Naked in the Now

Naked in the Now presents a sensual, accessible, and playful guide for anyone committed to cultivating a nourishing spiritual life. Whether you’re a beginner, a dabbler, or a seasoned practitioner, this is a manual brimming with practical insights to help you forge a deeper connection with your own true essence. Consider this book a trusted companion that you will refer to over and over again for profound and delightful meditations and rituals meant to heal and enrich your relationships with yourself, spirit, and the world.

My drag is my personal practice of self-love, acceptance and expression — it’s my playground where anything is possible. I see the practices Marijke offers with her inner striptease doing the same thing. Her practices encourage us to discard old conditioning and reveal our wild and authentic inner selves. Either way, it’s about getting naked in the now!

Marijke is a beautiful writer who helps you create a more intimate relationship with the most valuable and worthy person in your life…you.

If you have been interested in meditation but always found it too difficult—too time-consuming, and too boring, this book is for you. Marijke makes it as easy as (to use one of her own metaphors) slipping into a warm bubble bath. Then, once in, she gently guides you into the deeper waters of physical, psychological and spiritual practice, where you can begin to shed all the unwanted baggage that has prevented you from swimming in the now, naked and truly free!

Reading Naked in the Now is like taking a masterclass on presence taught by a lifelong friend. Marijke’s gentle encouragement and relatable stories teach a new approach to life, one with less suffering and more joy. Through its playful and seductive language, we are reminded of the lightness that exists when we get comfortable with our naked selves, stripped of the thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve us. This book is a must-read for anyone who finds themselves constantly wanting more but unsure where to find real satisfaction.

A Fresh, Must-Read . . . Naked in the Now is for anyone that wants to accept a sacred and joyful invitation to play their way into the vibrant now. This book is much more than just a fresh take on meditation. Yes, it is lighthearted and fun, filled with creative, easy-to-understand exercises. But it is also deep in the most tantalizing of ways, with insightful new ways to view and practice age-old teachings. Without even trying, you will find your pain has been eased and you have a smile on your face. Naked in the Now will skillfully awaken a divine place in your soul that might just be dormant. And on the other side is a sense of aliveness - as if the silence and the space all around you have become lit up from within.

I strongly recommend reading Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present if you feel drawn to find your real, authentic self and want to find joy living in the moment.

Naked in the Now takes the reader on a journey to bring more confidence and awareness to their mind, body, and spirit. Marijke naturally blends relatable lessons from her own lived experiences with supportive tools to help the reader tap into their own personal transformation and the transformation of their relationships. The exercises are meticulously designed to help the reader explore themselves on different levels and vary from easy-to-follow breathing exercises with big impacts to more introspective practices that you’ll find yourselves revisiting time and time again.

Intimate, inspiring, and beautifully written, Naked in the Now is the ultimate guide to romancing your own soul. Embrace this book like you would your most sacred lover, for it delves deep into the essence of how to come back to ourselves, in fresh and exciting ways. It is a treasure trove of wisdom and heart with insights and practices to enliven and awaken us all!

In reading this book, I am reminded to stay present at many levels. I love the manner in which Marijke shares her own journey as part of the process of helping the reader to be right there with her in the discovery of how to make the new connection to spirituality in the present moment.