Diecke Bentum
Diecke first came into contact with yoga and meditation when she was around sixteen, during a period in which she was overstrained. The practice helped her to reconnect with her body, to relax and to (re)cognize her boundaries. Around the age of twenty, she started training to become a Raja Yoga teacher. After years of deepening in this tradition, she followed a ten-day Vipassana retreat according to the teachings of Goenka in 2014. The silence, contemplation and the sober character of the retreat fitted in seamlessly with her nature.
Through Vipassana she came into contact with mindfulness, which led her to become a trainer. In the years that followed she regularly attended retreats. These not only brought valuable insights, but also healing of old wounds – which made her a more relaxed and happier person. The emphasis on asceticism slowly shifted to a practice that became increasingly rooted in metta (loving kindness). The step towards Buddhism felt like a natural next step. She herself says about this: “Buddhism has helped me accept life.”
Diecke draws a lot of inspiration from the suttas, Tibetan Buddhism and dhamma talks of Buddhist monks. In addition to the spiritual path, she seeks tranquility in nature, where she often walks with her dog Ramses. She also practices Ki Aikido - for her a form of meditation in movement. She teaches weekly yoga classes in Baarn, mindfulness training in Amsterdam and has been working as an acupuncturist since 2019.
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Live Meditation scheduled for 22-05-2025: Soften
Live Meditation: Softening. During meditation there are different fields of attention, the body, the breath and the mind. We look in meditation where in these areas we can soften. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation ...
Live Meditation scheduled for 06-05-2025: Meditating with attention to the breath
Live Meditation: Meditating with attention to the breath. To practice our mindfulness, we focus our attention on our breath from moment to moment. Returning to ourselves again and again in the present moment. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips ...
Live Meditation scheduled for 29-04-2025: Meditate together in silence
Live Meditation: Meditating together in silence. After a short introduction, we will meditate together in silence. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 22-04-2025: Meditating with a healing intention
Live Meditation: Meditating with a healing intention. How can you take good care of yourself. How can you take good care of your loved ones and environment. With attention to what is possible, set an intention. An intention for your meditation and ...
Live Meditation scheduled for 24-03-2025: Sitting together in silence
Live Meditation: Sitting together in silence. Silent meditation with relaxed open attention. The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
