Group classes
How our group classes work
Strength is an essential facet of a healthy body, but the valuable addition that group classes offer to overall well-being should certainly not be underestimated. Our classes include five core components: Flexibility and agility, Muscle strength and building, Cardiovascular training, Balance and coordination, and finally Relaxation and mindfulness. Each class is infused with various qualities that contribute to a holistic approach to health and fitness.
√ You experience improved flexibility – When you experience more space in your body, you often also experience more space in your being
√ Improved Core strength – you strengthen the core muscles, which contributes to a strong and stable torso
√ Posture improvement – The focus on body awareness helps improve overall posture.
√ Expression and fun – Integrating dance aspects makes the activity fun and expressive.
Group class explanation
Which group classes are there? And what are they good for?
Which class is most suitable?
1. Mindful Pilates
- Goal: Strengthening Core Strength, flexibility, and body awareness; overall fitness improvement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Muscle toning, improved posture, better blood circulation, coordination, and balance; mental and physical relaxation.
- Target group: Everyone, including beginners and individuals with injuries or complaints.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing, towel, water/sports drink.
2. Hatha Yoga
- Goal: Balancing the body, making muscles/connective tissue supple, and controlling breathing.
- Benefits: Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual development; improved concentration.
- Target group: Open to everyone without specific requirements.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
3. Zen Boxing | Boxing & Yin Yoga
- Goal: Releasing stress and tension through boxing, followed by deep relaxation and recovery via yin yoga. Finding balance between effort (yang) and relaxation (yin).
- Benefits: Relief of mental and physical tension, improved flexibility, inner peace, and recovery of body and mind.
- Target group: Open to everyone, from beginners to advanced, without specific requirements.
- What to bring: Comfortable sportswear, boxing gloves (optional, often provided).
4. Yoga and Pilates Combination
- Goal: Combines the strength and fitness aspects of Pilates with the soothing and meditative elements of Yoga.
- Benefits: Stress reduction, increased flexibility, strength, and endurance; improved body control.
- Target group: Everyone seeking both physical and mental benefits.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing, possibly a mat.
5. Yin Yang Yoga
- Goal: Creating balance between dynamic (Yang) and meditative (Yin) exercises.
- Benefits: Improved flexibility of joints and connective tissue; injury prevention.
- Target group: All levels, including beginners.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
6. Yin Yoga
- Goal: Slow, calm yoga that promotes deep relaxation of muscles and connective tissue.
- Benefits: Better energy flow, recovery and prevention of physical complaints; meditative effect.
- Target group: Everyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
7. Recovery Yoga and Long Covid Yoga
- Goal: Promoting recovery from Long Covid, chronic illness, stress/burnout via breathing exercises, gentle yoga, and mindfulness.
- Benefits: Strengthens diaphragm and breathing, improved energy and relaxation.
- Target group: Individuals recovering from Long Covid, chronic illnesses, or stress-related complaints.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing, sign up for intake.
8. Lu Jong (Healing Yoga)
- Goal: Improving physical health and bringing balance to body, breath, and mind through Tibetan movements.
- Benefits: Resistance to disease, general strength, better immune system, and sharper senses.
- Target group: Everyone, regardless of level or condition.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
9. Yoga Dance
- Goal: Combination of dance, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
- Benefits: Energy boost, relaxation, and personal expression.
- Target group: Everyone, regardless of age or dance experience.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
10. Yoga and Qigong
- Goal: Connects Yoga and Qigong for balance, energy, and relaxation. Promotes circulation in body, mind, and breath. Strengthens focus on the here and now.
- Benefits: Energy management, awareness, and healing.
- Target audience: Anyone who wants to get out of their head and into their conscious body. The classes offer room for personal attention through hands-on corrections.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing, a mat, and water.
11. Zhineng Qigong
- Goal: Loosening the body and calming the mind; living vitally and energetically.
- Benefits: Improved muscles, joints, immune system, mental and emotional health.
- Target group: Everyone, practiced worldwide.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
12. Zhong Xin Dao – I Liq Chuan
- Goal: This martial art combines Zen, Tai Chi, and martial arts into one system focused on balance, awareness, and natural power. You don’t just learn how you move – but why you move that way. Every exercise is a mirror for your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
- Benefits: More efficient use of your energy and nervous system. Being able to react more flexibly to what’s happening around you and under pressure. Strengthening muscles and joints without overtaxing them. Insight into the workings of Nature.
