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)
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
Mindfulness:
Post Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness – University of Aberdeen
Mindfulness Teacher Training (MBLC) – Mindfulness Association UK
Breathwork:
Functional Breathing Instructor – Oxygen Advantage
Academic Qualifications:
D.Ed. (Psychology); M.Ed. (Guidance & Counselling)
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
Mindfulness:
Post Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness – University of Aberdeen (2019)
Mindfulness Teacher Training (MBLC) – Mindfulness Association UK (2024)
Breathwork:
Functional Breathing Instructor – Oxygen Advantage (2025)
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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
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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