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Path to Essence

Path to Essence

Path to Essence connects you to your inner joy, love and power through a grounded approach, fostering self-discovery and authentic expression.

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Path to Essence

About the organisation

Path to Essence was created by Joy and Ludwin to serve as a grounded, practical bridge between the “spiritual” world and everyday life. We believe personal transformation and growth are accessible to all, using approaches that are both transformative and down-to-earth.

Through our workshops, retreats, and community gatherings, we help people connect with their true selves, find inner peace, and embrace their unique paths.

At Path to Essence, we believe everyone has the potential to unlock their inner wisdom and live authentically. Our programs are designed to inspire mindfulness, build emotional resilience, and encourage holistic well-being, all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Join us on a journey to nurture the essence of who we are, create lasting change, and grow a vibrant, heart-centered community.

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Amsterdam, Nederland

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Path to Essence

  • Giancarlo
    Workshop | BEYOND EXPECTATIONS - INTO CURIOSITY | 14 October

    What a beautiful experience! ✨❤️ So much fun connecting with friends, letting go of expectations, and rediscovering the playful, curious inner child within us. A wonderful reminder that life is about being present, expressing ourselves freely, and embracing the unexpected. So much laughter, positive energy, and genuine connection! Thank you, Joy and Sephira, for creating such a magical and inspiring space! 💫💕

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    15 October 2026 at 15:19
  • Yasmin Leonhardt
    Workshop ‘From Thinking to Feeling’

    Had zero expectations, completely surrendered and trusted but was of course excited and curious for the experience especially when you don't really know what's going to happen and who you are going to meet. What I was confronted with, in the end, was such a beautiful way of connecting with other humans and especially with myself, in a non-sexual way but even more profound. Also Joy's energy makes you really feel safe and let go. I'm glad to have been part of this workshop and am looking forward to explore further. Much love!

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    12 October 2026 at 17:54
  • Kata Kiss
    Workshop ‘From Thinking to Feeling’

    I absolutely loved Joy’s workshop! She is amazing and brought together such a lovely group of people I connected with so naturally. My inner child really came out to play! Everything felt effortless, fun, and welcoming, and I didn’t feel uncomfortable for a single moment. The location was beautiful too. Such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend! ✨

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    09 October 2026 at 17:16
  • Anoniem
    Workshop |‘Presence Through the Senses’| 11 January

    I attended the workshop with Joy for the first time. The disconnect from the routine felt really special in a calming environment. Both of them made us aware of our senses . It was new for me and i felt really good about myself after the workshop. Looking forward for the next!!!

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    20 January 2026 at 14:06
  • Manon Van Velsen
    Workshop |‘Presence Through the Senses’| 11 January

    On January 11th, I attended a workshop organized by Joy, and it was truly a special experience for me. It was the very first workshop I had ever attended, which made it quite exciting and a little nerve-wracking. From the very beginning, Joy made me feel completely at ease. She created such a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where everything felt okay and where I never felt any pressure to do something that didn’t feel right for me.

    The workshop itself was beautifully structured and perfectly balanced. The exercises flowed seamlessly into one another and felt very thoughtful and meaningful. Joy guided us through every exercise with so much care and presence, which made it easy to fully trust the process and really connect with the experience. I learned so much from this workshop and felt deeply supported throughout. I can honestly say it was an incredibly positive and enriching experience, and I can’t wait to attend another workshop by Joy.

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    20 January 2026 at 11:30
  • Linda Plaude
    Workshop |‘Presence Through the Senses’| 11 January

    What a yummy Sunday it was!
    While it was harsh winter weather outsie, wind and freezing, we arrived at this beautiful, warm space, welcomed with a heart-warming hug and a smile of facilitator Joy. Cute candles, tea and chocolate were already awaiting us. It felt like an exhale, so nourishing, just what I needed after insanely challenging and stressful week.
    To slow down, activate my body,
    connect with other humans, and follow the gentle guidance of Joy and Arek and feeling that everything has been taken care of. I can let go... (I am so used to be on the other side normally, facilitating, now I got to be led and to receive... 💖)
    Hugs, inner fire, attunement, creative exploration, laughter, seeing and being truly seen... dreamy sound bath, all of it was there.
    It was a well structured day in a strong container, suitable for all levels, especially well crafted to make the ones new to this work, to feel so at ease and taken by the hand in the introduction, having their first 'taste' in a very accessible, relatable way!
    Recommend to spend a day with them! 🙏🏻😘

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    13 January 2026 at 20:09
  • Anoniem
    Workshop |‘Presence Through the Senses’| 11 January

    Just what I needed! Loved the multidisciplinary approach, the whole was bigger than the sum of its parts. Joy is pure joy and energy! Arek brings serenity and heartwarming vibrations.

