Special: Creative Yoga for Self Discovery

7 december 2025 • 13:00 - 15:30
Oudegracht 366
Valerie Rossi
Background My youth in Belgium was infused with sports, with an intense Karate practice in my teens and later on various styles of dance. I discovered yoga as a teenager, and rekindled my practice in 2018 when my being longed for more softness, slowness and authenticity. Yoga has allowed me to gently rebuild inner strength, and is still a daily ally in reconnecting with what rings true to me. In karate, dance or yoga, movement has always been a coming home, a means to detach from conditioned thoughts and to tap into inner truth - feeling the presence of the soul in the body and embodying a more assured and joyful version of myself. Keen to share my passion with others, I trained at Arhanta Yoga Ashram in 2022. I would love to assist others on their own journey of self-discovery and health, promoting a slower pace and the cultivation of awareness. Learning to meet and to hold space for what is present in body and mind, is what makes us able to feel fully embodied here and now, slowly shedding tensions, learning to move (physically and through life) with more ease, more strength and more joy, and eventually (re)connecting with that inner spark within our heart. In class My teaching style is focused, enthusiastic, and kind-hearted, infused with invitations to slow down and to pay attention to bodily sensations, as well as gentle encouragements to challenge yourself in a mindful way. You will often hear me emphasise the importance of finding steadiness and comfort in each yoga pose (body, mind and breath). I’m eager to create a space where you can tune into the mind-body relationship, and feel safe to come back to yourself.

Beschrijving

Find balance, creativity, and serenity in an inspiring fusion of art and yoga!

Join Valerie for a transformative workshop that combines the calming practice of yoga with the creative power of expressive arts. You’ll be invited into a gentle yoga practice to ground your body and mind, blended with some art therapy-inspired exercises designed to explore your breath, inner sensations and emotions.

Cultivate a deep inner listening, tap into your intuitive power and bring the unconscious conscious.

In this workshop, you will learn how to connect mind and body through mindful movement and creative expression. You’ll experience the calming effects of yoga, enhancing self-awareness and relaxation, while expressive arts exercises will help you explore your inner landscape through color, shape, and imagery.

Enjoy a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can create, reflect, and tap into your inner wisdom. Explore that felt sense of knowing something in your body, even when you lack the words to describe it. Expect to leave feeling more centered, empowered, and creatively inspired!

No prior experience in yoga or art is required—just an open mind and heart for a unique journey of self-discovery.