Let it sparkle courses
Are you ready to feel rested and joyful again?
A series of bite-sized online courses to help you unwind, rest and restore.
And to rediscover your needs, desires and dreams.
Do you know deep in your heart that there must be another way?
But you just don’t know how to change it and where to start.
Do you want to feel more energized? Finish the day feeling a bit more satisfied and less worried? Experience more joy and smile a bit more?
And what if you had clarity on what you really wanted and desired in this season of your life?
Life can feel overwhelming at times, right?
It is time for you to feel like yourself again, full of healthy energy, well-being and joy.
Let it Sparkle
Be guided to reconnect with yourself and your intuition and bring more ease and joy in your life.
Throughout the bite-sized courses, you will be invited to explore ways to use creativity, nature and mindful living to rest and restore. So that you wake up better rested and you can do things with more enthusiasm during the day.
You’ll discover the beauty of everyday life and what all those frequently used words like selfcare, feeling lighter, peace of mind, mindful living and creativity actually mean to you and how they fit into your life. It will help you discover your desires and needs and bring you greater self-knowledge and empowerment.
Explore what’s in the courses
Excersises to use in nature
Writing, reflection and journal prompts
Creative exercises
Mindful living, breathing or yoga nidra
The mini courses will support you with
Compassion and awareness
Going into nature helps you to be in the moment. It relaxes you and helps you get in touch with yourself and nature. You use your senses and look at yourself and your surroundings with compassion and awareness.
Creativity & expressing yourself
Discover how to be creative in a way that you are comfortable with. But also discover that it can be calming, help you relax, bring more peace of mind and help you express yourself even if you have no words.
Restoring rest and energy
By living mindfully, you consciously create a moment for yourself. This helps to restore your energy and rest deeply so you are not tired all day. You feel lighter and calmer and have a moment to see and appreciate what is in life right now.
Hi, I’m Nathalie.
When you work with me you get:
Professional support and guidance
I am a visual artist, certified yoga (nidra) teacher and a Masters trained (family) therapist, behavioral scientist and schoolpsychologist who has helped countless of clients explore their creativity & essence and helping them rediscovering their strengths.
Respect and safety
I will support you in a gentle, friendly and accepting way. I know that it is important to feel safe enough to tell your story, feel free to express yourself and listen to yourself. This will help you to explore, discover and grow.
A holistic approach
We are not just a body, head or heart. We are a whole of it all. By combining mindful living, creativity, art and going into nature, we enable ourselves to discover ways to take care of our whole being.
Before
“Before I started, I always thought that self-care meant taking a lot of time off and that it would cost me a lot of extra energy. I didn’t see any possibilities for this, but there wasn’t any change in my life either.”
After
“Nathalie’s tips and creative exercises helped me so much to find options though. Because I can choose when I can do it and it doesn’t have to take a lot of time at all. I now have options I can choose from for peace and energy.”
– client –
Getting Started is Easy
Step 1: Choose a theme
Choose the theme below that best suits you, sparks your interest, makes your heart sing or is just the thing you need for this season of life.
Step 2: Sign up
After you signed up you receive your log in information in your inbox within 48 hours.
Step 3: Start the course
You’ll have access to all the materials at once, so you can plan your personal time in the way that works best for you.
New themes are being added all the time. Sign up for the studio updates to hear when a new theme is added.
Let’s bring back some Sparkle into your life.
Choose the theme that makes you excited to start with.
Theme: Light
€44 €22 (introductory price)
You’re going to discover what “light” means to you and how it fits into your life. So that you can bring more lightness, rest and ease in. We will do all this using mindful living, nature and creativity.
Included:
- An introduction with information on the benefits of mindfulness, rest, nature etc.
- Exercises to get the most out of your time in nature
- A downloadable workbook with writing and reflective prompts around the theme of light and (art) journal exercises, such as creative exercises or ideas and a scavenger hunt
- An audio with a breathing exercise
Please note: due to direct access to all digital course components, it is not possible to get a refund.
