About me


Welcome! I’m glad you’re here.

My name is Sylvie Irene Pijnse van der Aa - Durieux.
I am an executive coach and an experienced, certified Category 1 mindfulness, compassion, and Breathworks trainer (AGB registered). I was trained at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and meet the criteria for reimbursement by health insurers and employers.

I take great pleasure in providing executive coaching, stress and burnout guidance, and customized mindfulness & compassion training or workshops in English and Dutch, both online and face-to-face. I do this for multinationals, insurers, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private individuals.

I follow my heart through coaching and providing training.

I have held executive positions in education and a social enterprise. Additionally, I have over 25 years of experience as a coach for companies and educational organizations.

Besides my passion for mindfulness, I love life on and by the sea. Together with my boys, I surf, dive, swim, and sail all year round. In all seasons, I enjoy city life in Leiden and the nature surrounding our country house in Zeeland.

Are you curious about what I can do for you or your organization? I would love to speak with you!

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CONTACT

Mindfulness exercises

Exercises

  • Mountain meditation
    Mountain meditation
  • Breathing meditation
    Breathing meditation
  • MIndful yoga lying down
    MIndful yoga lying down
  • Breathing space
    Breathing space
  • Mindful yoga standing
    Mindful yoga standing
  • Walking meditation
    Walking meditation
  • Sitting mediation
    Sitting mediation
  • Sitting with a difficulty
    Sitting with a difficulty
  • Bodyscan
    Bodyscan
Heartful Moments
Roodenburgerstraat 15 - Leiden
+31 (0)6 29 23 96 27