About Us
Hi, we are Sebastiaan & Anais. Welcome!
Mushroom Awakening offers private, high-impact psilocybin retreat programs. These programs are designed for those, who long for clarity, healthy balance and clear direction. Read more about your practitioners and Mushroom Awakening.
Sebastiaan, familiar with high pace, high demand work conditions, combines modern therapeutic modalities, Buddhist and shamanic principles to come to the most effective and powerful transformational programs for high performing professionals. 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.
The 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 improve the quality of their lives.”
Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan is a certified Rebalancing® bodywork therapist in The Netherlands, with over a decade of experience.
His personal development process started in his teens, intrigued by the workings of the mind and its influence on daily life. He learned about Zen meditation through the amazing teachings from the book ‘Every Day Zen’ written by Charlotte Joko Beck. Through time his practices deepened and his fascination with Self Realization grew.
Meanwhile…
Meanwhile, he graduated in International Business Studies at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. During his nearly two decades of corporate experience as a Business Consultant, he became well-acquainted with the pressure, fast pace and high expectations of that world. However, the misalignment with his true passions led to a burnout about 15 years ago. This became the catalyst for his most profound life transformation. He discovered the power of bodywork, the endless wisdom of the body, its natural compass and its vital role in restoring balance, heart-centered alignment, inner peace and happiness.
This awakening led him to change his career so he could pursue his undeniable passion for the human experience and for resolving its challenges. His professional focus had been on optimizing business processes, making them simpler, more efficient, and more effective. During this new phase of his life, his attention shifted toward optimizing the internal human processes instead. He became a Rebalancing® therapist. Furthermore, he volunteered at the 113 Suicide Prevention Crisis Line in Amsterdam, supporting people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
For the past decade, sacred plant medicine has been central to both his personal growth and professional work. In the last seven years, he has guided many others on their journeys with psychedelic mushrooms.
As the owner and facilitator at Mushroom Awakening, his therapeutic work combines conscious Self Inquiry, supportive bodywork, parts work, talk therapy, the use of sacred psilocybin mushrooms and a good laugh every now and then.
His main aim is to provide a safe and supportive space, supporting people in a practical, down to earth and holistic way to reconnect with themselves, find inner peace and embrace their authentic path.
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.