All of my offerings are born from my own journey of transformation:
My curiosity was always drawn to the deeper layers of life. I have an ancestral heritage which blends the richness of Indigenous and Afro-Surinamese traditions and for as long as I can remember, I've been immersed in the vibrant rhythms of dance, music, and curiously connected to mysticism & spirituality. I grew up dancing, performing and teaching, with a natural passion for expression through movement. My father who ran a dance school purely out of passion, was my first teacher. He was the first to present me to the joy and depth that comes with embodying rhythm and sound. Dance and music became more than just artistic expression and celebration to me. It was connection, healing and a way to feel empowered and at home. Looking back, dancing was one of the first tools through which I remember experiencing a "Soar of Spirit". Alongside dancing and teaching, I pursued academic studies earning a bachelor's degree in Social work and Psychology. But I always kept feeling an undeniable pull towards the deeper healing. This pull became stronger in my twenties, when I experienced a profound personal crisis. A feeling of being under constant energetic attack led me into a space of depression and anxiety. At that time Primary Healthcare could not provide me with a more holistic approach of healing and I felt completely lost, misunderstood and hopeless. I never fully lost touch to an "inner knowing", but I did not have the tools or experience to bring this "knowing" into life. It was through these years of darkness that a path revieled itself to me. At first it was a trip to the Amazon that brought me into direct communion with all elements - There were profound experiences that further awakened my deeper knowing: that true healing and remembering comes from aligning life-force energy and with this, alignment of the soul. Through years of self-exploration and support of some beautiful angels on my path, I gathered many tools including Yoga and Ayurvedic practices to restore my nervous system and come back into physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. It was like an inner light started shining again which showed me the way to alignment in this physical life. I guess these experiences were part of my first profound transformative journey which gave me courage to make choices towards living a soulful life through pursuing passion, dreams and liberation. In 2014 this path took me to Thailand and India, where I immersed myself in the study of Yoga. I completed my 500hrs Advanced Yoga teacher trainings, studying yoga as a lifestyle and a profound system for healing and transformation. Alongside my yoga trainings, I began to dive deeper into other vibrational healing arts like Reiki, Sound Healing, traditional medicine & hypnosis. I also continued to explore the ways how dance & movement can help different kind of people connect to themselves and others. Since moving to Koh Samui in 2016, I've been blessed to share my work and experiences with others visiting or living on the island. I offer sessions at several renowned wellness resorts and I am the founder of Yansa Studio - Koh Samui, which is a vibrant place where we share dance classes, organize different kind of workshops and circles, provide public sound healing sessions and more. Over the years my offerings have expanded organically, creating personalized experiences and accessible tools for everyone who wants to move energy and touch deeper into the layers of their "becoming". I am here to hold space, whether it's through Sound therapy, Yoga, Meditation, Dance exploration, Private healing journeys, sharing Cacao, or simply being present with you in the process of discovering your inner magic. Every offering is different, because every group and every person is different. We can make it a joyful journey, uplifting, playful or deeply healing. It is my passion, and I am honored to walk alongside you. |
Valerie Alken
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