- Target audience: All levels and all styles. Standing class alternating between solo and partner exercises.
- What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
13. Body and Mind Interval & HIIT & Relax
- Goal: Combining intensive exercises with relaxation techniques.
- Benefits: Improved fitness, strength, coordination, flexibility, and stress management.
- Target group: Everyone who loves moving to music.
- What to bring: Fitness/yoga mat, towel, water bottle, small weights (for Body & Mind Interval).
Mindful Pilates
Goal
Pilates focuses on strengthening Core Strength, increasing flexibility, and awareness of one’s own body. It aims to make you aware of how your body functions and to let you train within your own capabilities. This method, developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, combines physical and mental aspects in a structured workout, performed on a mat. The ultimate goal is achieving good posture, greater freedom of movement, fitness, and balance.
Benefits
The practice of Pilates offers numerous benefits:
– Strengthening and shaping of muscles
– Prevention of physical ailments
– Improvement of posture and body awareness
– Better blood circulation and metabolism
– A tighter body
– Increased coordination and flexibility
– More joy and strength in life
– A more vital, energetic, and cheerful feeling
– Improved physical and mental balance
– Active relaxation and stress reduction
Target group
Pilates is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, physical condition, or experience level. Even individuals with injuries or physical and mental complaints can participate. Children from 12 years old may join under the guidance of a parent. It is an inclusive method that encourages training within one’s own capabilities.
What to bring to class
For a Pilates class, make sure you bring the following:
1. Comfortable clothing that you feel good in.
2. The class is done barefoot or in socks, so shoes are not necessary.
3. A towel, for comfort or to wipe away sweat.
4. Water or sports drink, essential to stay hydrated.
Pilates at Purazen is known as ‘Mindful Pilates’, with even more emphasis on moving from relaxation and stability. It invites you to come and experience the difference from traditional Pilates and embrace a new life, as promised by J. Pilates after 30 sessions.
Power Pilates
Goal
Power Pilates – strength, length, and vitality
In this energetic Power Pilates class, we don’t just strengthen your core – with special focus on the deep, stabilizing muscles – but we also train the larger muscle groups. The result: a strong, stable core and a powerful, flexible body that is in balance.
A large part of the class consists of standing, controlled exercises where we activate multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Your arms and shoulders receive extra attention, making your entire upper body stronger and more toned.
In addition to strength, we constantly work on lengthening the muscles, increasing your mobility, flexibility, and freedom of movement. We often use props such as weights, balls, or bands to keep your training varied, challenging, and fun.
Every exercise has multiple options, so you can always participate at your own level. This makes Power Pilates accessible and effective for almost everyone – whether you want to push your limits or build up in a responsible way.
Benefits
Benefits of Power Pilates:
– Strong core & better posture – You work on the deep core muscles that provide stability and a straight, powerful posture.
– Total-body workout – Not just your abs, but also arms, shoulders, legs, and glutes are included.
– More mobility & flexibility – By focusing on muscle lengthening, you feel more flexible and move more easily.
– Functional strength – The controlled, standing exercises help you become stronger in movements you use every day.
– Variety & challenge – Using props (weights, balls, bands) keeps every class fresh and stimulating.
– Suitable for every level – Thanks to multiple options per exercise, you can adjust the intensity to your level.
– Mind-body connection – The conscious way of moving improves your coordination and focus.
– Energy boost – You leave the class feeling stronger, longer, and lighter in your body.
Target group
Power Pilates is ideal for anyone who wants to become stronger and more flexible – from beginners to advanced.
It’s perfect for people who want to improve their core and posture, for example, if you sit a lot during work.
Athletes who want to increase their stability and mobility or prevent injuries will also benefit greatly.
The class is accessible and effective: you train the whole body without too much impact on your joints.
And because options are always provided, you can adjust the intensity to your level.
In short: Power Pilates is suitable for anyone who wants to build a strong, flexible, and energetic body.
