Maaike Warnaar

Profession: University lecturer in Middle East Studies

Reason: Pain in shoulders, back, hands/ RSI

I came to Maaike about half a year ago. The pains in my shoulders, back and hands often started when sitting
behind my desk at work, but also when biking, reading, or simply talking to people. Now, most days I am pain-free, but my lessons with Maaike have done much more for me than ‘simply’ getting a grip on the causes of these pains. Maaike helped me develop a deep sense of how I position myself in my surroundings, be it at my desk, on my bike, on the couch, or anywhere else. She helped me to create a greater sense of awareness about how my breathing, earth’s gravity and the structure of my musculoskeletal system can work together in keeping me balanced and pain-free.

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Equally important is her focus on the pause (taking a moment to ‘feel’ instead of rushing into something), which has helped me develop a more mindful approach to activities big and small. Not only do I now pass most of my days without the usual pains, Maaike’s lessons have helped me to live a more relaxed, balanced and mindful life. The benefits of that extend into every area of life.

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