Events & Community

Want to learn something new while meeting others?

Join one of my upcoming events, let me know of your interest in a “upon request” session, or check out these special workshops and retreats from others in the community.

“Mindfulness, also called wise attention, helps us see what we’re adding to our experiences, not only during meditation sessions but also elsewhere.” ~Sharon Salzberg

Sessions with Lorinda

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Zomeryoga in Linden

Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation this summer!

Offered in partnership with Yoga Santosha Linden. Contact me for more details.

Please note that sessions run in June and August 2026 (no sessions in July).

In the community

Check here for other events from colleagues and others that you might find interesting.

Please note that I assume no liability for clicking through to these sites or for your participation should you decide to go for it! You can read more in the Legal Disclaimer.

Intuïtief schilderen (Intuitive Painting)
26 juni 2026

Voel je de drang om te creëren zonder regels of verwachtingen? Tijdens deze workshop nodig ik je uit om los te laten, te vertragen en te creëren vanuit je gevoel.

Vrijdagochtend van 9u30 tot 11u30
26 juni 2026

Voor wie? Voor vrouwen vanaf 18 jaar

Info en inschrijvingen
ankehoeven.be

Helping fight period poverty

Want to learn more about period poverty and help break the taboo around menstruation?
Join me and get involved with BruZelle!

From time to time the Leuven Region of BruZelle organises sewing marathons. All day long, bags are cut, stitched and filled with menstrual products by volunteers. You can sign up to come for a whole day or just a few hours. The next one is planned for Saturday 17 October 2026.

The last sewing day was held on 11 October 2025 with great success!

1910 maandverbanden & 432 tampons binnen gebracht
762 zakjes & een veel stoffen gedoneerd
1653 nieuwe zakjes gemaakt, 2880 zakjes gevuld met 57600 maandverbanden

Een prachtig resultaat!

The impact of this program?
* approximately 15,000 sanitary pads are distributed every month in the Leuven Region (packaged together in 750 reusable fabric bags)
* 115 schools in the provinces of Brabant and Limburg have cabinets with bags of sanitary pads and tampons. – as of February 2025

A great achievement, possible only with the help of donations, volunteers and supportive decision-makers in the schools!

Want to be involved?
Check out all the great work of BruZelle throughout Belgium and if you live in the Leuven area and want to get involved at any time of year, you can contact the Regional Coordinator, Rita Van Even.

Sessions “upon request”

These sessions are run semi-regularly or upon demand. They can be organised one-on-one, for your workplace or other community group, or for a special occasion. Please contact me to ask more or to be added to a list to be notified of future offerings.

Connecting with the animal world

Animals have so much to teach us. Observing their qualities, such as how they look and move, is not only an interesting experience, but connects us at a deeper level.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to meet and work with one of your animal guides!

Facilitators: Lorinda Brinton and Anke Hoeven

If you would like to arrange this workshop or something similar for a group, or simply be notified if it is offered again, please let us know via the button below.

Some of my previous offerings

If you have interest in experiencing something listed or similar (e.g. via private lessons, organisation/company trainings or simply as part of a future offering that you are organising) please fill in my contact form to get in touch.

How mindfulness can help while living abroad

Have you heard of mindfulness but always wondered what it is?
Or how it could help you with your life in Belgium?

Whether you’re looking for ways to manage the professional or personal stresses of living in a new country, or simply how to be in the ‘present moment’, this hands-on session will explore simple strategies to help you learn more and get started.

This event has now passed!
Thu, Jun 11 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CEST
In-person session
International House Leuven, Tiensevest 60 · Leuven

Cost: Free, but registration required to ensure a spot!

Offered in partnership with International House Leuven (IHL)

Birthing our new self – workshop series
23 & 30 April 2025

These facilitated sessions were designed for those finding themselves in a new phase of life and/or looking for inspiring ways to move forward.

Each session provided opportunities to
connect with others through activity, learning and sharing.

The event was offered in collaboration with Enas Kandil and Mohammed El-Barkouky who led the activity portions of the ‘Put yourself first’ and ‘Be creative’ sessions. I led the grounding, reflection and sharing portions of the evenings.

We had a nice time at the Blended Minds book cafe in Kessel-Lo and hope to see you at future similar events.

Loving Kindness Meditation Night
19 February 2025

The idea for this special evening came from a desire to bring some warmth, good will, well being and peace into ourselves and into the world.

We gathered in person at a cosy book cafe in Kessel-Lo (Belgium) and connected with compassion.

The event was offered in partnership with Enas from Blended Minds book cafe. Thanks to Enas and to all those who joined us. You can read more about the collaboration here.

If you would be interested to attend or host a meditation evening with a similar or different theme, please reach out!

Day of Nourishment: One-day mindfulness retreats
16 April 2023, 21 January 2024 & 28 July 2024

“With open mind I came to the day of nourishment, with an open heart filled with great experience I left it.”

– participant from Day of Nourishment retreat

These one-day retreats have been a blend of mindfulness, yoga, mindful eating and a little bit of peace and calm. Themes included: “Beginning Anew”, “Taking Care” and “Relax and Rejuvenate” and were offered in partnership with Brussels Mindfulness (in-person, in Brussels).

Info & Orientation nights for mindfulness course
29 August 2023, 7 March 2024 & 18 Sept 2024

“I appreciated the introduction and explanation, also the sharing and group experience.”

– participant from group session

Inspiring and relaxing online sessions where participants were introduced to mindfulness and everything that a mindfulness course entails.

The evenings were a mix of teaching, practising and sharing, just like in an actual course, and were offered for free in partnership with Brussels Mindfulness.

Healing The Museum
13 May 2023

This beginner’s meditation workshop, using the interplay of nature and art, took place at the S.M.A.K. museum in Ghent, Belgium as part of Grace Ndiritu’s exhibition ‘Healing The Museum’. Offered in partnership with S.M.A.K. and Brussels Mindfulness.

I delivered this session in ‘The Temple’, a place Grace designed to showcase S.M.A.K.’s collection in a critical way, and to be a spiritual space for encounter, transition and healing.

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