hEyQ Festival Maastricht – Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation & Martial Arts
Sunday 18 October 2026 | 09:00–18:00 | Maastricht | Near Randwyck Station | Free Parking
Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 09:00–18:00 | Maastricht, Netherlands
Discover EQ. Experience the Qi. Live your Quest.
Join us for the hEyQ Festival at Dojo EQuilibrium Maastricht — a full day dedicated to movement, relaxation, connection, mindfulness and personal development.
Located close to Maastricht Randwyck Station, with free parking, our festival is easily accessible for visitors from Maastricht, Limburg, Belgium and Germany.
Whether you are completely new to Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga or meditation, or already have years of experience, you are welcome.
Create your own festival programme and choose 4 workshops of 75 minutes from a diverse selection of Eastern and Western movement, mindfulness and martial arts practices.
Discover the hEyQ Festival Maastricht
The hEyQ Festival Maastricht is a day for relaxation, connection, movement and exchange.
Explore a variety of traditional and contemporary practices for both body and mind, including:
- Qi Gong / Qigong
- Tai Chi / Taijiquan
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Sound Healing & Singing Bowls
- Pencak Silat
- WuShu
- Self-Defence
- Mind-body practices
The festival brings together teachers and practitioners from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and abroad.
Our aim is simple: to create an open, welcoming environment where everyone can discover new ways of moving, breathing, relaxing and connecting.
Experience the Qi / Chi
The hEyQ Festival offers both an introduction to and a deeper exploration of classical and modern systems of movement and learning, inspired by Eastern and Western traditions.
Make space for your body.
Create tranquillity for your mind.
Discover practices that you can continue at home and incorporate into your everyday life.
Live your Quest
Our teachers and facilitators regularly collaborate with the EQ team. Together, we explore how movement, breathing, meditation and technique can become something personal and meaningful.
The festival is suitable for young and old, beginners and experienced practitioners, and people with and without disabilities.
Come as you are and create your own journey through the day.
Festival Programme
Sunday, 18 October 2026
09:00–18:00
Create your own programme by choosing 4 × 75-minute workshops.
Choose from:
Qi Gong · Tai Chi · Yoga · Meditation · Sound Healing · Pencak Silat · WuShu · Self-Defence
Sunday 18th of October | 9 - 18 o 'clock
Workshop Programme
Naar binnen – Inward Balance
Daoist Monk Morning Routine
Discover a modern adaptation of a traditional Daoist monks’ morning practice.
This Qi Gong sequence is designed to help calm the body and mind, improve focus, awaken your energy and prepare you for the day ahead.
A simple routine that you can take home and make part of your daily life.
Zhineng Qigong: Taiji Ball
Taiji Ball Nei Jing is one of the more dynamic exercises within Zhineng Qigong.
Regular practice can help develop inner strength and a sense of calm in everyday life. During this workshop, we focus on understanding and practising the fundamental movements.
Language and Poetry in Tai Chi
Tai Chi is sometimes described as the everyday poetry of the body.
By finding new words and images to express age-old principles, each movement can become more meaningful. Metaphors from music, gardening and cooking can help us understand and embody Tai Chi principles.
In this workshop, we explore how language, imagination and movement can support embodied learning.
Silent Meditation
Silent meditation is a simple practice using concentration and breath to turn your attention inward.
There is no goal other than returning to yourself and creating space for inner peace and awareness.
Balance Within
Chi Kung: Dragon Breath
The Dragon Breath technique focuses on a strong and deliberate exhalation during the exercises.
We work with broader and more stable stances, larger movements and powerful breathing patterns. The practice encourages awareness of breath, movement and inner energy.
Biomechanics & Yoga: Autonomic Nervous System – Part 1
Discover how simple yoga practices and practical movement tools can support your body’s ability to move towards rest and recovery.
We explore ways of working with the body and nervous system to encourage relaxation and a greater sense of balance.
Biomechanics & Yoga: Autonomic Nervous System – Part 2
In this second workshop, we continue exploring practical ways to support the parasympathetic nervous system.
Learn techniques that can help you relax, restore and replenish your energy while developing greater awareness of your body.
Sound Healing Meditation with Singing Bowls
Experience a gentle sound bath with singing bowls designed to create a relaxing and immersive environment.
Sound and vibration can help you release tension, deepen awareness and create space for reflection, creativity and relaxation.
In Balance with the Outside World
WuShu & Self-Defence: Exploring Inner Strength
Explore the relationship between stance, breathing, movement and confidence.
