'Ein kursse Erufnung', Johan Georg Gichtel, 1696.
True wisdom is not something to be sought solely in external texts; it is a living presence within you.
In this second installment of our somatic journey at the Embassy of the Free Mind, we focus on the body as a vessel for inner awareness and self-discovery.
This session centers on the Earth Element, mapping the Spleen (Yin) and Stomach (Yang) meridians onto our physical form. Energetically, the Earth element is about grounding, deep structural nourishment, and the comforting sensation of coming home to oneself. When our earth energy is balanced, we cultivate a deep sense of safety, stability, and inner knowing. By folding inward and quieting the analytical mind, you will learn to listen to the subtle signals of your energetic system and rest deeply in your own innate wisdom.
This 60-minute sequence utilizes passive holds to anchor your energy and cultivate stability, specifically targeting the anatomy of the front line of the body, the hips, and the quadriceps.
About the Instructor
Gabriele Galassi is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a certified Yin Yoga instructor whose work focuses on the profound integration of mind and body. With an extensive background in evidence-based psychological frameworks, Gabriele specialises in using psychology to support personal development, wellbeing, and self-awareness.
His Yin Yoga practice offers a unique, holistic bridge between the analytical insights of contemporary coaching psychology and the somatic wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By weaving thoughtful, thematic concepts through long-held, meditative postures, he creates a deeply reflective environment where practitioners can improve physical mobility, process emotional landscapes, and cultivate lasting inner stillness.
Format
Yin Yoga Practice | Mindful Centering | Nature
Date & Time
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Language
The workshop will be conducted in English.
Important Note
Weather permitting, this session may take place outside in the serene environment of the museum garden. Participants are highly encouraged to bring extra layers of clothing to stay comfortable during the practice, and sunblock if it is a sunny morning!
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Getting There
Address
House with the Heads
Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam
Public Transport
A fifteen-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Prefer public transport? Take trams 13 or 17, or bus 170, 172, or 174 to the Westermarkt stop. From there, walk back a short distance, turn left onto Keizersgracht, and you will find us on your right after 300 meters.
Bike
Amsterdam is best explored on two wheels, and the EFM is no exception. Ample bike parking is available along the Keizersgracht.
Car
Parking in the area is paid (~ €8,05 per hour), and spaces can be difficult to find. The nearest parking garages are Q-park Nieuwendijk at Nieuwezijds Kolk 18 (650 meters), Q-park Bijenkorf at Beursstraat 15 (950 meters), and Q-park Europarking at Marnixstraat 250 (1,300 meters). You can also park at a P+R location and travel into the centre by public transport.
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