Beleef opnieuw hoe levend je jezelf gaat voelen door te bewegen.
Hoe je dansend en makkelijk allerlei
spanningen uit je lichaam kunt laten verdwijnen.
En dat helemaal op jouw eigen manier.

Soms dans je samen, soms alleen.
Sommige dansen zijn sierlijk en rustig, andere zijn speels en vurig.
En je hoeft geen ‘danspasjes’ te kunnen; het gaat goed zoals het voor jou goed voelt.

En of je nu jong bent of juist ouder,
of je nou een soepel of een stram lichaam hebt,
Biodanza lukt je altijd! 

Kom en beleef het zelf!

Joanna Duregger begeleidt
elke woensdag-avond de groep
en je kunt elk moment instappen! 

Informatie en aanmelden:
Locatie:    Tempel voor Happiness , Condensatorweg 36, 1014 AV, Amsterdam (privé-ingang direct om de hoek aan de zijkant van het gebouw op de Isolatorweg 2 paarse deuren na ong. 30 meter)

- Gratis parkeren vanaf 19.00 uur.
- ong. 10 minuten lopen vanaf metrostation Isolatorweg
- 14 min. lopen vanaf treinstation Sloterdijk 

Datum:  Elke week op woensdag
Inloop vanaf 19.10 uur
Aanvang:   19.30 uur 
Einde:       22.00 uur (ongeveer)

Kleding:
Neem kleding mee waarin je makkelijk kunt bewegen.
Comfort:    Voor water en thee wordt gezorgd.

Opgave:  Kom je voor ‘t eerst? 
- Bel Joanna (06 2192 4662) of 
- Stuur een berichtje via WhatsApp. 
- E-mailen kan ook: joannaduregger@gmail.com

Prijzen:
Proeflessen: 3x voor € 39,-
Los: € 20,-
Abonnement (5x): € 85,-

This is a sexual
-shamanic & tantric event for all genders

🔥 INTRODUCTION 

A shamanic temple that invites your animal,
human, and god erotic aspects. 

What if you learned to merge the heart,
the sex, and your higher consciousness? Imagine the power you will hold if you do. 

Most of us spend our lives fragmenting:
softness vs. strength, devotion vs. desire, the "good" version of ourselves vs. the "wild" one. But Freya, Goddess of the battlefield and the bedroom, doesn't recognize those borders. She weeps gold and rides boars; she is the mistress of magic and the sovereign of her own pleasure.

This is your initiation into raw,
holy wholeness.

The Temple of Freya is a shamanic descent designed to wake the 
"sex-witch," the psychic, and the mystic within you. It is a space to stop running from your shadow and start getting turned on by your own truth. When you stop betraying your darkness, it stops controlling you. It becomes your fuel.

🔥 DEEPER DESCRIPTION:
ALCHEMY OF THE SHADOW

We do not transcend our desires here
; we inhabit them. We do not ignore our pain; we transmute it into power. Through Embodied Ownership, we look at the parts of ourselves we’ve buried: the "too much," the "too intense," the "too dark"...and we give them a throne.

- Sexual Alchemy:
Transform shame and fear into erotic clarity.
- The Animal as a creation of God: Merge your primal instincts with your divine nature.
- Sovereign Sensuality: Learn to give your body to love without losing your soul.
- Truth Extraction: Use your pleasure to unlock the voice that no longer shakes.

🔥 RITUALS 

(This is a shamanic temple that follows the deepest truth of the group. While we pre-channel rituals, the flow is always determined by the souls of the group. This is Maia's medicine).

- Freya Activation:
Invoking the Seeress and the Warrior, including warriors & lovers archetypal and polarity work 
- Sacred Erotic Empress Embodiment: Reclaiming the holiness of your desire.
- Desires & Devotion Ritual: Owning the "taboo" to find your freedom.
- Body Worship & Anointing: Practical devotion to the temple of your skin.

🔥 ABOUT THE FACILITATOR - MAIA

Maia is an international shamanic practitioner who holds ceremonies in Amsterdam,
Bali, Berlin, California, Koh Phagnan & more. Maia translates to Great Mother. She is more than a guide, she is a weaver of magic, a mistress of the unseen, and a master of the Nondual Arts.