Through simple martial arts and self-defence exercises, discover how stability, awareness and resilience can be developed without relying on physical size or strength.
Pencak Silat
Under the guidance of Henry Otgaar, the Pencak Silat school in Maastricht combines self-defence, personal development and respect for Indonesian cultural traditions.
The workshop offers a welcoming introduction for beginners while also providing depth for experienced practitioners.
Tai Chi: Push Hands – Tui Shou
Learn how to root yourself and create a stable foundation for balance and stability.
Through playful partner exercises, you will explore your own boundaries and those of your partner while developing sensitivity, relaxation, awareness and connection.
Tui Shou demonstrates how softness and relaxation can become a source of strength.
Qi Gong: The Language of Qi
Qi Gong is not only an individual practice — it can also be a way of connecting with the world around us.
Through partner exercises, we explore how to become more aware of Qi, movement and presence in ourselves and others.
By learning to sense and harmonise together, we discover forms of communication that go beyond words.
Teachers & Facilitators
Natasja Smeets-Hendriks
Natasja is an experienced yoga teacher from Belgium and a beauty salon owner. She teaches inclusive Hatha Yoga, both on the mat and using a chair, making yoga accessible to a wide range of participants.
Katherina Bornefeld
Katherina is a musician and holistic practitioner who works with modalities including Sound Massage, Reiki and Crystal Healing, supporting relaxation and energetic balance.
Olivier Rijcken
Olivier is a Germany-certified Zhineng Qigong instructor dedicated to sharing intelligent energy work and helping practitioners explore their health, awareness and personal path.
Jan Smeets
Jan brings decades of experience teaching different forms of Tai Chi. His approach focuses on developing mind-body awareness, strength, balance and practical awareness for everyday life.
Alice Wellum
Alice teaches weekly WuShu classes and leads women’s self-defence courses. Her work focuses on practical techniques, confidence, awareness and personal boundaries.
Helena Castellà
Helena has a lifelong interest in holistic practices and teaches Qi Gong, Tai Chi and chiromassage therapy at Spirit Arts Academy.
Giulio Saltelli
Giulio is the founder of Spirit Arts. He trained under Master Li Shifu in Wudang, China, and shares Daoist practices, martial arts and meditation through workshops and retreats internationally.
Kierty Verbooy
Kierty brings more than 45 years of experience to his teaching, including 20 years of classical training under Chinese monks. His areas of practice include martial arts, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, meditation and massage.
Jeannette Verbooy
Jeannette is a certified Mensendieck therapist and yoga teacher trainer with more than two decades of teaching experience and extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Henry & Ivar
Led by Henry Otgaar and taught together with his senior students, the school offers traditional Indonesian Pencak Silat, focusing on self-defence, personal development and cultural tradition.
Practical Information
Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Time: 09:00–18:00
Easy to Reach from Maastricht Randwyck
The Dojo is located near Maastricht Randwyck Station, making the festival convenient to reach by train and public transport.
There is also free parking available, making the hEyQ Festival easy to reach by car from Maastricht and surrounding areas in Limburg, Belgium and Germany.
The location is particularly convenient for visitors travelling from Maastricht, Heerlen, Sittard, Liège, Hasselt, Genk, Aachen and the surrounding border regions.
LOCATION
hEyQ Festival
Dojo EQuilibrium Maastricht
gebouw: “Stichting Moetiara Maloekoe”
God. v. Heerstraat 38
6227 RJ Maastricht
Tickets
Regular Ticket – €65
Includes:
- Entry to the hEyQ Festival
- 4 × 75-minute workshops
- Vegetarian/vegan lunch
- Fresh fruit
- Coffee & tea
Students & Pupils 16+ – €30
A special reduced ticket is available for students and pupils aged 16 and over.
Buy Your Ticket
Tickets are available via Hipsy.
Why Visit the hEyQ Festival in Maastricht?
Looking for a Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga or meditation festival in Maastricht?
The hEyQ Festival brings together a wide range of practices in one accessible day.
It is an opportunity to:
- Discover Qi Gong and Tai Chi
- Experience different styles of yoga and meditation
- Explore martial arts such as Pencak Silat and WuShu
- Experience sound healing and singing bowls
- Learn from experienced teachers
- Meet like-minded people
- Relax and reconnect with yourself
- Discover new practices in a welcoming environment
- Create your own personal festival programme
No previous experience is required. Beginners are welcome.
