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WORKSHOP ECSTATIC BREATHWORK
Unlock the depths of your consciousness through an ecstatic breathwork experience at the What is Happening Here (WIHH) Gallery in Amsterdam. Inspired by Dionysos, the god of transformation and divine ecstasy, this guided journey invites you to surrender, expand, and liberate yourself beyond the confines of ordinary live.
Join international breathwork teacher Jacques Theron at the WIHH Gallery—a space of artistic expression and heightened states of being—for an immersive evening of wisdom, breath, and transformation.
RECLAIM THE LOST ART OF SACRED ECSTACY
In ancient Greece and India, the transformative powers of Dionysos and Shiva revealed profound spiritual truths through ecstatic experience. As our modern world grows increasingly rational and disconnected, these vital pathways to inspiration, joy, and revelation have become obscured.
This immersive workshop reawakens these forgotten traditions through powerful breathwork and archetypal exploration. Journey into the realm of Dionysos—god of ecstasy, liberation, and transformation—to access states of consciousness beyond the confines of ordinary thought.
Through guided breathwork sessions, you'll:
- Break through limiting patterns and self-imposed constraints
- Experience the redemptive power of ecstatic states
- Access deeper wells of creativity and inspiration
- Release old wounds through cathartic expression
- Discover profound personal insights unavailable to the rational mind
Join us as we reclaim these essential spiritual technologies and restore the sacred balance between logic and ecstasy, structure and freedom, control and surrender.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Introduction in ecstatic breathwork: Explore the myth of Dionysos and the role of breath in accessing expanded states.
- Ecstatic breathwork session (1 hour): A guided journey and a save space to break free from limitations, awaken your life force, and step into ecstasy.
- Integration & sharing: Anchor your experience and connect with a like-minded community
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Date: May 21st, 2025
- Time: 19:00 - 21:30
- Price: €35,-
What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket, and optionally a cushion.
The workshop is held in English, with Dutch translation available for questions and discussions if needed. It is open to everyone—whether you are new to breathwork and meditation or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your practice.
WHAT IS ECSTATIC BREATHWORK?
This simple yet powerful breathwork technique uses nothing more than the conscious breath to enter deep trance. Through this process, we can step into our true essence, bringing healing to our lives, while awakening the wisdom and potential that is within us.
The word “ekstasis” comes from the ancient Greek and means “to stand outside of oneself”. It has also come to mean ”rapture“ or ”ecstasy”. This may imply that when we are too embedded in our Ego perspective, we can neither see ourselves fully nor experience pure joy.
This breathwork process is accompanied by evocative music and shamanic practices in order to create a safe and sacred space.
CONTACT US OR JOIN OUR ONLINE ZOOM SESSION
We will be hosting an online Zoom session on May 7th, at 7:30pm, as an introduction to our breathwork program this spring in the Netherlands & Germany. During this session, Jacques will also guide participants through an online breathwork experience. Register here for the zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h28dO57aTzmf1Q37IztIFQ
For personal questions about this workshop, other breathwork sessions, or related ceremonies, please contact Jeroen Berndsen at jberndsen020@gmail.com or see the link bellow for our Breathwork Intensive workshop about Ancestor Medicine:
https://hipsy.nl/event/112438-breathwork-intensive-ancestor-medicine-by-jacques-theron
ABOUT JACQUES THERON
Jacques was born in Australia in 1971 and has since lived in South Africa, France, and currently resides in Brazil. His journey has been one of continuous exploration, transformation, and deep inquiry into both the material and the spiritual realms. Academically, he holds degrees in Architecture (B.Bdg.A), Psychology/Languages (B.A), and French Literature. In addition to his formal studies, he has extensively explored astrology, the Tarot, mythology, hypnosis, and a variety of healing modalities.
Since 1996, Jacques has been working as a Breathwork Facilitator. Conscious breathwork has been a powerful tool of transformation in his own life, leading him to train as a Rebirther and later explore various breathwork styles. He facilitates breathwork in group settings and private sessions, both in person and online.
A deep influence in his life and work comes from shamanic practices, particularly those he studied in Brazil and Peru. The ancient medicine paths, earth wisdom, and spiritual mysteries are an integral part of his personal development and something he shares with others through his teachings, workshops, and retreats. His focus is to facilitate inner transformation that translates into concrete shifts in day-to-day life, fostering well-being, purposeful existence, and spiritual growth.
Beyond his healing work, Jacques is also an artist. Since adolescence, he has studied art history, spent time in galleries, and refined his painting techniques. Art is both a centering practice and a spiritual expression for him. He conceived and illustrated the Classical Mythology Deck.
Another defining aspect of his journey is pilgrimage. His deep love for the Camino de Santiago-de-Compostela in Spain has led him to walk this sacred path 15 times since 2001, both alone and while guiding groups. He sees pilgrimage as a metaphor for life—an ongoing journey of learning, surrender, and transformation.
Currently based in São Paulo, Brazil, Jacques leads regular workshops, ceremonies, and retreats worldwide, including in the US, South Africa, Brazil, Asia, and Europe. His commitment to spiritual growth is a lifelong path, and his passion is to share the wisdom he has gathered to facilitate transformation in others.
E-mail address: pantheos1@proton.me
Website:
https://jacquestheron.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVs9pUplG1sPsw51l1ncZA
YouTube search term: Jacques Theron Breathwork
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