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Paul Jaarsma , bodybuilder, helmsman large merchant shipping, gym owner, fine painter, philosopher and gifted speaker. He takes you into the world of the non-dual or Advaita Vedanta.  Are you curious about this colorful personality?

For more information about Paul. www.pauljaarsma.nl

Paul Jaarsma , bodybuilder, Merchant Navy Officer, gym owner, artist (paintings), philosopher and gifted speaker. He takes you into the world of non-duality or Advaita Vedanta. Are you curious about this colorful personality?

For more information about Paul. www.pauljaarsma.nl

Marjon Bot-Nieuweboer is a classical homeopath, an unadulterated West Frisian, whom you cannot ignore. Her warm personality, genuine interest, fun eyes and sparkling smile will make you feel a lot better spontaneously!

Despite her knowledge, inner 'own' wisdom, Marjon remains a student of life in order to mean more to her clients.

We heartily recommend her website and it provides clarity about her working method.

In the life school you can meet her in person! 
Information about Marjon: http://www.homeopathie-wervershoof.com/
 

Marjon Bot-Nieuweboer is a classic homeopath, an unadulterated West Frisian, which you cannot ignore. Her warm personality, sincere interest, twinkling eyes and smacking laughter, makes you feel a lot better spontaneously! Despite her knowledge and  her 'own' inner wisdom, Marjon remains a pupil of life, allowing her  to do more for her clients. We wholeheartedly recommend her website to provide clarity about its working method. You can meet her in person in the Life School!

Information about Marjon: http://www.homeopathie-wervershoof.com/

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Claudia Hartendorp-Scholten is a massage therapist. We should not expect a lecture from Claudia, on the other hand, her hands can communicate extremely subtly.  

Her passion radiates from her! Do you want to meet her? Then come to life school.  You can also sign up for a personal massage during the life school.  

Her website is:  www.praktijkch.nl.

Claudia Hartendorp-Scholten is a massage therapist. no  lecture from Claudia, her hands can communicate extremely subtly on the massage table.  Her passion radiates from her! Do you want to meet her?  Then come to the Life School. You can also sign up for a personal massage during the Life School session.

Her website is: www.praktijkch.nl.

Antoon Verwer , 'Toon', has everything to do with sound. In personal sessions using his voice and singing bowls he knows  to activate self-healing capacity with the result that you will be able to function better and be more empowered. After all, all creation consists of vibration, as does our human body and mind. You can pre-register for a session!

Information about "Tone":  www.klanktoon.net  

See also: Youtube

Antoon Verwer , 'Toon', has everything to do with sound. In personal sessions with the help of his voice and singing bowls, he knows how to activate the self-healing ability with the result that you will be able to function better and get more in your power. After all, the entire creation consists of vibration, including our human body and our spirit. You can sign up for a session in advance! Information about 'Sound Tone': www.klanktoon.net

Danny van Kessel , latin jazz pianist, teacher and composer, not only makes fantastic music, his bursting laugh is also very contagious! We are happy that he wants to connect with the School of Life despite his full agenda.  

Would you like a preview? Watch his YouTube videos:  https://youtu.be/-yTo3Udd820

Danny van Kessel , latin jazz pianist, teacher and composer, not only makes fantastic music, his gushing laugh infects everyone! We are happy that he wants to connect with the Life School  despite his full agenda. 

Want a taste? Watch his YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/-yTo3Udd820

Reynold Chandansingh is a strategic behavioral development coach.
"Who works alone anymore?"
  'You yourself are leading in the collaboration.'  In short, how do you get the best out of each other? are topics to be discussed. Reynold understands the art of giving you more insight into individual and collective behavior with humor. His inspiring approach can help you play your part on the life stage!
Curious?
  www.dewagenmenner.nl  

Reynold Chandansingh is a strategic behavioral development coach.

'Who's still working alone?'  'You yourself are leading in the collaboration.'

In short, how do you get the best out of each other? These are themes that come up for discussion. Reynold understands the art of giving you more insight into individual and collective behavior with a touch of humour. His inspiring approach can help you play your role on the stage of life!

Curious? www.dewagenmenner.nl

Trudy Ypma-Turkenburg  is a drawing therapist and visual coach. She is a true creative! She combines coaching and therapy in her classes, drawing on many years of teaching experience. Her colorful appearance and enthusiasm coupled with her warm approach are typical of Trudy.

on her website  www.holos.nu  you can get acquainted with her versatility and ... in the life school you can meet her personally!  

