About Us
Hi, we are Sebastiaan & Anais. Welcome!
Mushroom Awakening is our baby, our passion and channel for us to do the good work, helping people help themselves.
We balance on the edge between providing a warm bath of safety, understanding, great nurturing food and positive vibes, combined with facilitation of deep inquiry, release and surrender, all with the aim for profound transformation and improvement of the quality of life.
We are blessed to work with sacred medicine contributing to our work. We invite to retreat to the core, to return to the simplicity of life, to the basic laws of our nature and bloom again, empowered through alignment of the gut, heart, thought, feeling and action.
Sebastiaan combines modern therapeutic modalities, Buddhist and shamanic principles to come to the most effective and powerful transformational programs for truth seekers. aiming for authenticity, balance and happiness.
Anais supports integration and prepares nourishing, chef-crafted meals to sustain body and mind. Together, they deliver a fully personalized, discreet experience focused on authenticity, empowerment, clarity, inner peace, self-love and purpose.
Our Mission
We believe all people are born with the natural right and the power to enjoy a happy, healthy, safe and peaceful life.
“Our mission is to offer a safe and supportive space for growth, deep healing and transformation to individuals who are dedicated to find a deeper truth about who they authentically are and what they are drawn to do in their lives.”
Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan’s Related Fascinations in a Nutshell
I’m fascinated by the truth beneath the façade, beneath the illusions of life. The holistic mind-body-soul system is multilayered and complex, yet it reveals remarkable similarities from person to person.
It has been a lifelong quest of curiosity to understand the ways people think, feel, act and interact.
Another fascination is the journey of learning to consciously rest in who we are beyond the “meat suit” we use to experience the game of life.
And finally, there is the role of the body. In modern life, the body is often the last thing on our minds. Yet it communicates with us honestly and directly, 24/7, and can offer profound insights.
Personal Journey
I studied Business Administration and worked as a Business Consultant. About two decades ago, however, I experienced a burnout. It became my great awakening to a deeper truth and marked the beginning of a fundamental change in direction.
Bodywork and plant medicine played a pivotal role in helping me come home to myself, discover my purpose and learn how to maintain a healthy inner balance.
Inspired by the profound changes I experienced, I became a certified Rebalancing® bodywork therapist in the Netherlands. Today, I have over fifteen years of experience supporting people through bodywork and around eight years of experience guiding people in psilocybin-assisted journeys.
Drawing from the most transformative modalities and sacred medicines I have encountered and studied, I developed this program for those who are ready to stop wasting time suffering, dive deep and consciously redirect their attention and energy.
“From being the victim of your thoughts to becoming the conscious creator of your life.”
Mushroom Awakening
As the owner and lead facilitator of Mushroom Awakening, my work combines conscious Self Inquiry, supportive bodywork, parts work, coaching, sacred psilocybin mushrooms and, every now and then, a good laugh.
My role is to create a safe space for honest inquiry, where people can question the stories, identities and assumptions that shape their lives, opening the door to a deeper truth from which freedom, peace, authenticity and wholehearted living naturally emerge.
My Heart’s Wish
My deepest wish is for people to awaken from the dream that gives rise to so much suffering.
It is a journey of liberation, of developing a new relationship with life, letting go of what is unreal and of living with increasing wonder, curiosity and presence.
Anais
Anais is the feminine heart of the retreat, bringing warmth, love, and an ever-shining smile. With a deep passion for helping others, she is always ready to support those in need, offering both a listening ear and a helping hand. Anais has had her own profound journey of healing and transformation, which gives her a unique understanding of the process.
Anais: “I’ve experienced moments of darkness, pain, and challenges in my life, both in body and soul, but I discovered that within me there has always existed a greater force: the power to heal and transform my life. I learned to listen to my essence, to honor my body, to care for my spirit, and to start over with love.
Today I know that every fall I suffered taught me to rise with more light. That is why I want to remind you that you too have that strength. Never forget that your soul is greater than any difficulty, and that you can always be reborn.“
Anais provides guidance during creative integration exercises and prepares delicious food during the event. Her open heart and dedication are reflected in every dish she prepares. Anais creates nourishing and healthy meals that support the healing journey, infusing each meal with love and care. Her culinary creations are not only a treat for the body but also a joy for the soul, helping to restore balance and vitality.