MBSR Mindfulness Training. In English
- 8 sessions from 21 April to 9 June, 2026
- Time: 19:00 – 21:30 hours
- Location: Studio MettaMind Amsterdam
Finding peace & stability in your life
Do you feel constantly rushed by your busy schedule, endless to-do lists, and many responsibilities? Is anxiety always in the background, your patience running low, and your body starting to feel the effects of stress? Living far from your home country and family can make this even harder, leaving you longing for familiarity, support, and connection.
Are you looking for a calm mind and a greater sense of control, time for yourself and the ability to enjoy life without constant worry? You’re not alone. Life asks a lot from us these days.
The good news is, you can create a calmer life without moving to a tropical island.
Mindfulness training helps you navigate stressful thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and develop a stronger inner stability—even when you’re far from home.
You’ll learn to quiet mental overload, let go of unhelpful patterns like perfectionism or always putting yourself last, and respond in healthier ways. Step by step, you’ll experience more peace of mind, balance in daily life, and joy in what you do.
Start next English Mindfulnesstraining, Amsterdam:
Tuesday 7 April, 2026
How is works:
Mindfulness is a practical mental training that teaches you to let stressful thoughts and emotions pass by, instead of getting caught in them. As your mind settles, your body relaxes and you can enjoy life, your activities, and the people around you again creating a strong foundation for meaningful change.
A key shift in this process is becoming aware of patterns in thinking and behavior that may hold you back. From this awareness, new and more fitting choices naturally emerge—such as setting boundaries, asking for help, working when needed, and resting when it’s time.
After eight weeks, you’ll have the tools to step out of autopilot, be more present, and make conscious choices that improve the quality of your life, and at the same time even the lives of those around you.
What we do:
During eight meetings you will master the meditation techniques and principles of Mindfulness, and you will learn how to apply them to your daily life. Education, meditation, and movement exercises alternate. There is also room for feedback and for talking about experiences with your personal mindfulness practice.
We use the MBSR mindfulness handbook, and you will also receive four audio files for home practice. There is a free 30-minute mindfulness introductory session (via Zoom, by phone, or live in the studio) in which you get an idea of what this training can do for you
Mindfulness is ‘just’ a skill of the mind that anyone can develop, just like learning a new language.
What you’ll get:
- Eight sessions of 2½ hours (19:00 – 21:30).
- A day of practice (10:00 – 13:30).
- The MBSR Mindfulness training workbook with education and exercises.
- Audio files for home practice
- A free 30 min introductionary call.
- A free 30 min. personal evaluation session (optional).
- A free 30 min. additional personal consult (optional).
A gift: De Metta Cirkel
When you join, you will receive a free copy of De Metta Cirkel, written by Wineke van Aken. De Metta Cirkel is a 5-step method that will help you, with the support of mindfulness, bring the lasting changes in your daily life that you deeply desire.
Although it’s written in Dutch, it’s very easy to read. If you feel that you have not yet mastered the language sufficiently, it can still make a valuable gift for one of your Dutch colleagues or friends.
Here more information about De Metta Cirkel.
Mindfulness is no rocket science. It’s a skill of the mind that anyone can develop, just like learning a new language.
Practical information
DATES 2026:
8 weekly sessions starting 21 April till 9 June, 2026.
Day of practice: Sunday 17 May
TIME:
Evening sessions: 19:00 – 21:30 hours
Day of practice: 10:00 – 13:30 hours
LOCATION:
The MettaMind Studio at the Derde Helmersstraat 70-2 in Amsterdam.
YOUR INVESTMENT:
Individuals: € 425,- (excl. VAT, incl. VAT € 514.25).
Companies: € 997,- (excl. VAT, incl. VAT €1.203.37).
REIMBURSEMENT?
MBSR mindfulness training may be reimbursed by your insurer if it is included in your package, often between € 100 and € 350. You can check this at: www.zorgwijzer.nl
More and more employers also recognize the importance of mindfulness in the workplace, so it can be valuable to discuss this with your employer.
Looking for 1-on-1 mindfulness?
– Do you have specific issues you’d like to explore more deeply?
– Would you prefer to focus on yourself—without hearing other people’s stories—perhaps because you already spend so much time caring for others?
– Does a weekly group schedule not fit your agenda, and would you like it to be adjusted to your calender?
An Individual mindfulness training might be a solution.