What to bring to class
For a Pilates class, make sure you bring the following:
1. Comfortable clothing that you feel good in.
2. The class is done barefoot or in socks, so shoes are not necessary.
3. A towel, for comfort or to wipe away sweat.
4. Water or sports drink, essential to stay hydrated.
Pilates at Purazen is known as ‘Mindful Pilates’, with even more emphasis on moving from relaxation and stability. It invites you to come and experience the difference from traditional Pilates and embrace a new life, as promised by J. Pilates after 30 sessions.
Zen Boxing
Zen Boxing | Boxing & Yin Yoga
In today’s hectic world, where stress and tension often prevail, more and more people are looking for effective ways to relieve and relax both their body and mind. An emerging trend that provides this is the combination of boxing and yin yoga.
Exert, Release, and Relax
The concept of boxing and yin yoga revolves around finding balance between effort and relaxation, or the yang and yin energies in our body. It starts with intensive and energetic boxing, where you can release stress and anger. After this physical outlet, you transition to the calm and silence of yin yoga, where your body and mind come to rest. This transition from action to relaxation ensures that you feel completely restored and renewed both mentally and physically.
Is this combination for you?
If you are sensitive to stress or tension, or if you simply enjoy both yoga and boxing, then this class is definitely for you. The combination of the physical intensity of boxing and the deep relaxation of yin yoga offers a holistic approach to improving your well-being. This combination form helps you not only to discover and push your physical limits but also to find mental peace and balance.
Benefits:
√ want to learn to relax;
√ want to channel your energy in a nice way;
√ are looking for balance between body and mind;
√ love kickboxing and/or Yin yoga;
√ want to be active;
√ want stronger muscles and more flexible connective tissue;
√ like to push your physical and mental limits;
√ want to get out of your head and into your body;
√ are curious about boxing and/or Yin yoga.
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Hatha Yoga
Goal
Hatha Yoga aims to bring balance between body and mind by making the body flexible and strong. It uses physical exercises (asanas) linked to breathing to improve health and achieve a state of inner peace. In between, space is offered for reflection and awareness, while breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation also play an important role.
Effects
The practice of Hatha Yoga has a holistic impact:
– Improves physical health by making muscles and connective tissue flexible
– Has a positive effect on an emotional, mental, and spiritual level
– Teaches control over body and breath, which contributes to inner peace and balance
– The integration of opposing energies (sun and moon, action and internalization) promotes a balanced life
Basic Principles
Hatha Yoga is based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, which describe eight stages of yoga as a path to a meaningful life. The principles of yama (ethical standards) and niyama (self-discipline) form the ethical basis, while asana (physical exercise) and pranayama (breath control) form the practical core of Hatha Yoga.
For whom
Hatha Yoga is suitable for everyone looking for a way to balance their body and mind. Due to the open flow and the absence of a strict founder or gurus, there is room for personal interpretation and adaptation to individual needs and capabilities.
What to bring to class
For a Hatha Yoga class, it is recommended to bring the following:
1. Comfortable clothing that offers freedom of movement.
2. A yoga mat for the exercises.
3. A water bottle to stay hydrated.
4. Possibly a towel and a pillow or bolster for extra comfort during relaxation exercises and meditation.
The essence of Hatha Yoga lies in the balance between effort and relaxation, and the harmonization of opposites in our lives. This makes it a powerful practice for both physical and mental well-being.
Yoga and Pilates
Goal
This combined class offers the best of Yoga and Pilates, specifically designed for people who cannot choose between the two or who want to experience the benefits of both disciplines. Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles and thereby improves muscle strength and posture, while Yoga focuses more on inner peace and embraces a lifestyle of mindfulness.
Effects
– Strengthening core muscles: Through Pilates, you improve strength, flexibility, and control over your body.
– Improved posture: Pilates helps in developing a strong, stable core.
– Inner peace: Yoga offers tools for stress reduction and promoting mental clarity.
– Increased flexibility and endurance: Through a combination of both practices.
– Improved breath control: Essential in both Yoga and Pilates for promoting relaxation and strengthening muscles.
Philosophy
– Pilates: Focused on physical fitness, with emphasis on training core muscles through controlled, precise movements.
– Yoga: Focus on one’s own experience, exploration of possibilities without a fixed structure, where each posture (asana) has its unique meaning and purpose.
For whom
This class is ideal for everyone who wants to experience both the physical benefits of Pilates and explore the mental and spiritual aspects of Yoga. It is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners in both disciplines, with individual adjustments possible to meet personal needs.