With a presence that is both fierce and tender,
she holds a space where transformation feels inevitable, yet deeply safe.

She will take you to the edges of yourself,
but she will not let you fall.
She will walk with you through the fire, but she will not let you burn.
With Maia, the journey is not about breaking...it is about becoming.

Her expertise:
🔥 Sexual Alchemy & Existential Kink - where shadow & desire become one
🖤 Primal Awakening & Dark Arts - unlocking the most hidden aspects of self
🌹 Sacred Devotion & Ritual Play - where power meets surrender

Learn more about her mission at:
templeofmaia.com

You do not need to be fearless.
You do not need to know the way.

You only need to feel the pull.
..and take the first step.

Step inside.
Devote to self.
And when you leave, you will ache for more.

It is only when we enter the mysteries,
we can find our true selves & return home.

PRACTICAL DETAILS:

What to Bring:
- A Sarong or large towel.
- A Blindfold.
- A Water bottle.

What to wear:
Something that makes you feel powerful, sensual, or primal.

Food & Drink:

Snacks and tea are provided.

Note: Please eat a full dinner before arriving; no meal is served during the temple.

The Fine Print:

Location:
Temple of Happiness

Time: Doors open at 15:30
, doors close at 16:00
SHARP. No late comers and no refunds. 

Refund Policy:
No refunds within 5 days of the event. No exceptions.

You don’t need to be fearless.
You just need to feel the pull.

Put your bare feet on the earth.
Put your hands on your body. Remember who the fuck you are.

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🌿 WILDE ZIEL
A Practical Path of Tantric Awareness

Theme: Tantric Energy Transformation 

📅 Saturday,
May 9 | 10:00 - 17:00 (doors open 09:30)


Staying grounded in the intensity of life energy
Tantric energy is life force.
Movement. Desire. Creation.
But many people notice that this energy can also feel overwhelming, confusing,
or take them out of connection with themselves.

In this workshop,
you learn something essential:
👉 how to stay present and grounded while energy moves through you

This is a practical,
experiential day
inspired by the roots of tantra, where energy is not suppressed or lost,
but consciously held and guided.
Not pushing it away.
Not getting lost in it.
But learning to contain it so it becomes strength.

✨ What you’ll gain
→ Understanding how energy moves in your body
→ The ability to stay present in intensity and activation
→ Clear awareness of your boundaries and direction
→ A sense of inner stability and grounded power

🗺️ Program - Saturday May 9

🌅 Morning Awareness & Foundation
09:30
| Doors open
10:00
| Start
‣ Arrival & grounding
‣ Awareness of energy in the body
‣ Breath, attention and presence
‣ Recognising expansion, contraction and disconnection

Potluck lunch,
bring something yummy to share

🌞 Afternoon Practice & Integration
‣ Working with energy in connection
‣ Staying present with increasing intensity
‣ Learning to contain energy without acting it out
‣ Integration into daily life

🍲 Closing
17:00
| End of the day
We close together and gently land.
Afterwards, we clean the space together as part of the integration.

✨ Optional:
join us for dinner at a nearby Indian restaurant

🌿 For who
Open to all genders and backgrounds.
No prior experience needed.

This day is especially valuable if you notice that:
→ you feel overwhelmed by attraction or intensity
→ you lose clarity when energy rises
→ you want to feel more grounded and steady in yourself

🛡️ Practical & agreements
→ No alcohol or drugs before the workshop
→ No strong perfumes
→ Comfortable clothing recommended
→ Please arrive on time

💚 Consent & safety
This is a conscious, embodied workshop focused on awareness and presence.
Touch may be part of some exercises, always based on clear mutual consent.

→ You are always free to choose your level of participation
→ No pressure, no expectations
→ Respect for boundaries is essential
The focus of this day is learning to stay connected to yourself 
also when energy becomes more intense.

🌿 You are welcome
You don’t need to know anything.
You don’t need to perform.
Just come as you are 
and be willing to feel.

