Over dit evenement
THE MYSTERIES OF REBIRTH - JUNE 13 & 14
Step into the sacred atmosphere of a historic monastery and embark on a powerful journey of inner transformation.
After last year’s inspiring gathering, devoted to the power of our ancestors and the family system, we return to the beautiful chapel of the Eemklooster in Amersfoort.
Rooted in Europe’s ancient Mystery traditions, this weekend explores the timeless path of death and rebirth through ancient wisdom, shamanic teachings, and immersive breathwork practices. Once practiced in temples and sacred rites—from the Eleusinian Mysteries to mystical Christianity—these traditions invited initiates to encounter transformation through direct experience.
Guided by Jacques Theron, an experienced spiritual teacher and breathwork facilitator, and supported by conscious breathwork, sound, ritual, and deep integration processes, you will be invited to release the old self, awaken deeper awareness, and reconnect with the future you are here to become.
This workshop is open and accessible to everyone — whether you are new to breathwork or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your practice.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
• Location: Eemklooster, Amersfoort
• Format: Teaching · Breathwork Practices & Ceremony · Q&A
• Date: Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14 2026
• Time: 10:00 – 18:00 (including lunch)
• Price: €375,- (weekend) or €210,- for a single day*
• Language: English, Dutch translation available if needed
• Breathwork: Cosmic Tree Breathwork, Future Tapping Breathwork, Holotropic / Shamanic Breathwork and other practices
*On this weekend workshop, the Saturday and Sunday workshops are free-standing offerings; although maximum benefit is gained from participating in both, as they form an interconnected process. If you would like to stay overnight at the Eemklooster or in the surrounding area of Amersfoort, we will share an email with various accommodation options after your registration.
If your current financial situation makes this ticket price difficult, please feel welcome to contact us to explore possible arrangements.
For personal questions about this workshop, other breathwork sessions, or related ceremonies, please contact Jeroen Berndsen at jeroenberndsen@proton.me.
SATURDAY WORKSHOP - THE JOURNEY OF THE INITIATE
This immersive day introduces the ancient map of transformation: the Five Elements, the Three Worlds of Shamanism, and the Tarot as a symbolic map of life’s initiatory journey. Through teachings, ritual, and powerful breathwork sessions — including the Cosmic Tree Breathwork and a ceremonial session accompanied by Icaros (sacred shamanic chants) and live instruments — you will explore how ancient wisdom can guide your own process of transformation.
The sacred resonance of the monastery church creates a powerful field for deep inner work, communal practice and expanded states of consciousness.
CONSCIOUS BREATHWORK
Conscious Breathwork induces an altered state of consciousness, which opens us to healing, inspiration and divine awareness. Sustained breathwork – in the safety of a held space – changes the brain chemistry and thus our relationship with ourselves and the world “out there”.
Conscious Breathwork is a profound transformational process. It supports the restoration of balance between the Five Elements – the fundamental building blocks of nature and self – and, as a result, can enhance the quality of life on all levels. Thus, the Inner Healer returns body, mind and spirit to balance.
When you change how you breathe, you change your life.
SUNDAY WORKSHOP: THE MYSTERIES OF REBIRTH
Sunday is dedicated to the deeper process of death and regeneration and focuses on various techniques of conscious breathwork and processing.
We begin by turning toward the Future Self: envisioning the life and consciousness that wish to emerge. Through Future Tapping Breathwork, participants align body and nervous system with the future you are choosing to embody.
From this place of orientation toward the future, we descend into the deeper work of transformation. In an extended Holotropic Breathwork session, participants enter a powerful trance state that supports emotional release, healing, and spiritual connection. Here we encounter the essential question at the heart of rebirth:
"What in me must die in order for something new to be born?"
The experience is gently integrated through mandala drawing, reflection, and guided process work, allowing insights and inner movements to settle and take form.
This Sunday complement to Saturday's teachings offers the deep inner work of death and regeneration—leaving you not just inspired, but fundamentally changed.
HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK
This workshop will give an unique opportunity to experience the technique of Holotropic Breathwork. Holotropic breathwork is a deep dive into the transpersonal realm, this style of breathwork connects us into the innermost and cosmic self. Sessions last three hours.