What to bring to class
1. Comfortable clothing: That allows movement without restriction.
2. Yoga mat: For support during floor exercises.
3. Water bottle: Hydration is essential, both before and after class.
4. Open mind: Willingness to embrace both the challenges of Pilates and the peace of Yoga.
This combination class is an excellent choice for people striving for a holistic approach to fitness, where both the body and mind are central. Discover for yourself which balance between Yoga and Pilates suits you best and experience how this fusion of disciplines can improve your overall well-being.
Yin Yang Yoga
Goal
Yin Yang Yoga offers a harmonious combination of active and dynamic Yang Yoga from the Vinyasa tradition with calm and meditative Yin Yoga. The goal is to find a balance between movement and rest, action and silence, addressing both the flexibility of joints and connective tissue and the strength and elasticity of muscles. This balance contributes to preventing injuries and maintaining a fit and healthy body.
Effects
– Improved flexibility of joints and connective tissue: Through the Yin aspect of the class, which focuses on stretching to relieve deeper tensions and blockages.
– Strengthening muscles: The Yang part focuses on strength and muscle building through active flow yoga, combined with breathing.
– Injury prevention: By combining both elements, the body is approached in a holistic way, which contributes to preventing injuries.
– Balance between body and mind: The combination of Yin and Yang balances not only the physical body but also the mind.
For whom
Yin Yang Yoga is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, experience, or condition. The class is flexibly designed so that postures can be performed at different levels, making this form of yoga suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Participants are encouraged to move within their own capabilities and discover what their body needs.
What to bring to class
1. Comfortable clothing: That offers freedom of movement for both the active and quiet parts of the class.
2. Yoga mat: For performing the exercises.
3. Water bottle: To stay hydrated during class.
4. Optional props: Such as blocks, straps, or bolsters to make certain postures more accessible or to deepen them.
5. Open attitude: Be prepared to embrace both the physical and mental challenges of the class.
Yin Yang Yoga is an invitation to recognize and embrace the duality in our existence. It offers a path to balance and harmony, not only on the mat but also in daily life. By integrating opposites, a profound sense of well-being and unity is created.
Yin Yoga
Goal
Yin Yoga focuses on achieving deep relaxation in muscles and connective tissue by holding postures for a long time. This form of yoga promotes energy flow, which has a positive impact on the body by accelerating recovery and healing processes. It is a calm and slow yoga practice, ideal for profound physical and mental relaxation.
Benefits
– Deep relaxation: Long-held postures ensure thorough relaxation of muscles and connective tissue.
– Improved energy flow: Stimulates better flow of energy, contributing to well-being and health.
– Promotion of recovery and healing: Supports the body in its natural recovery processes.
– Accessibility for everyone: Regardless of age, body shape, condition, or flexibility.
– Preventive effect: Compensates for the consequences of too little or one-sided movement, such as prolonged sitting.
– Calming and meditative: Offers mental peace and resilience against daily stress and stimuli.
For whom
Yin Yoga is suitable for everyone, regardless of age, condition, or yoga experience. It is particularly useful for people who:
– Seek a supplement to active (sports) training
– Need a calming and meditative form of movement
– Want to recover from injuries or support the body’s healing
– Are looking for ways to compensate for the effects of one-sided or minimal movement
What to bring to class
For a Yin Yoga class, it is recommended to bring the following:
1. Comfortable clothing: That does not hinder movement and in which you can easily relax.
2. Yoga mat: For performing the postures.
3. Supportive props: Such as pillows, bolsters, and blocks to make certain postures more comfortable.
4. Blanket: For extra warmth during final relaxation or long-held postures.
5. Openness and patience: Yin Yoga requires a calm approach and the willingness to hold postures longer.
Yin Yoga offers a unique opportunity to slow down and turn deeply inward, a perfect counterpart to the active and fast-paced aspects of daily life. It promotes not only physical but also mental and emotional balance, making it an essential practice for everyone striving for overall well-being.
Get Moving – Vital, flexible, and relaxed!
🧘♀️ Get Moving – Vital, flexible, and relaxed!
Would you like to work on your health, fitness, and relaxation in an accessible way? Then Get Moving is really for you!
