R E V I E W S

I am a yoga loving, sun seeking happy hippie. I thrive most when I take time for myself, to be around people I love, time for personal development and growth, and my morning routine that includes yoga, meditation, and journaling.

Through the practice of yoga I feel more in alignment

and connected to my true self.

Yoga has taught me to be my authentic self and to follow my own path. In addition to the physical practice of yoga asana (the poses), I also like to delve into the spiritual practice. With a deep interest in a holistic approach to life, I decided to study natural nutrition and Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest healing systems that originated in India.

My love for yoga has inspired me to take multiple teacher trainings, and my yoga education is based on Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga, and Trauma Conscious Yoga. I am also a certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga teacher.

My main teachings are focused and based on Ashtanga Yoga, but I also teach Vinyasa (Flow), Hot Yoga, Bikram Style Yoga, Power Yoga, and the occasional Restorative Yoga.

Besides yoga, personal growth and development has always played a big role in my life. I love to keep learning and I always think I can do more and be more. That is why I firmly believe in taking my time to invest in myself, through courses, coaching, mindfulness, mentorships, trainings, books, you name it! I feel so blessed to have been on this path from a very young age. This has given me so many opportunities for growth and for my desires and dreams to come into fruition. I would love to be there for you, on your journey, to support you to do exactly that! Everyone deserves to live their best life. If you are ready to put in the time and work, join me! My motto in life is to

LIVE WITH INTENTION AND FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

In my spare time I like to be creative and enjoy taking photos. I like cooking delicious and nourishing vegan dishes and can often be found outside. I am always happiest when surrounded by the people I love, and my sweet labrador.

I'm looking forward to meeting you on the yoga mat or to connect to you through my program!

You can find me on Instagram @deesisabelle. Feel free to send some love & questions there.

Namaste,

Desiree

PRACTICE WITH ME

Join me at my company Happy Hippiez Yoga

Where:

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What I teach here:

Ashtanga (Led/Mysore)

Vinyasa Yoga

Trauma-Conscious Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga

Postnatal Yoga

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Live Well Yoga

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Ashtanga (Led)

Ashtanga Full Primary workshops

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Lively Yoga

Where:

In person at Louis Loyensstraat 5,

Maastricht, NL

What I teach here:

Pregnancy Yoga

Hot yoga

Bikram style yoga (sub)

Power yoga (sub)

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Aruna Yoga

Where:

In person and online at Frankenstraat 122, Maastricht, NL

What I teach here:

Ashtanga (Led)

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Ten Meerssen

Where:

In person at Molenveldweg 18,

Meerssen, NL

What I teach here:

Power Yoga

Flow Yoga

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Flow Yoga

Ten Meerssen

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Desirée is a sun child who lives for warmth, health, and happiness. Born in the Netherlands, this daydreaming creative type loves to travel and make beautiful memories along the way. Sunshine, amore and being around positive and beautifully spirited souls makes her the happiest. She is one very happy hippie.

She took one of her very first yoga classes in 2009, at her local gym. Even though the class wasn't exactly as she had imagined, it still ignited a spark in her, and in her continuous journey on the path of yoga. She moved to Italy and took yoga classes there as well. These allowed her to clear her mind and discover herself and her own path in life. When she moved back to the Netherlands, she still continued to take yoga classes here and there, until she found hot yoga and Bikram yoga, and she became a more serious practitioner. Desirée then switched to a different yoga school, and took every single class they offered, trying to discover which type of yoga was her favorite. As it turned out this would be Ashtanga yoga. She has been practicing daily, six days a week, ever since. And that is when she decided to not only be a student of yoga, but to also become a teacher of yoga.

She has taken multiple classes and workshops with Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann, and has also been taking classes with Ashtanga legends like David Swenson, Sharathji Jois, Laruga Glaser, and Petri Räisänen.

Yoga Classes & Schedule

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Ashtanga Yoga

During this 75 minute guided class you will be led through the Ashtanga Half Primary Series, guiding you up to Navasana’s half way point of the sequence. The class consists out of a fixed series of postures, and Desirée will count and talk you through the practice. We focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and a tranquil state of mind. Expect to get sweaty, both because of the physical practice and a focus on the free breathing technique with sound that heats up the body.

Ashtanga Led Classes are open to students of any level, although a medium level of physical endurance is recommended.

Vinyasa Yoga

This 60 minute class is a nice flow that is accessible for everyone. We take on different postures during this class, with many possible variations of the same posture, making sure everyone can enjoy.

Between every pose we connect the postures with a flow of movements, so the entire sequence becomes one enjoyable flow. We move on the rhythm of the breath, using every inhalation and exhalation in perfect harmony with the movements.

Yin Yoga

This 60 minute Yin Yoga class has a focus on calming the mind and body.

It is a slow paced, restorative practice that offers stillness and relaxation. It is the opposite of the styles of yoga that are know as “yang” styles, which are the more fast-paced styles like Vinyasa and Ashtanga.

During Yin Yoga classes we practice restorative poses that we hold for a couple of minutes to completely relax.

Trauma-Conscious Yoga

During this 60 minute class we create a safe space, a non-judgemental space for healing. This is a mindful, restorative yin yoga practice where we hold poses for a longer time to really be with and explore sensations that come up. During this practice we use props like yoga blocks, bolsters, and pillows.

We incorporate gentle flows (vinyasas) during class and you are invited to take time for intuitive movement. This class is all about your own experience, feeling what’s right for you and your body. Yoga is a somatic, body-based approach to healing.

The Trauma-Conscious Yoga classes are taught 1:1. I teach the class either in English or Dutch. Feel free to contact me if you want to know more about this class.

Prenatal Yoga

During our Pregnancy (Prenatal) Yoga classes we work with specific asanas (poses), pranaya-ma (breathing techniques), and relaxation techniques. The class is focused on a combination of dynamic and relaxing move-ments, and is suitable for every stage of pregnancy. Yoga brings calmness, strength & balance.

Desirée will help you get into the postures safely by giving both verbal and hands-on assists. You deserve to enjoy this beautiful time while you are creating new life.

Before attending a Prenatal Yoga class, make sure to discuss it with your doctor or gynecologist. You are required to bring a medical certification in order to attend the classes.

Please read this DISCLAIMER

before attending a class.

Postnatal Yoga

During our Postnatal Yoga classes we focus on creating awareness on and toning the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor and we focus on chest opening, shoulder opening and cervical release. We are connecting back to feeling the body. We will help the hormonal system to rebalance. We are working on relaxing with practices like Yoga Nidra, increasing and moving energy, and on rebalancing the nervous system.

During this practice we use props like chairs, yoga blocks, bolsters, yoga straps, blankets and pillows.

Before attending a Prenatal Yoga class, make sure to discuss it with your doctor or gynecologist. You are required to bring a medical certification in order to attend the classes.

The Postnatal Yoga classes are taught 1:1. I teach the class either in English or Dutch. Feel free to contact me if you want to know more about this class.

Prenatal Yoga DISCLAIMER

Pregnancy Yoga doesn’t aim to cure any ailments. It does however help to support healthy people to go through a healthy pregnancy. Please remember to always listen to yourself and your own body. It is at all times your own responsibility to consciously take care of your own body and needs! You do not need to do everything, only those things that feel right to you. Focus on having a relaxed breath and know you can come out of the poses at any time. Never force yourself to do anything. Our Prenatal Yoga classes are here to help you accept and trust the natural flow of life and nature.

Before attending a Prenatal Yoga class, make sure to discuss it with your doctor or gynecologist. Note that you are required to bring a medical certification in order to attend the classes.