🔗 More info:
https://www.wildeziel.nl⁠�

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🕊️ BAREFOOT HAPPINESS DANCE PARTY 
- BIRD DAY EDITION 🐣

Saturday May 16
In Dutch we say: “In May, birds lay eggs…”
So this year, I’m not celebrating a birthday…
I’m celebrating a BIRD DAY 🐦

And trust me this is not your average party.
This is a playful, slightly crazy, high-vibe bird gathering.
🪶 Which bird are you?
Are you a…
night owl 🦉
free bird 🕊️
rare bird 🦚
early bird (or absolutely not 😄)
or a bold eagle flying high?

👉 Dress up with feathers 
(real or fake)
👉 Come as your inner bird
👉 Or just be your wonderfully weird self
Dresscode: Birds of a feather… let’s flock together 🪶

🕊️ What’s happening?
We open the evening with a Tantric Dance session by Tantric Dance Amsterdam (Rakesh & Elfriede)
a playful and connecting way to arrive in your body and meet each other through movement.
Then we lift off with the Happy Birds Dance
(yes… expect flapping, hopping and flying 😄)
From there, we move into a night of:
✨ conscious dance
✨ conscious clubbing
✨ connection, playfulness & freedom
This is a space to let your spirit take flight.

🍲 Program
18:00
- Potluck (bring something yummy to share)
19:30
- Cacao & opening + Tantric Dance (Rakesh & Elfriede)
21:00
- Dancefloor opens

🎧 Esta Polyesta 
(2-hour set)
An internationally loved DJ, known for her powerful, uplifting sets.
A true high-flying, groovy bird 🪶🔥

🎧 JIVAN MUKTA
Guiding the afterbeats with a warm and flowing closing set 
to keep you dancing and gently land the night.
00:00
- Closing ceremony
💛 Extras
💛 Dress-up corner & feather accessories
💛 Massage table
💛 Cake (because… yes, it’s my birth day 😉)
💛 Good to know

This is not a classic Ecstatic Dance,
but a conscious clubbing night
where freedom, presence and respect come together.
Come as you are 
alone or with friends.
Spread your wings.
Shake your tail feathers.
Fly, dance and celebrate life.
Let’s flock, fly and have some fun 🕊️✨

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Are you excited to explore the teachings of Tantra?
This weekend's training offers an exquisite opportunity to dive into the profound teachings of Tantra & the intimate teachings of sacred sexuality.

You are invited to:
Embodied Tantra L1 Weekend Training
by Sandi Djoulfian (Temple of Radiance)
"For more OMG I didn't know this was possible... moments"

About Embodied Tantra:
the path of power & purpose
In ancient traditions, Tantrik practitioners dedicated their lives to understanding the profound power of Eros - the strongest life force known to man. With deep reverence, they understood the sacred link between sex & spirit. These wisdom keepers devoted themselves to learning sacred rituals and practices that helped them access expanded states of consciousness, which inevitably enhanced every aspect of their lives.

Unfortunately,
our modern culture has disconnected us from these traditional practices and brainwashed us with distorted ideas that prevent us from healthily embracing our sexuality.

Instead of feeling empowered in our bodies,
connected to the most sacred practice known to man; lovemaking - many of us have become disconnected from our bodies and the consciousness that lives within.

You’re here because deep down you know there is more.
More to intimacy that you’ve yet to taste.
More depth that you desire to explore

And more to love making that you’ve been taught to believe.

You desire to touch GOD through the body.
To live a life full of pleasure.
To be in LOVE with your body temple.

And to be able to make love that lasts for hours,
filling your body with more pleasure than you can ever even imagine.

You've experienced moments of this magic and know that there is much more available
; you just haven’t found the right place to learn these secret teachings, and that’s why you’re here.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

An Embodied Experience of What Tantra really is:
You will have a first-hand understanding of how LIFE FORCE energy moves through your body & how you can apply these principles to enhance your relationships & lovemaking

An Understanding of Consciousness Existing Within You:
We provide a combination of classical Tantra (rooted in spiritual practice) and neo-Tantra rooted in the embodiment and application in everyday life.

Practical Tantric Techniques:
Gain hands-on methods to enhance pleasure and intimacy that you can immediately bring into your personal life.

