Arrive. Sit.
Continue your day.
How it works?
- We meet online for 21 minutes.
- We sit together in silence, with gentle guidance.
- Come as you are, as often as you like.
- Nothing to achieve, nowhere to get to – just a moment of presence in the midst of everyday life.
Join the community
Come sit with us.
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Saturday & Sunday:
8:30 am CEST – 12pm IST -
Monday:
7 am CEST – 10:30 am IST - Live online, guided by Maaike
- Join regularly or drop in
- Open to everyone
- Eng (& Dutch translation)
Clicking "Join the community" brings you into our WhatsApp group—where it's easy to follow along and just hop in.
Glimpses of Just Sit
A heartfelt offering
Just Sit is shared through dana
If you’d like to support my presence and the space I hold, you’re welcome to offer a donation in a way that feels aligned with your experience and means. Contributions can be made per session or on a monthly basis. You’ll find the practical details for contributing inside the WhatsApp group. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. 🙏
A personal note
Why this matters?
In a world that keeps moving, this is a space to pause.
A simple invitation to sit and reconnect with the present moment.
Just as it is.
What stayed with people
Unfiltered voices
Each session feels like a moment of coming home to myself.
An inspiring and relaxing session, perfect for unwinding.
Thanks to our daughter, we have gradually discovered the power of meditation in our lives, and we hope to continue sharing this gift with friends and loved ones. 🌿
These sessions have been so nourishing for me.
Walk your path only
Feeling something?
You’re welcome to get in touch before joining the community.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Not at all.
Some people join with years of experience, while others are completely new to meditation.
What matters most is a willingness to be curious and explore just sitting.
The practices are guided in a simple and accessible way, allowing everyone to start from where they are.
Life happens.
While attending regularly helps to deepen the experience, there is no pressure to be present every time.
Just Sit is designed as a place to return to — without obligation.
Each session offers something valuable on its own, while also contributing to the bigger picture.
You are welcome to participate in a way that feels realistic and supportive for your life.
Dana is an ancient tradition of generosity.
Rather than placing a fixed value on the teachings, you're invited to contribute from your own experience and means.
For me, Dana helps keep the exchange human.
It allows people to first explore the value of the journey for themselves, and then respond from a place of appreciation, care, and generosity if they feel moved to do so.
Yes.
As long as you have an internet connection, a comfortable seat, and maybe headphones, you're very welcome.
People often participate from different countries, homes, offices, or wherever life happens to be unfolding.
In a beautiful way, it reminds us that Just Sitting is not limited by location or timezone.
The WhatsApp group is mainly used for practical information and gentle reminders throughout the journey.
Participants are not expected to send messages or actively engage in discussions.
This helps keep the space quiet, simple, and supportive — without creating the feeling that you need to keep up with another busy group conversation.
You’re welcome to simply receive the updates and let the practice unfold in your own way.
And if questions come up, or something feels urgent, you can always reach out to me personally. 🌿
Absolutely.
If you know someone who might benefit from the journey, you're welcome to invite them.
Many people join because a friend, colleague, or family member shared the invitation with them.
Sometimes it is simply nicer to explore these things together. 🌿✨
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