This breathwork technique is a powerful practice that uses intensified breathing, evocative music, and deep inner exploration to unlock emotional release, expand consciousness, and facilitate profound healing of past trauma. In a safe and supportive space, participants are guided through a journey of self-discovery, energy shifts, and deep integration.
THE MYSTERIES OF EUROPE – FREE INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR
Join our free introductory webinar on April 30th, offered as part of the online course 'The Path of Initiation'. In collaboration with the Embassy of the Free Mind, this online programme forms part of a deeper exploration of our European spiritual roots, leading toward a live programme in Amsterdam (June 2026) and a pilgrimage to Rome (July 2026).
The session offers a first taste of the journey ahead—outlining the course framework, reflecting on sacred journeys as initiatory paths, and offering a direct experience of conscious breathwork practices.
Update/watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpI5O9_a9hg
More info:
https://tickets.embassyofthefreemind.com/product/297660/path-of-initation#
ABOUT JACQUES THERON
Jacques was born in Australia in 1971 and has since lived in South Africa, France, and currently resides in Brazil. Based in São Paulo, he leads regular pilgrimages and retreats worldwide. 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.
Since 1995 he has guided seekers through the symbolic landscapes of Tarot symbolism and mythology, while facilitating Conscious Breathwork for healing through trance. Since 2008 he has focused on shamanic practices, which create sacred space, allowing connection to personal healing and vision, to the Earth and Spirit. His quest for authentic spiritual connection has caused him to train extensively with Peruvian and Brazilian shamans, practice rituals in the temples of Nepal, Bali and Japan, as well as walking the pilgrim paths of Italy’s Via Francigena and Spain's Camino de Santiago several times.
Jacques is the creator of the Classical Mythology Deck and author of Living Mythology and The Building Blocks of Tarot. All his works seek to combine ancient wisdom with contemporary practice — inviting seekers to explore the divine forces that continue to shape our inner and outer worlds.
Website:
https://jacquestheron.com/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@Jacquestheron265
Youtube search: “Jacques Theron Breathwork”
---------------------------------------------------------------------
DAILY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
SATURDAY SCHEDULE (INDICATIVE)
Arrival & Tea — 09:30
Morning — 10:00-13:00
- Opening Circle
- Teachings of the Ancient Path: The Five Elements - The Three Worlds - The Path of the Initiate
- Cosmic Tree Breathwork
- Energy Practices & Sacred Chanting
Midday — 13:00
- Lunch & Sharing
Afternoon — 14:00–18:00
- Tarot – The Map of the Initiate’s Journey
- Breathwork Ceremony with Icaros & Live Instruments
- Closing Circle
SUNDAY SCHEDULE (INDICATIVE)
Arrival & Tea — 09:30
Morning — 10:00-13:00
- Opening Circle
- Future Self Process
- Envisioning Spiritual Rebirth
- Creating Sacred Space
- Future Tapping Breathwork Ceremony
Midday — 13:00
- Lunch & Sharing
Afternoon — 14:00–18:00
- Reflection on Ego Death & Rebirth
- Holotropic Breathwork Journey
- Mandala Integration
- Closing Circle
=========================
Breathwork positively impacts:
The physical body…
• Relieving stress in the body and filling self with health-giving prana (life-force energy). This brings relief from psychosomatic symptoms, such as headaches, stomach cramps etc, as well as back, neck and shoulder problems.
Well-being and self-awareness…
• Feeling more ‘rooted’ in oneself, allowing an experience of greater centeredness and self-realisation.
• The ability to see oneself, in both positive and negative ways. In gaining expanded awareness we can perceive self objectively and make the necessary changes to correct our behaviours.
Relationships…
• Improved self-awareness promotes ‘emotional intelligence’ – which is a better understanding of own drives and needs. This enhances interpersonal relationships.
• An expanded experience of unconditional love allows self-forgiveness for past mistakes, as well as forgiving others for the ways in which they may have caused hurt.
Personal and spiritual vision…
• Through breathwork we are better able to access the resources – inspiration, courage, strength and determination – necessary to realise our dreams.
• Increased connection to our own needs and aspirations, allows clearer self-knowledge and vision. When personal vision is in alignment with higher purpose, vast reserves of enthusiasm and vitality open.
• Breathwork opens us to a profound connection with the divine, creating a deep knowing of the presence of our soul and of God/Goddess.
Opslaan