Trudy Ypma-Turkenburg is a drawing therapist and visual coach. She is a truly creative person!  In re-classes, she combines coaching and therapy, using many years of teaching experience.  Her colorful appearance and enthusiasm coupled with her warm approach are characteristic of Trudy. On her website www.holos.nu you can get acquainted with her versatility and...  in the Life School you can meet her in person!

Marina Slot is a pastor (now retired)  who knows what change is! A woman with a remarkable life course, who after all kinds of wanderings nevertheless became a preacher. In plain language she shares the words of the Bible, that beautiful book, practical and focused on life. She knows how to turn a celebration (service) into a party, because of her warmth, love and enthusiasm.

We embrace her in the school of life. See her (many) activities:  

www.pkn-hoogkarspel-lutjebroek.nl ,  https://deduif.net/vieren/voorkoppen-biography/  

Marina Slot is a pastor (now emeritus) who knows what change is! A woman with a remarkable life course, who has become a pastor after all kinds of wanderings. In ordinary language, she shares the words of the Bible, that beautiful book, which is practical and focused on life. She knows how to conduct a service which feels like  a party, through her warmth, love and enthusiasm.

We embrace her in the Life School. L also at  her (many) activities:

www.pkn-hoogkarspel-lutjebroek.nl , https://deduif.net/vieren/voorgangers-biography/

Wim Turkenburg ,  'our' professor  and BNer  😉, is an erudite person. He often sits down to comment on current news on radio and TV in the field of sustainable development. He is able to translate complex matters, such as the use of nuclear energy, into understandable language. His broad knowledge enables him to shed light on complex matter from various angles, resulting in respect, nuance and understanding for other points of view. Awareness about our world and the use of energy is part of the Life School.

More information about Wim can be found at:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wim_turkenburg  

Hearing him speak in person is even more fun...

Wim Turkenburg  - 'our' professor -  is an erudite person. In short, he is immensely knowledgeable.  hey often  comments on current events and news on the radio and TV in the field of sustainable development. He is able to convert complex matters, such as the use of nuclear energy, into understandable language. His broad knowledge enables him to illuminate complex material from various fields, with the result that respect  and understanding arise for other perspectives. Awareness about our world and the use of energy is an important part of the Life School.

More information about Wim can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wim_turkenburg To hear him speak personally is even more fun...

Koen van Velzen  is a sculptor and it took a long wandering, through graphic, theological and psychiatric training, through Eastern and Western mysticism, from landscaping to restoration, to arrive at stone sculpture. With his photographic memory we call him a 'walking encyclopedia'! Speaking of blogs and vlogs!

The video below gives you a swinging look at the process of creating one of his assignments!   https://youtu.be/bdDK9PUKc_s 
His website gives a total 'picture' of all his creations.
  www.beeldhouwerijvanvelzen.nl

Koen van Velzen is a sculptor and has engaged in  a whole lot of wanderings through graphic, theological and psychiatric training. he has been  through Eastern and Western mysticism, ranging from garden work to restoration and has  come out specializing in the area of sculpting in stone.

With his photographic memory, we jokingly call him a 'walking encyclopaedia'!

Speaking of blogs and vlogs! The video below gives you a quick  glimpse of the process of creating one of his assignments! https://youtu.be/bdDK9PUKc_s

His website gives a complete  'picture' of all his creations. www.beeldhouwerijvanvelzen.nl

Robin Dissels Thanks to his many years of experience as an intermediary between employer and jobseeker, he has broad knowledge of the labor market. In addition, he moves skillfully at various levels in business and politics.  His overwhelming, direct, warm personality impresses and puts you at ease at the same time. 
In his spare time Robin contributes to the manufacturability of people and society through a constant process of improvement and development.
 
As a gifted speaker, we look forward to his contribution!

Robin Dissels Thanks to  his years of experience as an intermediary between employer and

job-seeker, he has broad knowledge about  the labor market. In addition, he moves skillfully at various levels in business and politics. His overwhelming yet  direct and warm personality, impresses and at the same time puts you at ease.

In his spare time, Robin contributes to the feasibility of man and society through a constant process of improvement and development. As a gifted speaker, we look forward to his contribution!

