Burnout can drain your energy
Are you feeling constantly exhausted, overwhelmed by responsibilities,
or disconnected from the joy in your daily life? You’re not alone.
Burnout can drain us of energy, motivation, and clarity.
But with the right approach, you can start feeling like yourself again.
Fill out the form below to receive a short practice to switch your nervous system from a stress to a rest response.
Burnout is not a personal failure.
It's a nervous system that has been under stress for too long.
You might be on a break from work, or you may have slowed down, yet your body still feels tense, restless, or exhausted.
You probably are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
Constant physical
exhaustion
Emotional depletion
and irritability
Feeling detached and disconnected
Loss of motivation
and sense of purpose
Disrupted or lack of sleep
Difficulty concentrating
and lack of focus
When burnout does not go away with rest.
Many people experiencing burnout tell themselves they should be better by now, especially if they’re used to being capable, responsible, and high-functioning.
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But burnout doesn’t resolve through willpower alone.
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When stress has been chronic, the nervous system can remain stuck in a state of hyper-alertness or shutdown.
In this state, the body prioritises survival over rest, recovery, emotional regulation, and connection.
This is not a mindset issue. It’s a physiological one.
A nervous-system-based approach to burnout
This 8-week Yoga Therapy for Burnout program is designed to support recovery where burnout actually lives: the nervous system.
Rather than pushing, fixing, or forcing change, we work with the body using practices that research shows can support
nervous system regulation, stress resilience, and emotional balance.
The program follows a gradual, structured approach that allows your system to move from survival mode back toward safety, regulation, and energy, at a pace that supports real integration.
The 4 pillars of the program
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Movement
Gentle, intentional, and adaptable yoga sequences designed to release chronic tension, improve circulation, and restore a sense of safety in the body.
2
Breathing
Simple, accessible breathing practices that help regulate the stress response and calm the nervous system.
Breathwork is used as a practical, science-based tool to support emotional regulation, focus, and inner stability.
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Restoration
Restorative yoga, guided relaxation, and yoga nidra practices that support deep rest and recovery.
These practices help the nervous system shift out of constant alertness and allow the body to repair and recharge.
4
Self-reflection
Guided reflection and awareness practices to help you recognise stress patterns, reconnect with your needs, and build sustainable self-care habits for long-term relief.
Program Specifics
Yoga therapy combines the power of movement, breath, and mindfulness to engage the body’s natural relaxation response, calm the mind, and rebalance the nervous system, all critical for overcoming burnout.
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WEEK ONE
Creating Safety & Grounding
We start by stabilising the nervous system through gentle movement, breath awareness, and grounding practices.
The focus is on helping the body feel safe enough to slow down.
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WEEK TWO
Regulating the stress response
We introduce simple breathing and movement tools that support nervous system regulation and reduce constant alertness.
You begin learning how to downshift from stress more consciously.
3
WEEK THREE
Releasing physical tension
This week focuses on gently releasing accumulated tension in the body through slow, therapeutic movement and supported relaxation.
Less holding, less bracing, more ease.
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WEEK FOUR
Rest & Recovery
Discover relaxation techniques that improve sleep quality and overall rest. It is about allowing the nervous system to experience sustained periods of restoration.
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WEEK FIVE
Emotional Awareness
We explore the connection between stress, emotions, and the body.
You learn tools to notice emotional patterns and respond with more awareness rather than reactivity.
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WEEK SIX
Rebuilding energy & Resilience
As regulation improves, we focus on restoring energy in a sustainable way.
Practices support vitality without pushing or overdoing.
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WEEK SEVEN
Integrating tool sinto daily life
This week focuses on applying what you’ve learned to real-life situations: work, family, relationships, and daily stressors.
The goal is practicality, not perfection.
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WEEK EIGHT
Consolidation & Sustainable Self-care
We bring everything together and create a realistic self-care framework you can continue using after the program.
The emphasis is on long-term support and burnout prevention.
Jorinde Klomp
Bij Anita een hele fijne yoga therapie gevolgd speciaal gericht op burn-out klachten. Wat een fijne, leerzame en zelfs af en toe beetje ontspannende ;-) sessies hebben we van Anita mogen ontvangen. Voldoende "bagage" meegekregen om thuis te kunnen gaan toepassen. Maar nog fijner is dat deze therapie nog een keertje gegeven gaat worden. Ik ben weer van de partij!
Audrey G
The practice was very effective. The yoga teacher was very gentle professional, with a lot of knowledge. Ideal sessions for everyone who is looking to find more balance in their life, or recenter.
Lieke Goossens
I experienced the burnout course as super helpful. She shared a lot of insights and practices that helps you heal from stress symptoms. It was so inspirational and hands on. Thank you Anita!!
Investment and how to join
This program runs in small groups to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Rather than fixed start dates, the course begins once a minimum of three participants are ready to join.
If you’re interested, click the Sign Up button below. This will open an email where you can tell me:
That you’re interested in joining the program;
Your preferred time slot (Wednesday morning or Thursday afternoon);
Any questions you may have.
Once a minimum of three people are confirmed for the same time slot, the program will begin.
This flexible structure allows the course to adapt to your needs — not the other way around.
What's included
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Weekly live online group sessions
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Small group format for individual attention
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Guided yoga therapy, breathing, and restorative practices
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Reflection prompts and supportive materials
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Recordings of relaxation practices for home use
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A progressive, structured approach — no overwhelm
Who is this program for
This program is suitable if you:
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You are recovering from burnout or chronic stress
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Feel anxious, exhausted, or emotionally overwhelmed
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Want a gentle, science-informed approach
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Prefer guidance and structure rather than doing it alone
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You ready to support your recovery step by step​
No prior yoga experience is required.​
This program is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about working with your nervous system, not against it.
Recovery takes time.
This program gives you the time, structure, and support
to rebuild balance in a sustainable way.