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Heat. Cold. Breath. Sound. Food. A new social space in an old church.
Café opens end of 2026. Sauna, cold plunge and breath follow in 2027.
Café opens end of 2026. Sauna, cold plunge and breath follow in 2027.
Holy
Holy
Holy
Holy
Blending the simplicity
of Nordic ingredients
with Asian techniques
Intro
A century-old church brought back to life as a social hub for modern-day rituals.
Gather for food and conversation, or experience the heat and the cold accompanied by breath and sound.
Gather for food and conversation, or experience the heat and the cold accompanied by breath and sound.
Rooted in ritual
Made by community
Some things are older than this church. Heat that softens. Cold that wakes you. Breath that brings you back to yourself. We build Holy on those rituals.
Some things grow when you share them. A bench in the sauna. A table in the café. A stranger who becomes a friend. Just walk in. We build Holy for everyone.
Built for prayer,
rebuilt for presence,
open to everyone.
offering
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©2026
Five elements, one ritual to slow down, recover and reconnect.
Sauna
2027
For centuries, people have come together around heat. To relax, recharge and take a break from everyday life.
At Holy, we bring that tradition into the present. The sauna is a place to sweat, let go of tension and give your body time to recover. But it's also about slowing down, clearing your head and enjoying the moment, whether on your own or together with others.
Sweat. Release. Restore.
Ice baths
2027
Stepping into cold water might feel like a challenge, but that's part of the experience.
At Holy, we use cold to practise staying calm, focusing on our breath and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. It's a chance to step out of your comfort zone, feel refreshed and discover what you're capable of. One breath at a time, at your own pace.
Embrace. Breathe. Overcome.
Breathwork
Soon
We breathe all day, every day, without really thinking about it. But the way we breathe can make a big difference in how we feel.
At Holy, breathwork is about taking a moment to slow down, clear your mind and reconnect with yourself. Different breathing techniques can help you find calm, boost your energy or simply feel more present. No experience needed, just you and your breath.
Breathe. Reset. Reconnect.
Deep Listening
2027
Sound has a way of changing how we feel. A rhythm can energise us, while a gentle sound can help us relax and slow down.
At Holy, sound is more than something playing in the background. It's part of deepening the experience, helping you switch off from the outside world and connect with the moment. All you need to do is listen, feel and enjoy.
Listen. Feel. Tune in.
Nourishment
2026
Feeling good also starts with what we eat.
At Holy, we believe good food doesn't have to be complicated. Just fresh ingredients, delicious flavours and thoughtful choices that leave you feeling nourished and energised. Whether you're refuelling after a session or simply sitting down for something good, food is another way to take care of yourself, slow down and connect with others.
Nourish. Replenish. Enjoy.
The café opens first.
End of 2026
The café is the first part of Holy to open its doors. Under the arches of the old church, Holy Café welcomes neighbours and sauna guests alike.
There’s plenty of room to sit, work, catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
We believe chocolate chip cookies, cheese and vegetables make a perfectly balanced meal.
Just walk in, no membership or booking needed. Come as you are and stay for something good.
We invite you
to slow down
and (re)connect.
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holy
team
Ed
Co-founder of Rumah Yoga in Amsterdam Noord, where he helped build a home for movement, breath and community. Holy is the next home he is creating, bigger, warmer and open to everyone.
Ronald
A breathwork facilitator and yoga teacher. Together with Ed he built the Rumah Yoga community from the ground up. With Holy he takes that journey further, adding heat, cold and sound to the practice.
Niels
A sauna master who knows how heat brings people together. Together with Ed and Ronald, he is turning this century-old church into a place for modern rituals, from the first sauna to the last cold plunge.
