English course Leven in je lijf

A course in breathwork, body awareness and authentic connection

The Leven in je lijf course offers practical tools for a different way of living: with more spontaneity, vitality and connection, and less driven by pressure, expectations and the constant activity of the mind.

Over the course of seven or ten sessions, you will explore yourself in a playful and supportive environment. Each session includes meditation, bodywork, breathwork and exercises in relating to others.

By participating in the course, you develop a deeper awareness of your body, your emotions, your needs and your desires. As you learn to listen more closely to yourself, it often becomes easier to set boundaries, make authentic choices and experience more joy and aliveness in everyday life.

The training has been offered throughout the Netherlands for over twenty years. I am proud to be part of the Leven in je lijf network and to share this work in Amsterdam.

Ademwerk in een groep of alleen

Breath

The deeper we breathe, the more fully we can live

Many people unconsciously restrict their breathing. In this course, we work with deepening the breath. Deeper breathing helps us feel more, connect more deeply and experience life more fully.

Breathing fully also increases the flow of oxygen through the body, bringing more energy and vitality.

Releasing tension

As the breath deepens, it often becomes easier to notice where tension is being held in the body. By allowing space for these tensions to be expressed and felt, they can gradually soften and sometimes even dissolve.

Bodywork

Developing body awareness

Through body-oriented exercises, you learn to recognize and listen to the signals of your body. Becoming more aware of these signals can help you feel more grounded, make clearer choices and communicate your boundaries more effectively.

The language of the body

Many emotional patterns and tensions reveal themselves through the body. We often speak about “standing our ground,” “holding ourselves back,” or “carrying a burden.” These expressions reflect how our life experiences are embodied.

Throughout the course, we explore how these patterns show up physically and how greater awareness can create more freedom and flexibility.

Authentic Contact

Exploring connection

Many people adapt themselves to others out of fear of rejection or conflict. By hiding what we think or feel, we can lose genuine contact with ourselves and with those around us.

In the training, you are invited to experiment in a safe environment. What happens when you open yourself to another person? What do you experience when you say “no”? What changes when you express your needs or set a boundary?

Transforming relationships

Participants often notice changes in the way they relate to others. As you become more connected to yourself, it becomes easier to be open and authentic in relationships while relying less on adaptation or pleasing others.

Verschil basis- en verdiepingstraining

Would you like to get to know yourself more deeply and meet others in a more connected and authentic way? Then Leven in je lijf may be for you.

The Foundation Course focuses on body awareness, relaxation and increasing your capacity to experience vitality and aliveness. It is suitable both for people who are new to meditation, breathwork and bodywork, and for those who already have experience in these areas.

In the Advanced Course, we explore how your personal history is reflected in your body. We look at the ways your character has developed over time, including both its strengths and its limitations. This deeper exploration can help you understand yourself more fully and reconnect with your own unique qualities, authenticity and life energy.

Although the Advanced Course follows naturally after the Foundation Course, completing the Foundation Course is not a requirement. Participants should, however, have some previous experience with bodywork and breathwork.

Praktische informatie

Leven in je lijf autumn ’26 – English course!

  • 5 Thursday nights 19.15-22.00: September 24rd, October 1st, 22nd and 29th, November 19th
  • 2 Sundays 10.00-14.00: October 11th and November 8th
  • Location: Kraijenhoffstraat 141A, Amsterdam
  • Facilitators: Sharon Goldfarb and Sanne Eijken
  • Investment: € 390
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If you are curious and would like to know more, feel free to get in touch by phone 06-41545816 or email.