During this class, we get your whole body moving in a friendly way. We start with a cheerful warm-up in the style of Nederland in Beweging: marching in place with variations in direction, tempo, and arm movements. Good for your heart, your brain, and your mood!
Then we gradually build up to a bit more strength: we do simple squats and lunges with variations, so your muscles get stronger and your balance improves.
After the active part, we finish with gentle stretching exercises and smooth rotations for ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. This keeps you flexible and prevents stiffness.
We end with a wonderful lying body scan or breathing meditation. A moment of rest and awareness, so that your body and mind come back into full balance.
🕊️ This class is perfect for anyone who enjoys moving in a gentle, mindful way – and is also very suitable for seniors or people in recovery.
Do you want to feel good in your skin again and relax consciously? Come join us and experience it for yourself!
Recovery Yoga
RECOVERY YOGA for illness | We provide weekly Recovery Yoga classes for people recovering from the effects of Long Covid, chronic illness, cancer, or stress/burnout.
The mind-body techniques from (aplomb) yoga, breath therapy, meditation, and mindfulness. We use gentle postures and movements from aplomb yoga for more relaxation and flexibility. We also do exercises from restorative yoga and nidra yoga to relax the body more. There is a lot of personal attention. The body’s self-healing capacity is addressed. Much attention is paid to the healthy part of the body (and mind).
This class is suitable for participants:
* with a chronic illness;
* with (long) Covid or breathing or tension-related
complaints;
* with cancer;
* dealing with fatigue syndrome;
* with burnout or overstrain;
* with insomnia;
* with long-term health complaints who want to improve their quality of
life.
Breath & Balance
You breathe all day long, often without thinking about it. But did you know that your breathing has a direct influence on how you feel? In the Breath & Balance classes, you learn how to breathe consciously to create more peace, focus, and energy – both during the class and in your daily life.
During this class, we use various breathing techniques that help release tension, calm your nervous system, and quiet your mind. This way, you experience how you can switch from stress to relaxation with just a few conscious breaths.
Each week focuses on a specific theme, such as breath for peace, focus, energy, or healing. You learn practical exercises that you can apply immediately when you need them – at home, at work, or before going to sleep. This conscious way of breathing creates more space in your body and makes you feel more energetic and balanced.
Target audience: The classes are accessible and open to everyone. Whether you’re looking for a moment of relaxation, want to learn to handle stress better, or are just curious about the power of your breath: you are welcome.
Instructor: Nathalja – breath coach, hypnotherapeut, and human design guide. With her warm and calm guidance, she creates a safe setting where you can explore your breath and experience a deeper connection with yourself.
Lu Jong Yoga
Discover the power of Lu Jong – Yoga
Treat yourself to a moment of peace, recovery, and new energy.
Lu Jong is an ancient Tibetan form of movement that brings body, breath, and mind into harmony. With gentle, flowing movements and conscious breathing, you reach deep relaxation while your body becomes stronger and more vital.
✨ What you experience in the class:
Tension falls away – stress makes way for peace
You feel more flexible, energetic, and lighter
Your mind becomes quieter and your focus sharper
Your immune system gets a natural boost
Every movement is simple, accessible, and immediately felt. You don’t need any experience – everyone can participate and benefit.
At Purazen Gym, we follow the authentic lineage of Tulku Lobsang, so you can get to know the pure essence of this transformative form of yoga.
🌸 Why choose Lu Jong?
While Yin and Hatha primarily provide relaxation and flexibility, Lu Jong also offers a deep healing effect – physically, emotionally, and mentally. It is yoga that goes beyond movement alone.
🧘 What to bring?
Comfortable clothing
Possibly a mat, towel, or blanket
👉 Reserve your spot and experience for yourself how quickly you feel the difference.
Lu Jong is more than yoga – it’s a gift to yourself.
Tibetan Relax Yoga
“For physical and emotional health”
Tibetan Relax Yoga contains elements of Hatha Yoga, which is based on centuries-old Eastern medical and meditative traditions. Practicing Tibetan Relax Yoga is an excellent way to promote your physical and emotional health, vitality, and balance. A comprehensive and refined system of simple breathing, movement, and self-massage exercises brings you into contact with the sensations that form the basis of a relaxed, balanced, and happy existence. In subtle and often surprising ways, you notice how energy starts flowing again and how physical, emotional, and mental blockages can melt away.