Sexual Liberation:
Release shame, guilt, and old conditioning around sexuality and step into a new sense of freedom.

Greater Awareness of Polarity:
Understand and embody the dynamic interplay of masculine and feminine energies to spark passion and creativity in all areas of life.

Transformative Rituals:
Use sacred practices to elevate both personal and partnered experiences into deeply spiritual connections.

Deepened Connection:
Meet like-minded individuals and cultivate tools to create more meaningful and soulful intimacy.

What to expect?

You'll get access to super practical tools -that actually work!
- so you know HOW to bring tantra and wellness into your life in practical & profound ways.
You will get access to transformative teachings that guide you deeper into tantric intimacy, supported by tantric principles, metaphysical wisdom & the activation of energetic movement yoga.

Who is this for?

This workshop is for anyone ready to use their body as a gateway to understanding and living the teachings of Tantra.
If you'd love to explore Tantra as a path to greater self-awareness and seek practical tools to integrate Tantra into your everyday life (so it becomes something embodied and natural to you (AKA your new normal) this is for you!

New to Tantra?
You are welcome!
Already experienced? You'll still gain so much and take your practice even further.

You will receive practical and powerful tools to take home and use for years to come while also having an immersive and transformative experience in the workshop itself.

This immersion is designed to empower and support your growth,
guiding you to integrate the transformative principles of Tantra into your daily life. Whether you attend as an individual or as a couple, this workshop offers practical tools and profound insights to help you unlock new levels of connection, deepen your intimacy, and expand your relationship with yourself, spirit and others.

Your facilitator:

Sandi Djoulfian
A Tantrika and Medicine Woman devoted to awakening the Sacred Heart and guiding souls into deeper truth, embodiment, and remembrance of Love.

Her work bridges shamanism,
tantra, and temple artscreating ceremonial spaces where soft plant medicine and eros become portals to healing, devotion, and inner liberation.

Through archetypal embodiment and transpersonal practice,
she holds transformative spaces that invite the divine to move through the human experience.

🕕 Times:
Friday: 19.00 - 21.30
Saturday: 9.00 - 17.30
Sunday: 9.00 - 13.00

Tier 1: €339
Tier 2: €349
Tier 3: €369 

* Deeper Intimacy Tantrik Temple price if bought with weekend discounted to €77

Location:
Temple of Happiness
Condensatorweg 36, 1014 AX Amsterdam

‼️ IMPORTANT NOTE ‼️
This is a non-residential weekend workshop.
For LUNCH on Saturday, be sure to bring your own food. If you prefer to get something close, there are local eateries nearby.

🎉 Special Temple Offer:
DEEPER INTIMACY TANTRIK TEMPLE
https://hipsy.nl/event/185433-deeper-intimacy-exclusive-tantrik-temple

Upon completing the Sunday of the weekend immersion,
a captivating temple event awaits you. Here's the scoop: Besides your weekend ticket, you can partake in our mystical temple event for a discounted price. This temple will be open to the tantra community of Amsterdam and only those with previous tantra experience can sign-up so that we can cultivate a deep & sacred space together. This temple is held right after the workshop so you have the opportunity to practice what you learned during the immersion in a fully held & highly curated space. You can add the temple ticket to your purchase of this workshop.

Temple Times:
15.30 - 21.00
Excited to join us?
Get your ticket!

Have a question or wondering if this event is right for you?
Send us a message info@medicinewithin.nl

Disclaimer:
By joining this event, you consent to the possibility of being photographed or filmed. We’ll have a photographer present to gently capture moments from the day  always with care, sensitivity, and respect for the integrity of the space.
If at any point you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, simply let us know and we will of course accommodate that. Your comfort and sense of safety come first.
We love documenting these spaces because many participants enjoy later reminiscing  seeing the beauty of rituals, practices, and shared moments reflected back. Any images or recordings may be shared for promotional or educational purposes, always with respect and discernment.

