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About Essentience
A Return to Wholeness
Essentience is a space of remembering. A place where we reconnect with what is already within us - our essence and our sentience. The truth that we are not separate parts to be fixed, but integrated beings to be understood and nourished as a whole.
We believe growth is not about becoming someone new. Itās about becoming more fully yourself - aligned, aware and alive in every layer of your being.
Our PurposeĀ
Essentience exists to empower peopleĀ and organizations to achieve self-actualization and heightened awareness of self and presence in the world.
We aim to achieve this:Ā Through our holistic approach to well-being, we aim to inspire growth, foster balance and equip people with the tools to thrive Physically, Emotionally, Intellectually and Spiritually.
We strive to become: The global leader in holistic well-being by offering accessible, integrative programs that serve millions of people across the world, transforming the lives of peopleĀ and reshaping workplace well-being in companies and institutions.
We are on a mission: ToĀ changeĀ 1 Million lives by 2030 with ourĀ personal and corporate wellness programs. Making Essentience synonymous with self-actualization and holistic health.
The Four Pillars Framework
Our Four Pillars Framework forms the foundational development of cross-disciplinary practices and informed experiences, merging movement, science and philosophy.
These pillars are of equal importance, yet each holds its own center: the Body to experience, the Emotional to feel, the Intellect to understand and the Spirit to sense.Ā
BODY
š Physical Intelligence
(PQ)
Emphasizes the development of our innate greatest possible self-awareness of the body, its interaction with the environment and the energy that fuels its function. This Pillar cultivates a heightened connection with the body through enhanced biomechanical and proprioceptive awareness.
HEART
šĀ Emotional Intelligence
(EQ)
Refers to theĀ increased awareness of our own emotions and become attuned to the emotions of others in our environment. This Pillar empowers a sensitive knowing of the self and its change of states, to allow for listening without judgment and to respond appropriately.
MIND
š Cognitive Intelligence
(IQ)
Focuses on the cultivation of our mental acuity, critical thinking and reflective awareness. This Pillar explores with curiosity the deepening engagement with our thoughts, beliefs and perceptions, to question assumptions and to seek understanding and coherence of our life experiences.
SOUL
š Spiritual Intelligence
(SQ)
Emphasizes the deeper dimensions of our knowing and awareness, tapping into a layer of potentiality that transcends the physical dimensions. This Pillar invites us to develop a sense of purpose and connection from within and to accept that which the mind cannot rationally explain.
Tarik Elmetaal
An experienced coach with embodied wisdom, bridging his paths of medicine, movement and integrative well-being.
"With two decades of experience in the NHS,Ā I witnessedĀ firsthand theĀ human vulnerability and the power of a holistic pursuit of health. From cardiac arrest teams to various wards, I saw how patients can be struck with disease. I noticed how positive thinking, spiritual practice, physical strength and emotional regulation influenced the outcome of recovery.
Throughout my life, Iāve taken unconventional paths in search of meaning, creativity and independence.Ā Iāve had my share of self-discovery journeys, which have helped me form a deep understanding of what we strive for with Essentience.Ā A severe back injury that nearly led to surgery and amputation, a life-changing journey through India and eventually becoming a personal trainer, yoga teacher, husband and father of six - each chapter shaped my understanding of holistic health.
In 2010, I brought that vision into the corporate world, becoming a wellbeing coach in a large organization in London. That work revealed to me that when wellbeing is embedded into the culture of a business, it becomes a source of strength, resilience and purpose."
Sebastiaan Kerckhof
An experienced entrepreneur fueled by his creative lust for artistic and philosophical development.
"The thread running through my career is a playful and interdisciplinary approach. This approach led to a personal training business, coaching people for Ironman triathlons and the opening of an Arts & Movement studio in Rotterdam. In the former, I strive to create a new perspective on what a physical and philosophical practice can be. The latter became a place for professional movement education through an interplay of movement disciplines, bridging into performing- and contemporary arts.
In my journey of self-discovery, Ironman races became a metaphorical tool for growth. Where I competed in several races myself and coached people to compete inĀ theirs. Hours of training and observing clients laid the foundation for a belief at the core of Essentience: that lasting physical development can only be achieved when approached holistically.
In 2020, I took on a corporate job as the pandemic challenged my businesses. That is where Tarik and I met, which felt like finding a brother in each other. In the corporate world, I remained true to myself and have been recognized for my authentic approach in doing business as a meditative practice."
Tarik & Sebastiaan
