BEYOND MINDFULNESS TRAININGS
My passion is to facilitate everyone who is curious to go beyond the standard mindfulness trainings. We seem to intuitively know that real happiness is found within ourselves (rather then in the outside world) but we often lose ourselves in thoughts and feelings. I can not think of anything more rewarding than to contribute to such a transition.
“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat Zinn
Reducing stress
Learn to let go of stress, control and perfectionism and be more relaxed and in touch with yourself.
Anti-burnout
Become aware of your limits, recognize stress signals and allows stress to be released.
Down-to-earth
The approach is down-to-earth, practically applicable, fun without loosing any depth.
Tackling root causes
We go to the root of the matter and merge western psychology with eastern traditions.
Choose Your Mindfulness Trainings Class
The mindfulness trainings are the base. You can go more into depth by following the 3-weeks trainings and/or a mindful coaching trajectory. Due to my certification as category 1 trainer at the VMBN, part of the costs of individual mindfulness trajectories can often be reimbursed from insurances companies.
Mindfulness is a conscious, free and present way of living. This 8 weeks course enables you to observe your thoughts, feelings and behaviour rather than responds.
My way of coaching is characterized by a pragmatic, in-depth and solution-oriented approach; it facilitates you to really cope better with fear, perfectionism and our inner critics.
Take a break from your daily life and stay in the middle of nature. The retreat offers a down-to-earth and in-depth experience of self-compassion and mindfulness trainings.
Through mindfulness, Self-Compassion and voice dialogue you will learn to deal with your difficult emotions, be with it and thereby open the way to happiness.
Stress, burn-out, lack of creativity and fear are on the rise in the workplace and thousands of studies show that mindfulness trainings are an incredibly powerful way to counter this.
Want to know what trajectory is right for you and your organisation? Ask for a free one on one appointment to learn more! Currently we offer coaching and in-company trainings in english.
Beyond Mindfulness trainings are based on the 3 key elements
The approach of Beyond Mindfulness is based on the three key elements, which are the basis for the mindfulness trainings:
Mindfulness: developing awareness, attention in the here and now, space and acceptance for passing thoughts and feelings.
Self-Compassion: sensation of suffering, recognizing common humanity, developing compassion for the temporary nature of the fluctuations of the mind.
The essence of Meditation: inquiry of the mind and the heart of your true nature.
Fosca Turio Bohm
“I was looking for a mindfulness course in English and came across Marc’s page. I reached out to him and he kindly offered to organize a private course in English, tailored specifically on my situation. It’s not easy to find courses in English especially led by someone with such deep experience so having something designed around my needs was truly incredible. The sessions were always on point and he organized everything very carefully, he really put efforts in teaching you the mindfulness approach and he really makes you feel comfortable even if you are going through some difficult situations. after the course I feel way more centered and less stressed about all aspects of my life. I am very grateful and I recommend his course to everybody who might be interested in the mindfulness approach.”
Kovács Anna
“Marc is a very good coach, he is understanding and compassionate. He also pushes you just beyond your borders with a lot of respect so you can trust that nothing bad can happen through the journey but you can discover a lot of your hidden strength.”
Nicholas Galea
“I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Marc. I’ve managed to become so much more attuned to myself, my physical and my emotional state and wellbeing, all thanks to him working with me. I am incredibly grateful to have found Beyond Mindfulness Amsterdam and made the leap to try this out.”
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I deal with anxiety or emotional overwhelm in daily life?
Anxiety often arises when we get caught in future-oriented thinking — rehearsing what might go wrong or trying to control what we can’t. Mindfulness invites us to gently return to this moment, to reconnect with the breath, the body, and the here and now. From this grounded presence, we learn to meet difficult emotions with curiosity and compassion, rather than resistance. Over time, this shift creates space between you and your thoughts, helping you respond rather than react.
I feel disconnected – can mindfulness help me feel more present and alive?
Yes. Many of us live much of our lives in our heads — planning, remembering, analyzing. Mindfulness brings us back into direct contact with life as it unfolds. Through simple practices of presence, you begin to rediscover the richness of ordinary moments — the warmth of a cup of tea, the sound of the wind, a kind glance. These aren’t just techniques; they are pathways back to your aliveness, your inner stillness, and your connection with what truly matters.
How does mindfulness help with self-acceptance and self-love?
Many of us are harsh with ourselves — pushing, comparing, criticizing. Mindfulness, combined with self-compassion, offers a radically different approach: it teaches us to meet ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we might offer a dear friend. This shift doesn’t make us passive; it makes us whole. From that place of wholeness, healing, resilience, and authentic growth naturally arise.
Why is the organization called Beyond Mindfulness?
There’s what we might call the truly ‘Beyond Mindfulness’ step: the discovery that the essence of meditation is not something we do, but something we are. We come to see that we are not separate from mindfulness or self-compassion — we are the awareness and loving presence we’ve been seeking. Including the kindness and compassion for ourselves.
GET IN TOUCH AND MOST WELCOME TO VISIT
Coaching and mindfulness trainings are held at the Hillegomstraat 12-14 in Amsterdam. The room is light, cosy and the venue is well located close to Hoofddorpplein. For questions you can contact me on +31617720928 or via email info@beyondmindfulness.nl and I come back to you as soon as possible.
