Earlier in May, Gina and I had the great pleasure of teaching a Body Harmony seminar in Zutphen, one of the Netherlands’ oldest and most beautiful towns. Hosted by our dear friend and fellow teacher Barbara van Stek, the event brought together participants from Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands in a truly intimate and powerful learning space.
Barbara and her husband Hans opened their home to us — a lovingly designed sanctuary for healing and learning just steps from cobbled streets and riverside paths. The space, much like the work, felt expansive and calm. It supported us to go deep.
The seminar was small, warm, and wonderfully international. Each participant brought something unique, yet we all shared a curiosity for the body’s wisdom and a commitment to being fully present. Sessions were exchanged with great care, exploring not just the structure of the body, but also the emotional stories and energetic rhythms held within. We witnessed spontaneous changes — lighter steps, easier breathing, new alignment — all emerging naturally, without any effort to fix.
From the outset, there was a sense of ease in the group. The atmosphere was spacious and reflective, yet full of subtle discovery and connection. It reminded me how powerful this work can be when we slow down enough to listen. Many participants spoke about feeling “met” or “returned to themselves,” and that quality of presence was something we all nurtured together.
We were especially encouraged to see new faces who are clearly on the path to becoming future practitioners. Their sincerity and openness brought fresh life into the field.
Outside of the sessions, Barbara prepared incredible meals which we shared in the courtyard, digesting not just food, but the day’s insights. These moments of connection were just as nourishing as the work itself.
As I write this, Gina and I are now teaching the annual Body Harmony residential training event in Carcassonne, France. The ripples of Zutphen are still very much with us — in our bodies, our teaching, and our conversations. That weekend reminded me that real transformation often happens quietly, through trust, attention, and the simple act of showing up with care.
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