Benefits and effects
Relaxation, lets energy flow better through your body, makes you feel better and more energetic, prevents stress in your life.
For whom
Tibetan Relax Yoga helps prevent stress and can be practiced by everyone, regardless of age or condition (from 12 years old). Tibetan Relax Yoga also forms a good preparation for meditation.
What should you bring
You can wear comfortable clothing. Clothing you feel comfortable in. If you get cold feet quickly, we recommend bringing socks. Also, if you have one, bring your own yoga mat and a blanket. We also have these for loan, so if you don’t have them, that’s fine.
Yoga Dance
Yoga Dance is a wonderful combination of movement, dance, yoga, mindfulness, breath, and meditation. When dancing, you let yourself be guided by your intuition and your body. You discover your own movements, your own dance, separate from your thoughts and daily worries.
Yoga Dance is a wonderful way to recharge and relax. Yoga Dance is for everyone, of any age, with any body, and with or without dance experience. Previously this was called Lotusdance.
With influences from African dance, jazz, latin, but also Feldenkrais, intuitive dance, dance expression, in combination with gentle yoga flow and we end with a wonderful final meditation.
The class lasts 60 minutes.
The class is barefoot. Wear comfortable clothing.
Yoga and Qigong
Focus on body-mind connection, balance, and circulation
An in-depth class that connects contemporary insights on movement, tension regulation, recovery, and breath. Anchored in centuries-old process-oriented approaches of Yoga and Qigong. Complemented with methods such as Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Fascia Maneuvers, and Polyvagal Theory. Central are always movement principles of Yin Yang circulation, the 5 elements, and correct alignment with a dose of mindfulness. We want to give the body as much space as possible to do what it wants to do and move as your body was designed to move. Through discovery, tuning, and recognition in our own natural body, we can more easily let go of unnecessary tension and disruptive patterns and thus experience the underlying qualities. Not only physically but also in the mental and emotional dimensions.
This class is suitable for everyone, at any level. Each class has its own theme, just a bit different and tailored to what is needed. Release and mobilization versus relaxation and recovery. Practical short sets of exercises standing, sitting, or lying down aimed at improving your movement potential, energy management, and perception.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Zhineng Qigong
Millions of people of all ages worldwide practice Zhineng Qigong, and the number grows daily as more people discover its positive effects.
Loosening and relaxing the body with calm movements. Calming the mind. Living vitally and energetically. These are the effects of Zhineng Qigong. These Chinese health exercises can be learned and practiced by everyone in a short time.
Zhineng Qigong is a Chinese movement practice, also considered meditation in motion. Centuries-old knowledge and experience in the field of Qigong combined with modern medical insights form the basis of Zhineng Qigong. Dr. Pang Ming – Taijiquan grandmaster and trained and graduated in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine – developed this unique movement practice in the 70s and extensively researched its influence on health in multi-year studies. The Chinese government has designated Zhineng Qigong as the most effective of the eleven recognized Qigong forms.
Exercises
Zhineng Qigong works with three aspects: physical health, mental health, and emotional health. The basis is our physical health. Through the exercises of Zhineng Qigong, you strengthen muscles and joints and give a boost to your immune system. Ten tweede werk je aan je mentale gezondheid. During the exercises, you train awareness through meditations, visualizations, and intentions. Finally, you pay attention to your emotional health. You learn how to observe and transform emotions.
From the beginning, you work in Zhineng Qigong with the connection of these three aspects.
• In Level 1 (Lift Chi Up and Pour Chi Down method (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNujpRnLtWU)) you ensure that the Qi in your body is replenished with Qi from the Universe.
• In Level 2 (Body & Mind method (https://zhigong.nl/workshops/body-and-mind-methode-met-anne-hering-zq-level-2/)) you bring Qi deeper into your body. In both levels, you build up a Qi reserve.
• In Level 3 (Five Organs Hunyuan method (https://zhigong.nl/workshops/five-organs-hunyuan-method-met-anne-hering-zq-level-3/)) you use this Qi reserve to invest in the transformation of patterns and habits to feel a connection between bo
dy, Qi, and mind.
The result is that you learn how to manage Qi in your life, so that you can eventually be in a calm and natural Qigong state at any time.
