Leni Cellini
Leni Cellini (1983). Silence lover. Sensitive soul. city monk.
My meditation path started in 2006, when I took my first mindfulness training as a young student. It was immediately Great Love. Afterwards I often went on retreat to deepen my practice. Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh in particular has been a major influence for me. I also learned a lot from teachers like Tara Brach and Jeff Foster (and still do!).
I have been giving mindfulness training since 2011 and in 2018 I founded my own organization 'On-the-go'. I guide people both individually and in groups to more awareness, mildness and freedom.
The greatest gift of the practice for me is developing more gentleness and compassion for myself and others. Learning to befriend myself, dare to allow and feel emotions, learn to see my small sides with soft eyes. And be less trapped in it, learn to deal with it differently. I like to share that road to more insight and (self) compassion with others.
Updates
Live Lecture scheduled for 17-08-2025: The art of meeting (book presentation)
Live Lecture: The Art of Dis-meeting (book presentation). When you meditate or practice mindfulness, you learn to let things be as they are. You learn to allow yourself to be as you are. But that is much easier said ...
Live Book Discussion scheduled for 17-08-2025: The art of meeting (book presentation)
Live Book Review: The Art of Un-meeting (book launch). “I have to be productive.” “I am not allowed to rest.” “I have to stay strong.” “Being vulnerable is weak.” “I am not allowed to get angry.” “I must always be loving.” Do you encounter these kinds of beliefs ...
The birth of my book on deep self-acceptance
Very happy to share that my first book is coming out soon! On my favorite theme: gentleness, self-love, radical self-acceptance. Rooted in my own experience with the practice, I hope the book will be a gentle companion on your ...
Live Meditation scheduled for 30-04-2025: Effortlessness
Live Meditation: Effortlessness. Does meditating sometimes feel like a 'doing' to you? Do you ever find yourself trying to do it 'right'? To be focused, present, alert? In this meditation you are invited to ...
Live Meditation scheduled for 18-04-2025: Good Friday ~ acknowledging what is
Live Meditation: Good Friday ~ Acknowledging what is. Without darkness, no light. Without acknowledging the shadow, no insight. On Good Friday, we commemorate the Way of the Cross and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Very welcome with all that is, also ...
My offer
The art of meeting
Being Gentle on Yourself in a World That’s Gone Crazy In a world that’s always racing along and making ‘improving yourself’ a daily goal…
#50 Mindful with your smartphone – Leni Cellini
In this episode, Joost van den Heuvel Rijnders talks to Leni Cellini about a topic that many of ...
Check out my upcoming “offline meetings”
You can view my upcoming offline retreats, meditation days and courses on the 'On Location' page ...