– hEyQ Festival Maastricht –
Discover EQ. Experience the Qi. Live your Quest.
Join us on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at Dojo EQuilibrium Maastricht for a full day of movement, mindfulness, martial arts, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation and connection.
Close to Randwyck Station · Free parking · Vegetarian & vegan lunch · Beginners welcome · Accessible for people with and without disabilities
Book your ticket via Hipsy and create your own hEyQ Festival experience.
Frequently Asked Questions – hEyQ Festival Maastricht
Where is the hEyQ Festival Maastricht?
The hEyQ Festival takes place at Dojo EQuilibrium Maastricht, located in the Moetiara Maloekoe building at Godefridus van Heerstraat 38, 6227 RJ Maastricht, The Netherlands.
The location is close to Maastricht Randwyck Station and is easy to reach by public transport and car.
When is the hEyQ Festival Maastricht?
The hEyQ Festival takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00.
What can I do at the hEyQ Festival?
You can create your own programme and choose 4 × 75-minute workshops.
The programme includes Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, sound healing, Pencak Silat, WuShu and self-defence.
Do I need experience with Qi Gong, Tai Chi or yoga?
No. Beginners are very welcome. The festival is designed for both people who are discovering these practices for the first time and experienced practitioners.
Is the hEyQ Festival suitable for older people?
Yes. The festival welcomes young and older participants. Several practices can be adapted to different abilities and experience levels.
Is the festival accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes. The hEyQ Festival welcomes people with and without disabilities. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact the organisers before the event so they can help you choose suitable workshops.
How many workshops can I attend?
Your ticket includes 4 workshops of 75 minutes each. You can create your own personal programme from the available workshops.
What workshops are available?
The programme includes a variety of workshops such as:
- Qi Gong and Zhineng Qigong
- Tai Chi and Push Hands (Tui Shou)
- Yoga and biomechanics
- Silent meditation
- Sound healing and singing bowls
- Pencak Silat
- WuShu and self-defence
- Daoist practices
How much does a ticket cost?
A regular ticket costs €65.
A special ticket of €30 is available for students and pupils aged 16 and over.
What is included in the ticket?
The regular ticket includes:
- Entrance to the hEyQ Festival
- 4 × 75-minute workshops
- Vegetarian/vegan lunch
- Fresh fruit
- Coffee and tea
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets for the hEyQ Festival are available through Hipsy.
Buy your hEyQ Festival Maastricht ticket via Hipsy.
Is parking available at the festival?
Yes. Free parking is available at the festival location.
Is the hEyQ Festival close to Maastricht Randwyck Station?
Yes. Dojo EQuilibrium Maastricht is located close to Maastricht Randwyck Station, making the festival convenient to reach by train and public transport.
Can I travel to the festival from Belgium?
Yes. Maastricht is close to the Belgian border, making the hEyQ Festival convenient to visit from cities and regions including Liège, Hasselt, Genk and surrounding areas.
Can I travel to the festival from Germany?
Yes. Maastricht is also close to the German border. The festival can be reached by car from Aachen and the surrounding German border region.
Is the hEyQ Festival only for martial artists?
No. The festival is much broader than martial arts. You can choose from Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, sound healing and martial arts.
You can therefore create a programme that matches your own interests and experience.
What is the difference between Qi Gong and Tai Chi?
Both Qi Gong and Tai Chi are traditional Chinese practices involving movement, breathing, concentration and body awareness.
Qi Gong often focuses on specific exercises and sequences for breathing, movement and energy awareness, while Tai Chi is commonly practised through flowing movement sequences and partner exercises such as Push Hands.
At the hEyQ Festival, you can experience both practices and discover which approach suits you best.
What should I bring to the festival?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Depending on the workshop, you may also want to bring a water bottle and anything you normally use for yoga or meditation.
Is food included?
Yes. Your ticket includes a vegetarian/vegan lunch, fresh fruit, coffee and tea.
Can I attend if I am not flexible or physically fit?
Yes. You do not need to be particularly flexible or athletic to participate. Many of the workshops focus on awareness, breathing, relaxation, balance and gentle movement, and exercises can often be adapted to individual needs.
Why visit the hEyQ Festival in Maastricht?
The hEyQ Festival brings together a wide range of practices in one day, including Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, sound healing and martial arts.
It is an opportunity to learn from experienced teachers, meet other practitioners, explore new disciplines and create your own personal programme in a welcoming environment.
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