Mirjam van Starrenburg, Amsterdam

This Summer I joined the retreat with Ellen. I am a person who decides things quickly and I had a good feeling about the teacher so I did not take me long to choose this retreat. 

I checked out Ellen’s photo and the text she wrote about herself and I can only say this felt good, the program sounded like just what I wanted. What attracted me is a connection, Ellen changed her life completely from a busy Amsterdam life to a more natural lifestyle. I could recognize myself in some things she wrote. I felt we connected straight away. 

Ellen is such a beautiful presence. She is present like a true teacher and yet she gives and holds space for my own process. She is just there without the need to overtly talk much. This felt very nice and gives even more peace. A lot of feeling versus thinking, this is incredible and what I needed! 

She is also fun! What was so cool is that she was open enough for input from the group. The whole group organised a dance night and we had to sweep her off the dance floor. 

I really like her energy and beautiful voice and the magic she brings to her sessions. 

It is a long time since I experienced such a deep relaxation in a way like this, so lovely. 

I learned to activate my yin energy more and I love it! I will keep up doing yin yoga, yoga nidra and relax for sure. Thank you so much Ellen for this lovely retreat!