From 19 October in Elsrijk…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 is the series?
It was lovely to meet everyone on 5 October. The paid series begins on 19 October.
The same time every Monday. The full series is €100; if that isn't possible, get in touch about a single class.
🍂 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 · 7 Mondays for €100 · single class €15 on request
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.
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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.
Register for this class15:00 – 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.
Register for this class16:00 – 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.
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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.
Register for this classSmall groups — that's the whole charm.
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Choose the class that suits you or your child. The seven-class series is €100; if the full series isn’t possible, get in touch about a single class for €15. Your place is confirmed after payment.
1. Which class would you like to join?
Your choice
Mama & Baby — A Soft Start
Monday · 13:00 – 13:45
2. Add your details
After submitting, you will receive an email to confirm your registration.
Your details stay private. Questions about payment or a single class? Just reply to our email.
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.
Enjoy the whole series together
Seven Mondays to practise gently and meet familiar faces again. The series is €100, saving €5 compared with single classes.
7 classes
One place in the class you choose on all seven Mondays from 19 October to 30 November. Register and pay in advance to confirm your place.
Per class
Can't make the full series? Get in touch about a single class. Book and pay in advance to confirm your place.
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
Open the route in Google Maps for the quickest way to Huis Elsrijk. 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 Mindful Monday cost?
The full seven-class series is €100. Seven single classes would cost €105, so the series saves you €5. If the full series isn't possible, you can book and pay for a single class in advance for €15.
How do I register?
Choose the class that suits you below and fill in the form. You'll receive an email to confirm your registration. Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
What if a class is cancelled or I cannot attend?
A class runs with at least three paid registrations. If we cancel a class, we'll refund that class. If you can't attend, cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a refund of that class.
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?
The free taster day on 5 October has passed. There is no class on 12 October. The series runs on 19/10, 26/10, 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11 and 30/11.
Where does Mindful Monday take place?
Huis Elsrijk, Graaf Aelbrechtlaan 138, 1181 SZ Amstelveen. Every Monday, there are 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 or sports outfit needed — just 45 minutes for yourself (or together with your little one). Join the seven classes from 19 October.
Register for the seriesClasses are taught by Gagan of The Mindful Kids — kids yoga & mindfulness at schools and after-school care in Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Haarlem and Amsterdam.