Welcome

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The beginning of a journey is always hard to define. Did it start with the mythology and knight stories I loved as a kid? Or the martial arts I practiced in high school? Or perhaps a beautiful experience in a Christian monastery? All of these moments sparked my interest in exploring my body and mind. I like to understand the things that fascinate me, and I go far to learn more.

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After high school, I quite literally went far—I traveled to China to learn kung fu. I spent nine months there, traveling and training in kung fu schools. It was an inspiring yet challenging time. In China, I also discovered my love for cold water (mainly because there was no warm water).

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Back in the Netherlands, I went to university to explore body and mind from a more academic perspective, studying a combination of philosophy, linguistics, anthropology, and religious studies.
 

In 2012, I met  Wim Hof for the first time. The teachings of "the iceman" deepened my understanding of the power of breath and mind and strengthened my love for the cold. I joined Wim on many adventures, and in 2015, I became one of the first WHM instructors. From 2017-2023, I have also been teaching at the WHM Academy, training around 500 new WHM instructors. I am now no longer affiliated in any way with the WHM organization and instead focus more on my own creative ideas.

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Cold exposure has become a major trend since I first started practicing it. Driven by a desire to create good teachers and share our insights in everything related to cold exposure, my partner Josephine Worseck and me founded the Intentional Cold Exposure Academy in 2024.

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Beyond cold exposure, I have explored many other methods of self-discovery, ranging from breathwork and movement to the stillness of Vipassana meditation; from new-age festivals to physiology.

Throughout my explorations, I try to navigate the fascinating space where science, religion, common sense, and extraordinary experiences meet. I try to remain both skeptical and open at the same time.

At its core, my journey is about connection:

• The connection between body and mind.

• Connection with myself and others.

• Connection to nature and society.

• The connection between theory, practice, and experience.

 

The path never truly ends. I continue learning, evolving, and growing. Looking back, it's already been a beautiful journey, filled with highs and lows, failures and successes, each bringing its own lessons.

 

​My Teachings

Whatever I find valuable, I love to share. While the specific techniques and activities may change, there are some core principles that I value deeply in my teaching:

• It is explorative and playful.

• It emphasizes developing better body awareness and intuition.

• It involves mental and physical challenges to expand the comfort zone.

• Breath is fundamental.

• Connection is the essence.​

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I teach both independently and alongside other teachers. Most often, I collaborate with Josephine Worseck—my partner in crime, love, and business. You can learn more about her on her website: josephineworseck.com.

Here a little videos where you can get a taste of my teachings: