Capacity Coaching
In Groningen, Eenrum & online
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We can work together to help you release the weight of persistent stress, build emotional resilience, and restore balance. My coaching work is grounded in nervous system regulation through the lens of trauma-informed practices, embodiment, Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy and coaching inspired by Somatic Experiencing®.
Support Yourself
Come back into relationship with your body - and yourself.
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Hi, I'm Maxi
I believe the body holds a quiet, intelligent wisdom - one that often gets overshadowed by the analytical mind. When we come back into relationship with the body’s sensations, something shifts. We begin to listen differently. We gain access to guidance that supports healing, clarity, and a deeper sense of agency.
As we reconnect with the body in this way, we also reconnect with ourselves - our inner capacity, discernment, and self-knowledge. From this place, we’re able to respond rather than react, make choices that feel aligned, and cultivate a more harmonious inner and outer life.
For over 20 years, I’ve immersed myself in Ashtanga and Restorative Yoga, pranayama, yoga therapy, trauma-informed coaching, Ayurveda, mindfulness, and meditation - learning from some of the greatest living teachers. My work integrates this depth of practice with my deep background in physiology, psychology, and somatic psychology, offering a grounded, body-led approach that meets you where you are.
My own path into embodied living emerged after years as a world-class athlete and academic perfectionist - driven by willpower, achievement, and pushing through, while feeling increasingly disconnected and depleted. Learning to listen to my body changed everything. It offered a steadier, more sustainable and compassionate way of being.
Now, I guide others to come back into relationship with themselves - cultivating presence, resilience, and balance from the inside out.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
From the very first Ayurveda Health Consultation, something shifted. The insights Maxi offered and the way she held space made me feel truly seen for the first time. With her guidance and the practices in the Reset Yourself program, I began releasing patterns that had held me stuck for years. What’s changed? I no longer feel like life is happening to me. I now know how to support myself - physically, emotionally, energetically. I have simple, effective tools that keep me grounded, present, and steady. This process has given me the clarity and confidence to be in the driver’s seat of my life and I feel empowered in a way I never expected.
Ilona
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
I used to see Ashtanga Yoga as all-or-nothing and for the elite, which made me avoid it. But through Maxi's skilful guidance on how to modify for your needs and gentle reminders to enjoy what is and do what we can really helped me embrace my practice. I also loved learning about the nervous system and nadis - but every topic of the intensive was fascinating.
Anita Berendsen
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Before working with Maxi, I was constantly running on empty - overwhelmed, stressed, and snapping at loved ones. Balancing a demanding career and family felt impossible. Through this journey, I learned to manage my energy and emotions in new ways. I found balance, joy, and better control over my time and stress. My physical and emotional digestion improved, helping me process challenges more easily. Most importantly, I gained deep self-acceptance and compassion. Life feels fuller, and I finally feel like I can breathe again.
Marie
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Before working with Maxi, I was stuck on a treadmill of stress—juggling work and home while feeling resentful and overwhelmed. After trying many approaches with no lasting relief, Maxi’s coaching shifted everything. I regained calm and balance I hadn’t felt in years. Maxi helped me release deep-seated beliefs that kept me stuck. Now, I have a simple, enjoyable routine that keeps me connected and grounded. I’ve rediscovered joy and truly feel present again.
Anika
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Maxi is one of a kind. With kindness and compassion she not only makes Ashtanga Yoga accessible to every-body, but she helps you to build a sustainable yoga practice that is really your own and uniquely fitted to your needs. She is a wise and gentle soul with a vast knowledge of yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and somatics who has created a loving and welcoming community at Bhumi Yoga.
Lotte van Velzen
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
With a demanding job, constant travel, and family stress, I turned to Ashtanga Yoga to ease stiffness and build core strength. Maxi’s guidance helped me commit to a practice I can take anywhere. Over time, I’ve become more flexible, visit the chiropractor far less, and feel mentally steadier. Yoga has taught me discipline, self-understanding, and how to stay calm amidst life’s demands.
Nick
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
The amount of personal guidance you get here is incredible. Maxi helps you and teaches you to shape your yoga practice in such a way that it is really what you need. The atmosphere in the yoga school is open and relaxed, the opposite of the idea of "performance and complicated poses" that Astangha Yoga sometimes has.
Jorien Zevenberg
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Practicing with Maxi over the past seven years has been a gift, and her recent Intermediate Series workshop was no exception. Maxi’s light, approachable style and deep knowledge create a space where learning feels natural and supportive. The workshop struck a beautiful balance between challenge and care, offering insights not just into the practice, but into my own journey. I left feeling deeply inspired and grateful.