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We are excited to invite you to another Sensual ❤️‍🔥 blue lotus Temple Immersion 
In Amsterdam with amazing souls, deepen our 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 🥰💃🕺💆‍♂️💆‍♀️ with afternoon embodied connection practices and evening free flow of juicy dance, massage, cuddle, shibari, sensual tantric play & more

😊 connect in our Amsterdam NL community WA group with 670+ lovely souls: https://bit.ly/colovingwanl

Welcome to join alone or with friends or partner(s)~ we are limited to 66 souls & have been sold out 
🧡 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 
https://www.embodiedcoloving.com/pages/event

Much Love! ✨

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GROUNDED.

This workshop focuses on helping you establish a deep connection with your body and the present moment.

Through a series of body oriented 
exercises and meditative practices, as a participant you’ll learn to come ‘home’ to yourself, your body and your breath. The movement practices, combined with your breath and voice, will help you to release tensions and find a natural sense of stability and clarity. You’ll experience the feeling of standing strong and feeling centered and calm. This workshop is ideal for those seeking to enhance their mindfulness and emotional resilience. 

Grounding is a state of being but also a refreshing practice that can be deepened when exercised regularly.

Come home to the place where overthinking is not an issue and where you can feel sensitive but at the same time present and strong in your body!

This workshop includes a lot of bodywork:
bio-energetics, shaking, breathing, sounding and movement exercises.

SCHEDULE
09.45 Door open
10.00 Grounding session
12.30 Lunch Break (bring your own lunch)
13.15 Grounding session
16.00 End  & Goodbyes

Participation fee:

   - Regular Bird:
€ 115,- (incl. 21% VAT)
- Early Birds sign up before 23 March 2026: € 105,- (incl. 21% VAT)
- Bring a friend and you both pay: € 105,- (incl. 21% VAT)

Facilitators:
Tessa Curti-Nagtegaal & Somesh Valentino Curti

✨ New to our workshops? ✨
You might feel curious and a little nervous about joining a workshop that includes movement, voice, and emotion. That’s completely okay.
We create a safe and joyful space where you can reconnect with your body, express what’s been held inside, and feel more present and alive.
You don’t need to be experienced. You don’t need to talk much, use your voice or scream (yes, it's welcome during our workshops) if you don’t want to. Just bring yourself, as you are.

More information and sign up here:

https://emotional-release-workshops.com/grounded-workshop/

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🌸 Temple of Love & Celebration

Tantric Energetic Lovemaking Workshop 
+ Temple Evening
Saturday June 20 - Amsterdam

You are warmly invited to a full-day journey into connection,
energy, and embodied presence.

This Temple is a combination of a guided workshop and a playful,
conscious evening space where you can explore and integrate what you’ve learned supported by an experienced team of spaceholders.

✨ What is Tantric Energetic Lovemaking?

Tantric energetic lovemaking is not about sex as an act.
It is about energy, awareness, and connection.

It is a practice of:

Coming deeply into your own body
Awakening and circulating life force energy
Meeting others from a place of presence and attunement
Moving beyond the mind and ego into a shared field of awareness

Through breathwork,
meditation, and connection exercises, you will learn how to:

Stay rooted in yourself while connecting with others
Feel energy in your body and beyond (your energetic field)
Open without losing yourself
Transform tension, numbness, or blockages into flow

This work can bring:

Deep relaxation
Increased vitality
Emotional release and healing
A sense of connection and expansion
🌿 The Flow of the Day

15:00 - Doors open / arrival
16:00 - Workshop begins (guided practices & exercises)
Evening - Temple space (free flow exploration)
23:00 - Closing circle (shared integration)
After closing - Co-creation: we clean up together

The evening Temple is the heart of the experience:
A carefully held space where you can move freely between:

Meditation spaces
Connection practices
Gentle touch & massage (with consent)
Playful areas (such as shibari or creative expression)
Rest, cuddling, or simply being

There will be light snacks and soup available 
(no full meal).

💫 What Makes This Temple Special?

This is not a random free-flow space.

You will be guided into:

Safety and grounding first
Clear boundaries and consent awareness
Subtle attunement instead of performance
Energy awareness instead of physical focus

You are supported by an experienced team of spaceholders throughout the entire journey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a sexual event?
No. This is not a sexual event.

We work with sexual energy,
but in a refined, conscious, and non-genital way.

What are the boundaries?
Underwear stays on
No genital touching
No penetration or sexual acts
No explicit sexual interaction

Touch is welcome only with clear consent and attunement.