Guided by Wineke van Aken, you’ll follow the eight-session MBSR mindfulness curriculum, fully tailored to your personal themes and schedule. In just a short time, you will:
- Break free from persistent patterns
- Gain clarity on your blind spots
- Release deeply hidden blocks
Your training will be fully customized to your goals and availability.
YOUR INVESTMENT
- Individuals: € 997,- (excl. vat. Incl.vat it will be € 1203,37).
- Companies: € 1350,- (excl. vat. Incl vat it will be €1633,50).
LOCATION, live or via ZOOM
- Studio METTAMIND
Derde Helmersstraat 70-2, Amsterdam - Online via zoom,from the comfort of your living room.
Questions? Please send me here an email and let’s talk about how I can help.
About Wineke, your trainer/mentor:
I have been involved in mindfulness for many years. But before founding MettaMind, I worked for 17 years as a marketing and communication advisor in the corporate world, including roles with organizations such as Sanoma (Publishing company), Philips, Rabobank and Publicis, one of the largest communication firms in the world. It was very exciting, but also quite stressful.
Through yoga and mindfulness meditation, I learned how to better handle stress and make choices that truly suited me. This shift brought more balance, clarity and fulfillment into my life.
Inspired by the impact of mindfulness, I trained extensively with experienced teachers, attended many silent retreats, and qualified as a mindfulness teacher with the IvM, the pioneers of mindfulness in the Netherlands.
I began teaching my colleagues and later worked with groups in the evenings. A career change became inevitable. I founded MettaMind to share practical insights from mindfulness, meditation and related traditions, helping people create a healthier, happier life with more space for what truly matters. I can’t wait to share this wonderful and unique methode with you.
Wineke
What students say
“It was a great training! and Wineke is a winner! I was afraid it would be very vague and way to spiritual, but I was wrong. The 8 Tuesdays and the day of practice were a fantastic gift to myself”.
Eline | Manager
“An absolute must for anyone who wants to get of the express train, in order to start enjoying life”.
Marijke | Marketeer
“After a few lessons I discovered the power of meditation. The attention for breathing and feeling my body have become new elements in my daily life. This helps me to feel happy and relaxed while having a stressful live”.
J.G. | Entrepreneur
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if mindfulness works?
This is a scientifically based training. Research into the effects of mindfulness is still booming and the results are very positive. If you do a google search you will come across a large number of impressive results. You can also look at the positive experiences of the many who have gone before us. So many that you can now speak of a worldwide ‘Mindfulness Movement’.
I am way to restless. Is mindfulness suitable for me?
Mindfulness is a skill that everybody can learn. Just as well as you can learn how to speak a new language or how to play an instrument. It’s no rocket science. You don’t have to climb Mount Everest. It starts with paying attention to the breath.
I am not sure if I like the group process. Is this training suitable for me?
The advantage of training in a group is that you can support each other, learn from each other and above all that you see that you are not the only one who sometimes struggles with his/her thoughts. Moreover, it is very powerful to meditate together. Also, it’s not therapy where we talk endlessly about personal issues and everyone decides for themselves if and what they want to share.
I get the impression Mindfulness is good for everything... That seems to me a bit exaggerated. What's up with that?
Mindfulness has a lot to offer. I have experienced it myself and have seen it with my students. But mindfulness is not a magic pill that will take you to paradise from one moment to the next. You must be willing to open up and be with yourself on a regular basis in silence, without distraction. More is really not necessary. With confidence in the process, mindfulness will do its job on its own. If you are in a difficult period and/or have depressive thoughts and feelings, please contact me. Then we’ll see if this is the right time.
Why do we always have to 'go inside'? I'm not sure I want to go there...
Stress arises in your head and that is where you can stop it. The thinkg you try to do outside might feel great at the moment, but it’s all temporary. Please don’t worry about it. Going inside won’t drive you crazy and it won’t kill you. You are just in unfamiliar territory and that can be a bit exciting at times. But in the end it will pay off!
Isn't mindfulness a bit vague?
On the contrary. It is a practical and scientifically based method. During the training you create a ‘laboratory setting’ in which you can examine your mind. Through this research you will discover how your mind works and which choices you need to make in everyday life to improve the quality of your life. Nothing vague about that right? Ps Also the Dalai Lama calls meditation ‘scientific research’.
I am very sensitive to stimuli. Does this training help me with this?
Especially if you are sensitive ( I am too), this training can help you. You will learn how to focus on what is important for you and to ignore that information that is too much for you.
Questions?
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