New themes are being added all the time. Sign up for the studio updates to hear when a new theme is released.
Please know that this course is here for you to explore and discover ways to rest, be calm and creative. It isn’t (a replacement for) therapy or mental health treatment in any way. Please talk to a professional or your general practitioner if you are looking for that kind of support.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course take place?
After you signed up you receive your log in information in your inbox within 48 hours. You’ll have access to all the materials at once, so you can plan your personal time in the way that works best for you.
Each new theme has a date that the materials will become available and you will have access.
Since this is a brand new offering, new themes are being added all the time. So feel free to come back again or sign up for the studio updates to hear when a new theme is added.
I have no experience with creativity / mindfulness / yoga nidra / or other things you mention, is this for me?
Yes! The course is structured in such a way that you get introduced to all parts in a very accessible way.
You can take your time to get used to it and explore what you like.
As for the yoga nidras, especially the short yoga nidras are nice to try out if it’s something for you. I will also explain to you exactly what a nidra is and does.
You do not need any materials for the creative exercises. You can use whatever you already have in your home. Some of the creative exercises can also be done in a different way, for example by working with clay instead of paint or writing a story. I mention these suggestions at the exercises.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at contact @ nbontestudio.nl
Is there any overlap between the themes / mini courses?
All exercises are different for each theme.
However, the information about going into nature, mindful living or the benefits of creativity may be (partially) the same. This is for the simple reason that the background information always comes from the same research and is about rest, relaxation, well-being and positive influences that each part has. Of course, whenever possible, it will be written in such a way as to fit the specific theme.
What is the investment for this online course?
The regular price is 44 euro. However, the first theme is available at a lower introductory price.
Can I get my money back?
Unfortunately not. Because it is an online course and you get immediate access to everything, there are no refunds. Thank you for understanding.
Is this program also for children or adolescents?
This online course is created for people of 18 years and older. Even though you could do the creative exercises with children, I recommend they do it with an adult by their side.
Can I use this this as (replacement of) therapy or mental health treatment?
No. This course is here to help you explore and discover ways to rest, live more mindful, find calm and be creative.
However, this online course is not therapy or mental health treatment and can also not replace it. At this moment I do not give any treatment or therapy. For this I would like to refer you to my colleagues who do still offer this or your general practitioner.
The program uses elements from mindfulness, but it is not a full 8 week mindfulness program.
The yoga nidras are created by myself. I am an officially certified yoga nidra facilitator (Yoga Alliance).
The methods used, my expertise and what it is not
The creative exercises are designed to let you be creative. To inspire you or to show you an example to help you find what suits you and what makes you happy. To explore how you can find rest and joy in creativity. It is not a technical drawing/painting/…etc course. Although I mainly paint myself, there will certainly be a focus on other creative activities as well.
I graduated from Leiden University in Pedagogical Sciences with additional courses in psychology (and am a member of the necessary professional association NVO) and I am therefore qualified to guide, help and coach children, adolescents and adults.
However, this online course is not therapy and can also not replace it. At this moment I do not give any treatment or therapy. For this I would like to refer you to my colleagues who do still offer this or your general practitioner.
The program uses elements from mindfulness, but it is not a full 8 week mindfulness program.
The yoga nidras are created by myself. I am an officially certified yoga nidra facilitator (Yoga Alliance).
Is there guidance in the course?
This is an online course that is pre-recorded and immediately accessible to you. There is no guidance from me nor is there a course community.
You can view all the offerings at the “classes” page and see, for example, if a workshop or individual guidance is available.
Can I do the online course with multiple people or as a workshop for my company?
You buy access for one person. If you want to do it with a friend or family member they can buy the online course for themselves.
If you want to use my teaching for your team, please contact me. Depending on what you want exactly I can offer other possibilities such as a workshop. I would like to think along with you about this. Use the contact form here or send an email with some information about the group / the company and what you have in mind to: contact @ nbontestudio.nl