What is allowed?
Eye contact
Breath connection
Conscious touch (non-genital)
Movement, dance, expression
Emotional release
Stillness and meditation
Cuddling (with consent)

Do I need experience with tantra?
No, but openness helps.

If you are completely new,
we recommend also joining one of the full-day tantra workshops offered regularly by Temple of Happiness.

This Temple includes a shorter workshop to help you enter the space safely and consciously.

Can I come alone?
Yes, absolutely.

Many people come alone.
Exercises are guided in a way that supports both individuals and connections.

What if I feel overwhelmed?

That’s completely okay.

You are always invited to:
Take space, Rest Observe instead of participate,

There is always support available from the team.

What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing
Something you feel beautiful / relaxed in
A water bottle
Your openness and curiosity
🌟 Call for Experienced Participants / Spaceholders

Are you already experienced with tantra and temple spaces?

You are warmly invited to join the space holding team.

In exchange, you receive:

Free access to this Temple
Participation in one of the three full-day courses (April, May, or June) as a participant

These course days are a beautiful way to deepen your practice and align with the field before the Temple in July.

✨ The earlier you apply,
the better so we can build a strong, attuned team together.

Feel free to reach out if you feel the call.

💌 About the Facilitator

This event is guided by Janine Vermeulen,
experienced tantra teacher and founder of Temple of Happiness.

With many years of experience in:
Tantra
Embodiment work (massage, Dance)
Breathwork & meditation
Group facilitation

She creates spaces that are deep,
safe, playful, and transformative.

🌸 Questions?

If you feel unsure or curious,
you are very welcome to reach out.

This space is about clarity,
consent, and trust and your questions are part of that.

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🕊️ BAREFOOT HAPPINESS 
- FINAL PARTY
Closing Celebration of Temple of Happiness
📅 Saturday June 27

After almost 10 years,
the time has come to close this chapter.
Temple of Happiness has been a place of dance, connection, growth and so many beautiful encounters.

And now… we gather one last time to celebrate,
to share, and to say goodbye.
With deep gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey 💛

🌿 A final gathering
This is not just a party.
It’s a moment to:
- celebrate what we’ve created together
- reconnect with familiar faces
- share, dance, laugh and maybe feel a little of it all
And most of all to be together one more time in this space.

🍲 Program - June 27
18:00
- Potluck
Bring something delicious to share
19:30
- Opening & community moments
Cacao, short workshops, music or offerings
✨ You are invited to contribute a small workshop, performance or act
(send your idea to: janine@templeofhappiness.nl)

22:00
- Dancefloor opens
With DJs and a final night of dancing together
01:00
- Closing ceremony

🌿 A transition
From July 1, Temple of Happiness in this form will come to an end.
The space will be continued by Rakesh & Elfriede,
who will bring their own energy and vision after the summer.
And for me Janine a new phase begins,
with a focus on bodywork and massage.
You can find more here:
🔗 https://www.wildeziel.nl⁠�

🌿 One last time

This is your last chance to experience this space as it has been.
To dance here.
To connect here.
To feel what was created here.

With love,
gratitude and open arms,
Janine & the spaceholding team 💛

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Live out loud and be Live out loud and be unapologetically you!
The workshop will take place:
Friday 18 September 18:15
- 21:15
Saturday 19 September 09:00
- 17:00
Sunday 20 September 09:00
- 17:00

Price:
The Early Bird price is €410 (includes 21% Dutch VAT).
The Early bird price is valid until 15 August

The regular price is €440 
(includes 21% Dutch VAT).

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The workshop will take place:
Friday 18 December 18:15
- 21:15
Saturday 19 December 09:00
- 17:00
Sunday 20 December 09:00
- 17:00

Leaders:
The workshop leaders will be certified Radical Honesty trainersand married coupleTuulia Syvänen and Pete Jordan.

More Information
To receive more information, please write to info@HonestyEurope.com

Price:
The Early Bird price is €410 (includes 21% Dutch VAT).

The Early bird price is valid until 15 November

The regular price is €440 
(includes 21% Dutch VAT).

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