“ You cannot control the sea. You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf on them. “
Quotes by Eline Snel
Introducing Eline Snel
Eline Snel, born in 1954, is a Dutch therapist and certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) trainer renowned for her contributions to mindfulness education for children and adolescents. In 2009, she founded the Academy for Mindful Teaching (AMT) in the Netherlands, which has since expanded internationally, offering training programs in countries such as France, Hong Kong, Spain, Turkey, and Poland.
Snel developed the "Method Eline Snel," a structured mindfulness program tailored for young people aged 4 to 19. This method emerged from her extensive experience as a family therapist and mindfulness trainer, combined with her deep interest in the workings of the mind and the influence of thoughts and feelings on behavior. Her approach emphasizes personal experience with meditation and compassion, aiming to bring out the best in both trainers and children.
