The Explore Practice

Taking this course with Ummi changed my relationship with my nervous system and my sense of being capable of regulating myself. I am a massage therapist and I was looking for more tools for self-regulation when I spend most of my working time helping others regulate. In this course and with Ummi's embodied method I both found a weekly moment to unwind and feel held, and learned how to recognize when I am stressed, how to see it kindly (rather than with self-judgement), and how to find very easy, accessible ways to regulate. I especially loved the amount of self-acceptance and compassion in her method (both TRE and Explore). I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to start regulating themselves outside of therapy/classes/workshops, in your daily life!

Het traject is een mooie ontdekkingstocht waar nieuwsgierigheid en exploratie centraal staat. Ummi heeft de sessies met veel zorg samengesteld; ze heeft veel kennis en zorgt voor een veilige, onbevooroordeelde en open sfeer. Het was voor mij een diepgaande ervaring vol lichtheid en fun.

Ummi naturally holds space very well and guides you in your own individual process. With a large focus on the nervous system and its regulatory states she takes you along a journey of getting to know yourself and your body from a different perspective. It is very much the opposite of "being in your head" (despite there also being some theory elements), but rather an exploration of emodiment and being with internal, as well as external sensations through the body. I can definitely recommend this to anyone who is more curious about their own nervous system and wants to develop a new language for interacting with it.

Ummi is one of best guides that I came across and I have been around... Gratefully, I had the pleasure of learning from many masters in both movement and healing, and I must say, she flowed through the session with grace & joy like the the absolute Pro she proved herself to be. She has the perfect blend of personable (or shall we say humourous;) style with exceptional clarity both verbally and in showing examples. I loved her timing of when she was guiding and when she invited you to feel 'within' without spoken words. The examples she brought with the need of expansion to achieve ultimate release was magical as well as utterly useful, as you could learn by doing/ feeling.
I am now an absolute believer that she is doing something that will - in fact - make the world a better place, we just need to spread the word and bring our bodies. The connection to the elements (grounding earth for stability) with the insights and feelings you experience are truly soul-soothing. Clearly, highly recommended to All.

I joined the Tension & Trauma Release 4 week program because I wanted to learn how TRE can help my body regulate stress. I am very grateful that I chose this program led by Ummi. TRE was embedded in a broader and thoughtful context. Learning how the nervous system works and understanding why and when tremors support regulation was just as valuable as the exercises. This deeper insight helped me develop much more respect for my body and its signals. I appreciated the way how Ummi guided our small group creating a safe and supportive space for us all.

Now I'm in love with the floor, thanks Umni! :)

Great journey into the relationship with the floor! Good mix of technical exercises, lots of playing and exploration, and tapping into qualities of dance. How to dance with the floor and not against the floor? By taking the 6-weeks trajectory with Umni ;)

An inspiring and reflective experience that teaches you about your insecurities around movement and how to deal with them in a safe, warm and respectful environment.
A six week space where there was room to feel emotional, excited and most of all inspired.

It was lovely to connect with myself, others and nature during Ummi's explore session on a sunny Sunday morning in the park! I felt much more grounded and calm afterwards. Perfect way to start your Sunday :)

This was an amazingly explorative and fun event. The host was inviting and friendly. The experience was open hearted and community based. I'm very grateful I had the chance to take part in this.

Wat een feest. Heerlijk dwalen, ogen dicht, stappen, fluisterend door het Rembrandt park. Bomen klimmen en dansen door het gras op blote voeten. Tor snel. Dank je Imma

I am very grateful for the teachings I received during this trajectory. The tools for self-regulation have become an everyday part of my life and are invaluable in navigating challenging moments. Big thank you to Ummi for holding such a special space!

I really enjoyed the entire trajectory, it was soft and inviting, not as confronting like I expected. We did a lot of interesting embodiment practice's and learned a lot about the nervous system and how to regulate ourselves. The approach from Ummi is present and compassionate.
Thank you Ummi!

De cursus geeft veel inzicht in het autonome zenuwstelsel en hoe we triggers kunnen opsporen en reguleren. Ummi geeft veel aandacht aan iedereen en weet een heel veilige ruimte te creëren. Theorie wordt constant afgewisseld met lichaamsgerichte oefeningen. Bij het aanleren van de TRE geeft ze duidelijke instructies en legt ze de nadruk op regulatie. Ik raad dit traject zeker aan!

Superfijne middag weer! Fijne combinatie van oefeningen, bewegen en vrij dansen.