Anna Catharin Heil

Last year for Samhain, .being and I hosted a beautiful women’s day retreat to welcome winter that was very well received. Some of the women that attended urged us to host such gatherings more frequently, and so we listened! ❤️✨

What we birthed from that initial spark is the “Seasonal Sanctuary” - a series of women’s day retreats in 2026 that aim to welcome each of the four seasons with gratitude, excitement and some juiciness! 🍑

Our Spring Edition is already coming up soon on the 28th February in a beautiful ceremonial space in Zeist, surrounded by lush forest that will slowly be starting to wake up to the return of the light around that time. It would be an honour to have you join us! ☀️

What to expect? A day full of nourishing sisterhood 👯‍♀️, an encounter with blue lotus 🪷, a sacred flower long associated with rebirth, sensual awakening, and the return of light, a breathwork 🫁 session to awaken and energise, a seed-planting 🌱 ritual to set intentions for this new year, some dancing 💃🏼 , live music 🎶 and delicious organic lunch 🥙 , tea & snacks.

Sounds like your cup of blue lotus tea? Then book your ticket via my link in bio (Hipsy) and celebrate the reawakening of all life that has been dormant with us!

Discounts available for those that bring a sister or two, or those that would like to join all four of our retreats this year! 🔥

All dates for our Seasonal Sanctuary:

꩜ Spring 🌸 - 28th of February
꩜ Summer 🌞 - 31st of May
꩜ Autumn 🍂 - 27th of September
꩜ Winter ❄️ - 6th of December

Can’t wait to see you there, sisters! ❤️‍🔥

No judgement, just clarity on where I stand and what I believe in ✨🙏🏼

I know these themes can stir up a lot in our culture. They’re tender, charged, and often misunderstood.

I’m not here to polarise - but rather to share what I have learned on my own journey and what I offer in my work 🫶🏼

I am not here to convince anyone of anything - but rather to bring forth what has worked for me personally, in the hope of being able to help other people out there who are struggling in the same ways that I was / am, or have similar visions of the future.

P$yched€l!cs have been pivotal on my personal path of growth and transformation. Any whilst some may see them as a “spiritual crutch”, I prefer to think of them as one of the many modalities available to us as humans. One of the many doors that all lead to the same room - our inner world, our consciousness, our connection to the divine. Others might find that same connection in meditation, church, whilst practicing breathwork, yoga, dance, cold exposure, or whilst fasting. There’s no hierarchy here - just different pathways for different people 🍄

I see every ceremony as the birth of something new, and every birth as a ceremony. I love empowering women to believe in the wisdom and power of their own bodies - yet to also make use of the blessings of the modern medical system when needed. Birth is not a medical emergency by definition - although it sure can turn into one, and I find it important to not turn a blind eye to that reality either. Yet to me, no matter how the journey unfolds, it’s first and foremost a spiritual emergence: the birth of a new identity, a new version of yourself - if you allow it to be 🤰🏼

I don’t think of ritual and ceremony as a way of “fixing what’s broken” - but rather as an opportunity to be mirrored what’s alive in ourselves and around us, and to move and grow from there. To me, it’s an act of empowerment rather than stepping into a victim narrative around all the things that “need changing”. You’re not broken - but you sure have endless potential 🚀

What’s your take on all of this? Curious to hear! 👇🏼❤️

Hey there, I’m Anna 🙋🏼‍♀️

Psychedelic facilitator, birth & postpartum doula and mother of 2 (mostly) cute little dragons 🐉

I love people. And I love seeing people heal and thrive. My dharma – or soul’s mission – in this lifetime is to guide and assist others through moments of metamorphosis: processes of personal growth and transformation.

At the same time I HATE smalltalk - so if you ever meet in me in person, rather talk to me about how mushrooms rule the world than about the weather (because they do) 🍄🍄🍄

I’ve been working with p$!chedelic substances (recreationally and ceremonially - initially mostly the former) for 17 years now, and I’m still in awe of what these substances can do for us if used responsibly and respectfully ✨

I loved giving birth, and even though I don’t want to be pregnant ever again or have more kids, I’d totally sign up for another birthing journey if I could. Since that’s not a thing, I support mothers through their journeys of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond instead 🤰🏼👶🏼

According to most, I’m the least German German they’ve ever met, and I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing 🤷🏼‍♀️🇩🇪

I’m happiest when I’m in nature, and I’m slowly but surely turning our house into an indoor jungle, and our garden into a food forest 🌱

Currently I’m writing two books at the same time - which matches my habit of reading at least three books simultaneously. 📚

That’s a little glimpse of me. Welcome - I’m so happy you’re here! ❤️🫶🏼

Winter is coming!! 🥶 And let’s be real - these colder months can feel long, dark, and heavy. But what if this season could instead become a time of deep nourishment, rest, and renewal? Time to flip the script! 🙌🏼

On November 1st, my dear .being and I invite you to do exactly that and step into the cocoon with us: a one-day women’s retreat where we honour the arrival of winter with ritual, self-care, and sisterhood. Together, we’ll embrace this season of introspection, letting go of what no longer serves, and preparing our bodies and hearts for the colder months ahead ❤️‍🔥

What to Expect?

