therefore, after my initial training, I continuously followed workshops and educational programs to deepen my knowledge of the human body, the mind and the connection between them. 

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In 2021 I discovered Yoga Therapy and immediately felt a strong connection. Yoga Therapy educational programs are very comprehensive and include, along with rich theory, practice under the supervision of an experienced yoga therapist. My extensive experience and education equipped me with many tools for exploration of the physical, mental and emotional and the union (=yoga) between them.  

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In early 2023, I started practicing Pilates following an injury. I quickly started to notice the changes: more awareness to and in my body, better alignment, better posture, less pain... The list goes on. Just like with yoga, I wanted to share what I found and felt. For this reason, I decided to follow a comprehensive Pilates teacher training (that includes mat and equipment) and am teaching since late 2025. 

       

I am constantly learning. Everything I learn has an impact on how I practice and teach. Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Pilates are all parts of my sessions. Often with one approach in the foreground and the others in the background.

 

This combination allows me to create unique sessions that always take into account your individual experience and mind-body connection. 

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I am currently offering group and private Pilates sessions, Yoga Therapy sessions and group yoga classes.

 

Feel welcome to contact me for more information about my yoga sessions, any questions, or just to say namaste ✨