Esther Bakker an enthusiastic and energetic West Frisian, originally from the Van Velzenstraat, with  passion for sports and exercise. With this passion she inspires and motivates people to get the best out of themselves in an active way. In the open air she works with us during life school. Hiking shoes, comfortable clothing and a deodorant afterwards ;-) we recommend.  http://www.aandebakmetesther.nl/about/

Esther Bakker an enthusiastic and energetic West Frisian, who is originally from Van Velzenstraat, works with a passion for sports and exercise. With this passion, she inspires and motivates people to get the best out of themselves in an active way. A workout in the open air will be part of the Life School. Bring your walking shoes, comfortable clothes and a deodorant afterwards ;-)

We recommend you check out her website. http://www.aandebakmetesther.nl/about/

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We can add Ron van Riet to our 'arsenal' of speakers as an interesting, amiable, versatile guest speaker! He has immersed himself in many subjects.

Ron van Riet likes to talk about 'Biologika' in the next Life School day.

You can get to know him further on his website http://www.uitdedroom.nl!

We were mesmerized by his story about Biologika!

Ron van Riet as an interesting, friendly, versatile guest speaker, we can add to our 'arsenal' of speakers! He has studied many subjects. Ron van Riet likes to talk about 'Biologika' in the next Life School day.

On his website http://www.uitdedroom.nl you can get to know him!

We were mesmerized by his story about Biologics!

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Jan Lucas van Velzen is not a new shoot, but a new note 🎵 as a guest speaker!

He will strengthen us musically. He knows how to get musical talent out of people like no other. He has gained a lot of experience in his work, including as a guitar teacher and musical project leader.  His website http://www.janlucasvanvelzen.nl/ gives a nice picture. His motto is telling! 'Music connects and I would like to contribute to that'.

We are happy to bring it in!

On the vlog below you can see him spontaneously making music with his brother Bas!

 

(A take on " Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime " by The Korgis.)

Jan Lucas van Velzen is  as Bas' brother not a new sprout, but a new note 🎵 as a guest speaker!  He comes to strengthen us musically. He knows like no other how to draw  musical talent out of people. He has gained a lot of experience in his work, including as a guitar teacher and musical project leader.

His website http://www.janlucasvanvelzen.nl/  gives a good impression. His motto is revealing! 'Music connects and I would like to make a contribution to this'.

We are happy to bring him in!

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Arlette Hofmann (right) long ago received her initiations as a Shaman from a native-Indian Medicine Man in America. 

Her website: www.hayka-nach.nl

Marjolein de Haan was trained by Arlette and together they will strengthen the School of Life as a practicing Shamaan.

Her website: www.wiyawaka.nl

It is surprising how Shamans, who are close to nature, can enrich us with their knowledge, skills and outlook on life! 

Their working method is intriguing and you can experience them at the Life School.

 

Arlette Hofmann (right) was initiated as Shaman long ago by a native-Indian Medicine Man.  Her website: www.hayka-nach.nl

Marjolein de Haan was educated by Arlette and together they will join the Life School as practicing Shaman.

Her website: www.wiyawaka.nl

It is surprising how Shaman, who are close to nature, can enrich us with their knowledge, skills and look at life! 

Their way of working is intriguing!

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Sonja Verberne introduces you to the Unseen Therapist in you.

Optimal EFT is a deepening of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and does not only consist of tapping; From meditation it works directly on unconscious negative beliefs that limit your growth or make it difficult for you to heal from a disease or complaint. Learn to use your own healing power in a focused way to become a better and free version of yourself!

Some of you have already met Sonja Verberne, as an introduction to Marjon Bot, in the workshop 'Stress'. She took care of the practical 'EFT' part. Now it's time to include her as a guest speaker in the School of Life!

Sonja, highly sensitive, is a former Z nurse, coach, yoga teacher and complementary medicine. Sonja is also an author for 'Pioniers Magazine', in which she writes about how EFT works. Her knowledge and experience come together in personal or group counseling as an EFT transformation coach.

We have now experienced how practically applicable her EFT workshop is!

Her website is: www.every1free.nl

 

Sonja Verberne introduces you to the Unseen Therapist in yourself.

Optimal EFT is a deepening of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and does not only consists of tapping; it works from meditation directly on unconscious negative beliefs that limit your growth or make it difficult for you to heal a disease or physical problem. Learn to use your own healing power in a focused way to become a better and free version of yourself!

Some of you have already met Sonja Verberne, as an inductee of Marjon Bot, in the workshop 'Stress'. She took care of the practical part 'EFT'. Now it's time to include her as a guest speaker in the Life School!