🧘‍♀️Soft landing with cacao, meditation & Sharing
🫁 Deep breathwork session to open and release
🥗 Nourishing organic lunch
🔥 Fire ritual to honour what we want to let go
🐛 Cocooning ceremony for deep rest
💃🏼 Asafe feminine container
🎶 Live music & sining
🍵 Tea and snacks all day long

This day is for women who wish to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and enter winter not with resistance, but with warmth, ritual, and care ❤️

It would be such an honour to have you with us in our circle! And - we have a special discount if you want to bring a sister (or two!) 👯‍♀️

More info & sign up via link in bio or my website! 🫶🏼✨

When it comes to spaceholding, parenthood continues to be the biggest teacher of all.

Our children are not ours to mold, but our to support. We are their spaceholoer, not their stewards.

They come through us, yet they do not belong to us — as they have their own personalities, paths, and purpose.

We can guide them, love them fiercely, and create a safe space for them to grow…but we can’t and shouldn’t try to control who they become.

The real work?

To listen more than we speak.
To stay curious about who they are and what they have to say.
To hold space without holding on to them too tightly.

As Kahlil Gibran reminds us so beautifully: we are the bows — they are the arrows. And the work lies in trusting the direction they’re meant to fly, without trying to manipulate based on our own desires and projections.

What a journey.

This is what I’m here to do ❤️🍄🤰🏼

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People sometimes ask me why I do such different things simultaneously - but honestly? I don’t think they’re so different at all.

To me, every cermeony is the birth of something new, and every birth is a cermeony ✨

My role is to humbly hold space and be of service as people navigate powerful moments of transformation. And there’s nothing I’d rather do ❤️

If you’re curious to explore whether we’re a match or how we could work together, make sure to book a FREE clarity call via my link in bio 📞🫶🏼

Love,
Anna x

5 years ago I moved to the Netherlands, and at the time I didn’t speak a word of Dutch. And this week, my very first Dutch podcast interview went live on ! 🙌🏼 Guess that marks somewhat of a milestone in my Dutchification process. 🇳🇱😅

I was honestly a bit nervous to record in Dutch for the first time… but once and I got going, we couldn’t stop — and ended up talking for more than two hours 😅 Thanks so much for having me and being such a joy to talk to! ❤️

We dove into all the juicy stuff: psychedelics, life, death, birth work, spaceholding, cacao, consciousness... and a whole lot of personal stories.

It was deep, raw, honest and a lot of fun. Thanks so much for all the sweet messages that have already found their way to me! 🙏🏼

If you’re curious to listen to me Dutch it out, you can find the postcast via my link in bio — I’d love to hear how it landed for you!

🌀 Objective safety sets the structure. Subjective safety sets the tone. ⁣
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In psychedelic work, having qualified support, a safe environment, and a pure, well-dosed substance are essential—they’re the objective safeguards we all benefit from.⁣
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But subjective safety—the felt sense of being safe in your body, with your guide, in the space—that’s just as vital.⁣
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You might not be able to explain why something feels off... but your nervous system knows.⁣
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Even the “best” guide in the world isn’t right for you if your body says no.⁣
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Trust that. It’s not overthinking—it’s self-respect. 🧠❤️⁣
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I‘m beyond excited to announce… 🥁 🎉

✨ My First Ever Women’s Only Medicine Retreat: A Feminine Sacred Space for Deep Connection ✨

For the first time, I am hosting a women-only retreat, together with some incredibly knowledgable and talented women: .eva.voice ❤️

A weekend designed to be soft, supportive, and deeply nourishing. A space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore the power of breath, movement, voice and expanded awareness in the safety of a like-minded sisterhood.

What to Expect?

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Breathwork – Gentle, grounding practices to connect with your body and set the tone for the day.

🍄 Guided Truffle Ceremony – A safe and intentional inner journey, held with care and reverence, to gain insight, release, and reconnect.

🎶 Voice & Expression – Explore the softness and strength of your voice as a tool for grounding, release, and self-discovery.

🔥 Sacred Sisterhood & Sharing – A warm, feminine space where you can be seen, heard, and supported in your journey.

🌿 Nature, Nourishment & Rest – Wholesome meals, stillness, and time to simply be, hosted at a beautiful traditional Dutch farmhouse in nature.

This retreat is a safe sanctuary for women to explore, heal, and return to themselves—with no expectations, no pressure, just presence.

💛 Join us for this special first edition 4th-6th July 2025! Limited spots available.

More info & sign up via link in bio! 🙌🏼