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Awaken the Self. Begin the Journey of Self-Awareness

Welcome Home To Yourself

Welcome to a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover the truth of who you are.
Here, we walk the path of self-awareness, self-realization, and deep inner transformation.

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Who are we?

We are a conscious community

United in a life of connection, awareness and simplicity. Through daily meditation and conscious movement practices, we deepen our self-awareness and connection with ourselves. We support each other through daily activities, reflections, and challenges.

Together we inquire into the nature of the mind to remember the root cause of our discontent.

We create a space where we can be vulnerable and authentic. By sharing our struggles and reactions openly and honestly, we bring clarity to doubts and find peace with who we are and each moment as it is. 

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Self Realization Retreat

Join us for a deep transformative journey into self-realization and conscious living through meditation, self-inquiry, and daily practices. Discover clarity, emotional resilience, and the freedom to be as you are.

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Conscious Community Program

Step into a conscious way of living—where daily presence, co-creation, and deep self-awareness become a way of life. This is not a retreat—it’s a full immersion into communal living and inner growth.

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Self Awareness Online Program

Break free from limiting beliefs, transform your habits, and create a life rooted in clarity, presence, and purpose—with weekly 1:1 mentoring, daily support, and a powerful structure for real, lasting change.

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Join Our Transformative Programs

At The Essence, we offer Self-Realization Retreats—

yet what we truly offer is a way of life.

Our retreats are not separate from daily life. They are our daily life.
Whether or not guests are here, our rhythm stays the same—rooted in presence, simplicity, and conscious slow living.

You’ll be stepping into a space that doesn’t just speak about awareness—it lives and breathes it.

Each day is devoted to practice, rest, and meaningful connection. Between sessions, we also tend to our conscious community projects, integrating inner work with outer service.

We welcome you to join us—whether for a short stay or a longer journey.
You’ll be held in a supportive, distraction-free environment that invites you to turn inward and come home to yourself.

Here, we reflect. We remember. We simply are.

Marit, Netherlands

"This community feels like a family that is not afraid to talk about the painful and awkward things. I have learnt a lot about myself, my underlying beliefs and the stories I’ve been unconsciously telling myself for years. It feels very freeing to be here and I would recommend everyone to come if they want to experience that there is more to life, as long as they are willing to work on themselves and to face themselves."

Join Our Mailing List

Subscribe to our mailing list and receive our free e-book—

A transformative guide to support your self-awareness journey.
 

Plus, enjoy 5% off all our programs, retreats, and conscious living experiences.

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