Qigong – Taijiquan – Neigong
Authentic training in the daoist internal arts
Neigong (内功), meaning ‘internal skill’, is a structured training process aimed at unlocking human potential by opening the body, cultivating energy and developing the mind.
Through qigong, taijiquan and mental training, you develop greater integration between body and mind. This supports your health and deepens your connection with your original self, allowing you to live and act increasingly from that inner source.
Drawing on more than 25 years of personal practice, Mattijs offers training and guidance to bring greater depth to your personal development.
“Mattijs teaches with great clarity and warmth […]
A truly enriching experience that deepened my understanding and practice of qigong.”
– Nelleke Zitman
Offer
Classes
Starting January 2027 my base is back in the Netherlands.
I will be offering weekly classes of neigong and taiji in The Hague
One-on-One
Individual guidance in the internal arts. Practical and effective for body and mind.
Free and On Demand
Free videos and on demand training programs.
For organizations and professionals
MENG Elementair werk helps develop the human capacities needed for keeping your perception clear, staying internally stable and acting consciously under pressure.
What others say
Paulus Nabbe
, Think Yellow
Through the love for my profession it is easy to give it plenty of attention and time. It is harder to have attention for myself. […] Inspiring classes with a healthy dose of humor and relativation. The next day I am always a little sharper and more energised!
Max Douw
[…] to be here as a human being, with all your weakness and power, sweating, battling and at the same time completely flowing, accepting; these classes might just be something for you.
Paul van Vliet came to my show. “It was beautiful” he said. “And you have learnt to stand.”
Luc
, Psychiatric hospital
At work I am often confronted with confused people but the Qigong classes help me keep my energy to myself. They help me distance myself from these situations and allow me to keep an overview. On top of that I feel much less stressed by this kind of difficult situations. I feel stronger within myself.
Kaspar Kröner
Dao training with Mattijs opened new inner worlds for me and brought me a lot of inspiration in my search for a better connection with my body and my singing voice.
Anna and Hans v/d Steur
My husband and I have been having lessons with Mattijs for several years, and enjoyed them very much. He has the skill and ability to structure his classes so that they benefit various ages and needs. … The exercises are right on and effective. In addition, he always includes anti-stress treatments such as relaxation and meditation, and adds a good measure of humour so that we leave feeling cheerful and relaxed. And always want to come back for more.
Lilian Kluivers
, Do-in Academy
Mattijs teaches in a unique personal style: original, calm, casual and modest. Yet powerful and confident at the same time. In a calm atmosphere Mattijs offers a lot of information that is solidly structured and that is practically embedded. The training stirred a lot and gave me plenty of energy. I feel proud that Mattijs offers classes in Do-in Academy at times.