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    12 January 2026 at 16:20
  • Diego
    Workshop |‘Presence Through the Senses’| 11 January

    I had such an incredible afternoon at the workshop. We did such nice and nourishing exercises to come back to our bodies and being present combined with a sound journey which made all of us be super present and relaxed. Also, I really liked how Joy and Arek created a space for us to share and create community with all the participants. I will definitely repeat and I totally recommend it to everyone who wants to develop their connection with their body and energy meanwhile meeting incredible people

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    12 January 2026 at 15:19
  • Yazmin Love
    Women's circle | 'Phoenix rising' | 22 November

    Mijn ervaring met de women circle was werkelijk bijzonder en voelde enorm krachtig. Het was een van de eerste keren dat ik aan zo’n cirkel deelnam, en ik ben blij dat ik deze stap heb gezet. Joy heeft het geheel fantastisch begeleid; ik ben oprecht trots op haar en hoe ze deze ervaring heeft neergezet. Haar aanwezigheid, rust en begeleiding zorgden ervoor dat iedereen zich veilig en gedragen voelde.Ik heb eerder manifestatiecirkels bijgewoond en uit mijn ervaring is het heel belangrijk dat je tijdens het manifesteren heel concreet en helder bent in wat je wilt uitnodigen. In deze circle miste ik soms die duidelijke uitleg en begeleiding daarbij. Juist omdat manifesteren zoveel kracht kan hebben wanneer je het uitgebreid en doelgericht formuleert, zou het fijn zijn als daar de volgende keer iets meer richting in wordt gegeven. Verder vond ik het ontzettend mooi om met alleen vrouwen samen te komen. Ik geloof dat we als vrouwen veel meer kracht uit elkaar kunnen halen dan we ons vaak realiseren. Tegenwoordig delen we onze gevoelens en kwetsbaarheden nog te weinig, terwijl juist dát ons kan verbinden en versterken. In de cirkel voelde ik hoe bijzonder het is om echt gezien en gehoord te worden door andere vrouwen, zonder oordeel en zonder haast.Wat deze cirkel nog specialer maakte, was dat er een zwangere vrouw bijzat die in verwachting was van een meisje. Haar aanwezigheid bracht een zachte, liefdevolle energie met zich mee en maakte de circle nog krachtiger. We hebben haar geholpen om dieper in haar moederschap te geloven, vooral omdat ze soms twijfelde aan wat zij haar dochter te bieden heeft. Het was prachtig om te zien hoe ze gaandeweg meer vertrouwen kreeg.Toen ik de circle uitliep voelde ik mij krachtiger, gegronder en een stuk zelfverzekerder. Voor mij was dát het ultieme doel:thuiskomen bij mijn eigen kracht en zachtheid. Daarnaast was alles ontzettend goed verzorgd, van de sfeer tot de begeleiding. Het was een ervaring die ik koester en die lang zal bijblijve

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    09 December 2025 at 18:28
  • Lisa Hollenberg
    Women's circle | 'Phoenix rising' | 22 November

    My first women’s circle. A beautiful session filled with warm, gentle energy, and my new sisters. A space where you could simply be yourself and feel completely welcome. The small bells were such a lovely detail, ringing softly when time was up and giving the day a peaceful flow.

    It felt powerful to pause and really check in with myself. What do I feel. What do I still carry. What is ready to be released.. Burning away the old matched the New Moon in Scorpio so well, deep and transformative, like shedding a layer and starting lighter.

    I walked away with a warm heart, new intentions, softer, more open, more connected to myself.

    A day that lingers in feeling and in energy with my new sisters.

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    29 November 2025 at 09:50
  • Selva Creative
    Women's circle | 'Phoenix rising' | 22 November

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Transformative, Dynamic & Heart-Opening Women’s Circle with Joy

    This past Saturday I had the privilege of attending my very first women’s circle with the incredible Joy, and I can honestly say: it was the best women’s circle I have ever experienced.