Sonja, highly sensitive, is a former Z-nurse, coach, yoga teacher and complementary physician. Sonja is also the author for 'Pioniers Magazine', in which she writes about the working of EFT. Her knowledge and experience come together in personal or group coaching as EFT transformation coach.

We have already experienced how practically applicable her workshop EFT is!

Her website is: www.every1free.nl

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Frans Langekamp  has been a teacher in 'Universal and Eternal Knowledge' since 1999. He specializes in the “ABC of life” as he calls it; knowledge he believes every person needs to live a happy, healthy, meaningful and fulfilling life!

He is a graduate of cultural anthropology. His specialization was and is the common essence of all currents of wisdom and of all religions of mankind. He also studied and taught Vedanta, yoga and Vedic astrology at a Vedic university, where he obtained his doctorate degree in Vedic sciences.

Love, according to Frans, is nothing but happiness in motion; lucky we let flow out! So love is the natural expression of happiness. As soon as we are happy in ourselves and with ourselves, we are filled with Love. The relationship with our True Self makes us happy and that is the basis for a love relationship; both partners share their happiness with each other.

On his website: www.selfrealization.net you can discover his impressive versatility.

 

Frans Langenkamp has been an independent teacher in 'Universal and Eternal Knowledge' since 1999. He specializes in the "ABC of life" as he calls it; knowledge that every human being needs to live a happy, healthy, meaningful and fulfilling life! He graduated in cultural anthropology. His specialization was and is the common essence of all streams of wisdom and of all religions of humanity. He also studied and taught Vedanta, yoga and Vedic astrology at a Vedic university, where he obtained his doctorate in Vedic sciences.

According to Frans, love is nothing but happiness in motion; happiness that we let flow out! Love is thus the natural expression of happiness. Once we are happy in ourselves and with ourselves, we are filled with Love. The relationship with our True Self makes us happy and that is the foundation for a love relationship; both partners share their happiness with each other.

On his website: www.selfrealization.net you can get acquainted with his impressive versatility.

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Eva van Baar is a writer. Some of her books are: '1000 hours of light', seven times seven', 'maze or labyrinth', 'the calico cat ' and the book 'Ilse' which can be found on our website www.gks-holland.com/boekenrubriek.

She writes blogs and poetry and has enough on the shelf for publication. She also gives workshops and online writing courses (also in English).

Recently she gave a surprising workshop 'Pantoum writing' with us, where she guides you, as it were, in clarifying a concept or problem through writing. She's the "still waters run deep" type, who expresses itself more easily in writing than through conversation... Writing is her lifelong passion.

She has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for her book Ilse!

Her pleasure in writing is paramount!

Her website is www.evavanbaar.nl/

 

Eva van Baar is a writer. Some of her books are: '1000 hours of light', seven times seven', 'maze of labyrinth', 'de caljeskat' and the book 'Ilse' which is mentioned on our website www.gks-holland.com/boekenrubriek

She writes blogs and poetry and has work to be published soon. She also gives workshops and online writing courses (also in English)

The other day she gave a surprising workshop 'writing pantoum' where she assisted us in clearing up our deepest emotions, which is also a good method to solve a problem that bothers you for some time already.

She is a silent type, that does not like to use many words, but she loves to write.

Writing is her lifelong passion.

She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in 2015, with her book Ilse.

Have fun in writing, is her motto, it is not important if you do so as an amateur or as a professional.

Her website is www.evavanbaar.nl (also in English)

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Lars Meyer studies Creative Writing at ArtEZ and studied Journalism at Hogeschool Utrecht. In addition to short stories, he writes poetry, essays and organizes literary evenings in the bookshop Hijman Ongerijmd. An up and coming talent... See:  Lebowski blog

He is making good progress and is presenting his passion for poetry in a contemporary, appealing way as part of the duo 'Poëzie & Pils',
see: https://youtu.be/dZxbCPxowr8

He also regularly writes book reviews for goodreads.com .

 

Lars Meyer is studying Creative Writing at ArtEZ and studied Journalism at Utrecht University. As well as short stories he writes poetry, essays and organizes literary evenings in the bookshop 'Hijman Ongerijmd'.

An up-and-coming talent... See: Lebowski blog

He works hard and, in the duo 'Poetry & Pils', he brings his poetry passion to the attention of the public in a contemporary, appealing way,

see https://youtu.be/dZxbCPxowr8 

He also regularly writes book reviews for goodreads.com .

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