Class duration: 60 minutes
Location: Zenzaa
Zhong Xin Dao - I Liq Chuan
Zhong Xin Dao – I Liq Chuan
• Goal: This martial art combines Zen, Tai Chi, and martial arts into one system focused on balance, awareness, and natural power. You don’t just learn how you move – but why you move that way. Every exercise is a mirror for your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
• Benefits: More efficient use of your energy and nervous system. Being able to react more flexibly to what’s happening around you and under pressure. Strengthening muscles and joints without overtaxing them. Insight into the workings of Nature.
• Target audience: All levels and all styles. Standing class alternating between solo and partner exercises.
• What to bring: Comfortable clothing.
Class duration: 60 minutes
Location: Zen Room
Body and Mind Interval
Body & Mind Interval is a 60-minute interval training. We combine active elements from Pilates, Pump, Fitness, Core training, and Aerobics with relaxation techniques from Mindfulness, Yoga, Progressive Relaxation, Autogenic training, and breathing techniques.
Intensive movement is constantly alternated with conscious relaxation moments. Fitness, strength, coordination, flexibility, suppleness, speed, but also balance and relaxation.
The last 10 minutes are concluded with a total relaxation exercise. You learn to deal with stress and tension in daily life through the interval principle. This carries over at home. Body & Mind Interval trains at the muscle level and at the heart-lung level.
This combination makes the class unique.
Body & Mind Interval does not use complicated steps or choreography and is therefore very accessible.
The best part is that new music and classes are offered weekly.
Body & Mind Interval pursues a health ideal. Body & Mind Interval is based on the principle that Body & Mind are two sides of the same coin, namely your health in perfect balance.
Who is Body & Mind Interval for?
In principle, for everyone who loves moving to music.
It is a weekly 60-minute class.
What do you need for the class?
A fitness/yoga mat, a towel, a water bottle, small weights, a good mood!
HIIT & Relax High Intensity
Interval Training (HIIT) & Relax is a carefully structured form of training that primarily targets the cardiovascular system. HIIT training is based on short-duration, high-intensity interval exercises alternated with short breaks of active recovery or complete rest. The goal of high-intensity training is to repeatedly train the physiological system (the cardiovascular system) used during specific endurance efforts.
What does a HIIT & Relax session look like? A HIIT & Relax session lasts 30 minutes, including a warm-up, cooling down, and a short mindful meditation. HIIT & Relax can consist of intervals ranging from 10 seconds to 5 minutes, where the intensity is higher than the anaerobic threshold. The rest periods are shorter and can consist of active rest (low intensity) or complete rest. The uplifting music takes you to great heights and deep relaxation.
A commonly used format for HIIT sessions is a 2:1 ratio, where the effort is, for example, 60 seconds and the rest is 30 seconds.
What are the benefits of HIIT? The biggest advantage of High Intensity Interval Training is that it takes less time and delivers better results than spending endless time on the treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical. This is simply because the intensity is much higher; the relatively short breaks keep your heart rate elevated, meaning you burn more calories.
HIIT & Relax can take your fitness to a whole new level… in less time, just 30 minutes per session.
Bring: mat, towel, water bottle Duration: 30 minutes Location: Zen Hall
√ You experience improved flexibility – When you experience more space in your body, you often also experience more space in your being
√ Improved Core strength – you strengthen the core muscles, which contributes to a strong and stable torso
√ Posture improvement – The focus on body awareness helps improve overall posture.
√ Expression and fun – Integrating dance aspects makes the activity fun and expressive.
Even more benefits
What other benefits do our group classes offer?
√ Well-trained instructors – Our instructors have often completed specialized higher professional education
√ Reservations – There is always space; you can see how busy it is directly from the app. When you book, you are guaranteed a spot
√ Versatility – Thanks to a varied schedule, your favorite classes are available at multiple times throughout the week
√ Live classes – We exclusively provide live classes under the guidance of an instructor
√ Take classes anywhere – We also offer most classes online. You will easily receive a link 15 minutes before the start after booking.
Experience the power of our workouts
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Experience in guidance
Our experienced coaches guide you not only to become physically strong but also to find your inner strength.
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Balanced offering
Work on your total health with an all-in concept. Fitness and various group classes like Yoga and Pilates.
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Extensive opening hours
Train at any time. We offer extensive opening hours. Most hours include guidance.
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