    Joy is not just a facilitator, she opens whole new doors inside you. Her presence is magnetic, her voice grounding, her teachings fluid and full of wisdom. She brings laughter, nature, depth, and a sense of real connection in a way that feels almost magical.

    What I loved most is how dynamic the circle was. We moved, really moved, allowing our bodies to speak, release, and guide us. It wasn’t just a mental experience; it was a true mind–body connection. Through movement, breath, and presence, I felt myself arriving back into my own body in the most beautiful way.

    There were also incredible moments of deep eye contact, the kind that reminds you of your own humanity and the humanity of the woman in front of you. These moments were so powerful, dissolving shyness, judgment, and the barriers we all unconsciously carry.

    And something truly shifted: under Joy’s guidance, a group of women who were mostly strangers became sisters. The space felt cozy, safe, and expansive all at once. Joy teaches you how to truly listen, not from the mind (as we are all used to doing), but from presence, from the heart, from the body.

    This circle went beyond all my expectations. It was intimate, dynamic, soulful, full of movement, learning, laughter, softness, and truth. I left feeling lighter, connected, held, and deeply inspired.

    If you’ve been considering joining a women’s circle, you must experience Joy.
    She truly lives up to her name — she brings openness, depth, warmth, and a doorway back to yourself.

    Highly, highly recommended. 💛✨

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    26 November 2025 at 12:34
  • Amber
    "The Art of Deep Love: For Self and Others – An Introduction to Tantra

    Joy en Ludwin ontvingen ons op een prachtige locatie met een magische energie. Hun oprechte betrokkenheid en professionele begeleiding creëerden een veilige en ontspannen sfeer waarin ik me meteen thuis voelde. De harmonie in de groep was heel bijzonder. Iedereen bracht zijn eigen energie mee, wat zorgde voor een inspirerende en verbindende ervaring. Veel geleerd, en ook gelachen! Dankbaar dat ik hierbij aanwezig mocht zijn <3 Echt een aanrader voor iedereen die zijn/haar zelfliefde wilt laten groeien, een kadootje voor jezelf!

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    24 January 2025 at 12:41
  • Safi Nap
    "The Art of Deep Love: For Self and Others – An Introduction to Tantra

    De introductieworkshop in tantra was een bijzonder mooie ervaring! Het thema van de dag draaide om het aanvoelen van grenzen, meditatie, en het maken van een hartgerichte verbinding met de ander.

    De locatie was prachtig en droeg bij aan een sfeer van rust en verdieping. Vanaf het begin creëerden de trainers een veilige en open omgeving waarin iedereen zich welkom voelde. Er was veel ruimte om in je eigen tempo te werken en je grenzen te respecteren, wat voor mij heel belangrijk is.

    De oefeningen waren zorgvuldig opgebouwd en varieerden van meditaties tot verbindende interacties met andere deelnemers. Alles werd met zorg begeleid, waardoor ik me comfortabel voelde om me open te stellen en nieuwe ervaringen op te doen.

    Deze workshop is absoluut een aanrader voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een kennismaking met tantra!

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    23 January 2025 at 17:47
  • Robin van Wijk
    "The Art of Deep Love: For Self and Others – An Introduction to Tantra

    Attending Joy and Ludwin’s ‘Introduction to Tantra’ workshop was like stepping into a world of connection, curiosity, and just the right dose of magic! From the moment we entered, their warmth and lighthearted energy set the tone for an experience that was equal parts enlightening and playful.

    The workshop was an incredible mix of insightful teachings and engaging exercises that made everyone feel at ease (even the skeptics in the room). Ludwin has this knack for creating a safe, non-judgmental space, and Joy balances it out with humor and grounded wisdom - honestly, they’re a dream team!

    I came away feeling not just more in tune with myself but also with a newfound appreciation for the power of presence and authentic connection. Plus, the beautiful rural setting and Joy’s infectious laugh are worth the price of admission alone. If you’re looking to try something that’s a little outside the box but totally worth it, don’t miss their workshops. Highly recommend!

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    23 January 2025 at 15:10
  • Sabine
    "The Art of Deep Love: For Self and Others – An Introduction to Tantra

    It was a great experience to learn to know where your boundaries are and how to connect with other people on a deeper level and to feel comfortable. Learning to know yourself on a deeper level. It was a great group of people, guided by a great team in a wonderful place. Very well hosted with a delicious lunch and peaceful energy.

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    23 January 2025 at 15:06
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