Anneke Sips
Anneke is a community psychiatric nurse, integrative trauma therapist and author, with 28 years of experience in crisis care and mental health. Trained in the Krishnamacharya yoga lineage under A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan in Chennai, India, she pioneered the integration of yoga into psychiatric settings.
Areas of interest
- Building Bridges
- Reimagining Mental Health care
- Healing Focused Approaches
Anneke Sips is a community psychiatric nurse, integrative trauma therapist and author with 28 years’ experience in mental health and crisis care. Trained in the Krishnamacharya yoga tradition under A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan in India, she pioneered the integration of yoga into psychiatric settings and is a founding member of the Global Consortium of Yoga Therapy. Her work has included collaborations with the Dutch Ministry of Defence, UMC Utrecht and Arkin Amsterdam.
Drawing on her experience within psychiatry, Anneke is committed to expanding our understanding of psychosis, altered states and the possibilities for healing and transformation. Her approach bridges clinical practice, embodied wisdom and relational approaches, exploring the deeper dimensions of human experience and consciousness.
Known for her grounded presence and clarity, Anneke works internationally with individuals, families and professionals, encouraging more compassionate, discerning and dignified responses to extreme states. She is the author of Wisdom of Psychosis and lives on the Dutch coast with her daughter and two cats.
