About us

About us

Who we are:

Zoë and Annelien are passionate about creating a space where people feel safe and inspired on their journey towards empowerment and growth. 

Through combining elements of science and embodied practices, infused with fun and laughter, Mind Your Breath programmes facilitate an enriching experience.

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Who we are:

Zoë and Annelien are passionate about creating a space where people feel safe and inspired on their journey towards empowerment and growth. 

Through combining elements of science and embodied practices, infused with fun and laughter, Mind Your Breath programmes facilitate an enriching experience.

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Dr. Annelien Nieman

Annelien is an Educational Psychologist in Private Practice as well as an Enneagram coach and Breathwork & Mindfulness Practitioner.

For the past 20 years Annelien has been working in multiple settings with individuals and groups of various ages. She is passionate about transformation and guiding people in reaching ultimate health, well-being and peak performance.

Academic Qualifications:
D.Ed. (Psychology); M.Ed. (Guidance & Counselling) M.Sc. Mindfulness (University of Aberdeen – currently)

Professional Registration:
HPCSA Reg. PS 0067784, Pr. Nr. 8645906

Enneagram Coaching:
Integrative Enneagram Solutions:
Enneagram Practitioner Training (Level 1)
Enneagram Practitioner Training (Level 2 Team Dynamics)

Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition:
Enneagram Practitioner Training

TRE (Tension and Trauma Release Exercises):
Qualified Individual and Group Facilitator

Academic Qualifications:
D.Ed. (Psychology); M.Ed. (Guidance & Counselling) M.Sc. Mindfulness (University of Aberdeen – currently)

Professional Registration:
HPCSA Reg. PS 0067784, Pr. Nr. 8645906

Enneagram Coaching:
Integrative Enneagram Solutions:
Enneagram Practitioner Training (Level 1)
Enneagram Practitioner Training (Level 2 Team Dynamics)

Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition:
Enneagram Practitioner Training

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Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Zoë Douglas

Zoë Douglas is a Counsellor, TRE Provider and Yoga Instructor. She has worked in the mental health and education field for the past 15 years with individuals and groups. 

Zoë has a vested interest in the body-mind connection and how exploring this can lead to a more fulfilling way of living. Her passion is assisting people of various ages in moving through personal challenges and embodying change through movement and the release of nervous system pattern.

Academic Qualifications:
BA (Hons. Psych)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Registered Counsellor (UNISA)

Professional Registration: HPCSA: PRC 0012084, Pr. Nr. 421162

TRE (Tension &Trauma Release Exercises):
Qualified Individual and Group Facilitator
Yoga: ISHTA School of Yoga Instructor

Find me on

Zoë Douglas

Zoë Douglas is a Counsellor, TRE Provider and Yoga Instructor. She has worked in the mental health and education field for the past 15 years with individuals and groups. 

Zoë has a vested interest in the body-mind connection and how exploring this can lead to a more fulfilling way of living. Her passion is assisting people of various ages in moving through personal challenges and embodying change through movement and the release of nervous system pattern.

Academic Qualifications:
BA (Hons. Psych)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Registered Counsellor (UNISA)

Professional Registration:
HPCSA: PRC 0012084, Pr. Nr. 421162

TRE (Tension &Trauma Release Exercises):
Qualified Individual and Group Facilitator
Yoga: ISHTA School of Yoga Instructor

Find me on

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Quotes that inspire us...

On the inhale, ride with me 

on the exhale, release with me 

but in the pauses between them

In the silence and stillness

In the nothingness 

meet me there.

– Rena Chopra

Photographer Liza van Deventer: www.lizavandeventer.co.za

Quotes that inspire us...

On the inhale, ride with me 

on the exhale, release with me 

but in the pauses between them

In the silence and stillness

In the nothingness 

meet me there.

– Rena Chopra

'Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.'
Hermann Hesse
'Breathing in, I calm my body and mind.Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment.'
Thích Nhất Hạnh
'Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.'
Melody Beattie, author
'The place  where your greatest limits live is also the place where your greatest growth lies.'
Robin Sharma