From 5 October, Elsrijk becomes…Mindful Monday
Five classes in one afternoon — from babies to 80+. Everyone practises the same thing: breathing calmly, moving, and noticing what's happening inside.
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55+One day a week, the whole neighbourhood breathes together
When do we start?
Our opening day. All five classes run and your first class is free — come and see, and join in.
Every Monday, same times. You don't have to sign up for the whole block — single classes are always fine.
🍂 No class on Monday 12 October — that's the autumn holiday week.
This is not five separate yoga classes
Each week has one theme running through all the classes. While grandma learns “first breathe, then react” at chair yoga at 15:00, her grandchild learns exactly the same thing at 16:00 — through a story with three little friends. At the dinner table, they talk about it together.
That's the idea. 🌿
The schedule — every Monday
45 minutes per class · €15 · pay per class, no commitment
13:00 – 13:45Mama & Baby — A Soft Start
When was the last time something was for you?
Gentle yoga for mama — back, shoulders, hips — while your little one lies on the mat beside you. We end with the sweetest moment: breathing with your baby on your chest. Babies borrow calm from a calm body. Crying, feeding, changing? All part of it.
14:00 – 14:45Parent & Toddler — Stomp, Breathe, Cheer!
Making toddlers sit still? We don't even try.
A yoga adventure together: sneaking like cats, jumping like frogs. Along the way we stomp like General Grumpy, smell a flower like Captain Calm and cheer like Hip Hip Hooray. Without a single word of explanation, your toddler learns what to do with a grumpy moment.
15:00 – 15:45Chair Yoga 55+ — Breath & Balance
“Am I too stiff for this?” No.
Everything happens on or next to a chair — no mat, no floor, no changing clothes. Looser shoulders and back, gentle balance practice, and a way of breathing that quiets the head. Tea afterwards, of course.
16:00 – 16:45Kids Yoga — The 3 Friends
Big feelings in a small body — every parent knows it.
Every week a story-yoga adventure with three friends who live in every head: General Grumpy, Captain Calm and Hip Hip Hooray. No lecture — one trick your child truly takes home: first breathe, then react. Pure gold at home.
17:00 – 17:45Breath & Awareness — Land Your Day
Monday, 5 PM. Your head is still full of the day.
Gentle movement to get out of the head, breathing (longer out than in), then the real work: noticing thoughts without being dragged along. No incense, no vagueness. At 17:45 you walk out — landed, right on time for dinner.
Small groups — that's the whole charm.
You leave with something that works
Not a theory or a booklet, but a few simple things you can still use at home on a Tuesday morning.
How the block builds up
The same theme runs through all five classes that Monday — from the babies to the 80-year-olds.
Start free. Stay if you love it.
No subscription, no notice period, no small print. You're never locked in.
Free trial class
Your very first class is on us. Come, join in, and decide afterwards. Valid for any class on the schedule.
Per class
Come whenever it suits you. No commitment, no subscription — just pay for the class you attend.
8-class pass
€12.50 per class instead of €15. Use them freely: all 7 Mondays of the block plus one extra — for yourself, your partner or your child.
Mama & baby and parent & toddler: €15 covers the two of you — your baby or toddler doesn't count as a separate spot.
Everything you need to know
The hall is behind the Kruiskerk. Blue-zone parking is free for 2 hours with a parking disc, and the bus stops nearby.
🗺️ Open in Google MapsMeet the 3 friends
Feelings come and go — you are the sky, feelings are the weather. Kids learn it through these three; adults recognise them instantly.
General Grumpy
“It's too hard!” — welcome, you're allowed to be here.
Captain Calm
One magic breath: smell the flower, blow out the candle.
Hip Hip Hooray
We celebrate trying, not winning.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mindful Monday class cost?
Your first class is free — a trial with no strings attached. After that it's €15 per class, or an 8-class pass for €100 instead of €120 (that's €12.50 per class). No subscription, no notice period.
How does the free trial class work?
Sign up through the form, pick the class that fits you, and your first class is on us. Love it? Book single classes or a pass. Not for you? You're not tied to anything.
Can I share the 8-class pass with my family?
Yes. The 8 classes are yours to use freely — eight Mondays in a row for yourself, or you and your child on the same afternoon. Whatever works for you.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. No experience needed, no sports outfit needed. All classes are beginner-friendly and chair yoga happens entirely on or next to a chair.
When does Mindful Monday start?
We open with a free taster day on Monday 5 October 2026 — all five classes run and your first class is free. There's no class on 12 October because of the autumn holiday. The block then runs every Monday from 19 October to 30 November 2026: 19/10, 26/10, 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11 and 30/11.
Where does Mindful Monday take place?
Van der Veerelaan 30A, 1181 RB Amstelveen — the Stadsdorp Elsrijk hall behind the Kruiskerk. Every Monday, five classes in one afternoon: from mama & baby (13:00) to breath & awareness for adults (17:00).
Is parking easy, and can I come by bus?
Yes. It's a blue zone: with a parking disc you park free for 2 hours, exactly enough for your class. Coming by public transport? The bus stops close by.
What language are the classes in?
Classes are bilingual: Dutch and English. Everyone joins in.
See you Monday? 🌿
Come as you are. No experience, no sports outfit, no subscription — just 45 minutes for yourself (or together with your little one). And your first class is free, so there's nothing to lose.
Sign up — first class freeClasses are taught by Gagan of The Mindful Kids — kids yoga & mindfulness at schools and after-school care in Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Haarlem and Amsterdam.