{"id":6238,"date":"2025-10-13T19:17:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/?page_id=6238"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:28:56","slug":"preparation-self-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/preparation-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation &#038; Self-care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"selfcare\" class=\"avia-section av-av_section-80f88e5b3b48b17831cf20c6256009ca main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-first  av-parallax-section avia-bg-style-parallax container_wrap sidebar_right\" data-section-bg-repeat=\"no-repeat\"><div class=\"av-parallax\" data-avia-parallax-ratio=\"0.3\"><div class=\"av-parallax-inner main_color avia-full-stretch\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container av-section-cont-open\"><main role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\" class=\"template-page content  av-content-small alpha units\"><div class=\"post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6238\"><div class=\"entry-content-wrapper clearfix\">\n<div class=\"flex_column_table av-av_one_full-9e9fd479a7172f3c22d2f1b217f29886 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-9e9fd479a7172f3c22d2f1b217f29886\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-9e9fd479a7172f3c22d2f1b217f29886{\npadding:0 15% 0 15%;\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"flex_column av-av_one_full-9e9fd479a7172f3c22d2f1b217f29886 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  kolom first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  \"><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlmjqcts-5122f7397a917bed24d90f148c9138e4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mlmjqcts-5122f7397a917bed24d90f148c9138e4{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/p><div class=\"hr av-mlmjqcts-5122f7397a917bed24d90f148c9138e4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first \"><span class=\"hr-inner \"><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9{\nmargin:40px 0 40px 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-mlmjd7qd-149811bc76fff2309c2e6c11e74527f9 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size\"><h2 class=\"av-special-heading-tag \" itemprop=\"headline\">Preparation <span class=\"special_amp\">&amp;<\/span> Self-care<\/h2><div class=\"av-subheading av-subheading_below\"><p>Unwinding starts the moment you book your appointment<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-b69ee598cd3d9412ec901527c25d50cc \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock padding5\" itemprop=\"text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&ldquo;If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.&rdquo;<br>\n<\/em>&ndash; Charles Bukowski &ndash;<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-32a8885c7c39d5f74a1170c9511e2ea7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-32a8885c7c39d5f74a1170c9511e2ea7{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"hr av-av_hr-32a8885c7c39d5f74a1170c9511e2ea7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-mini-hide\"><span class=\"hr-inner \"><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-mjbjgdy9-a908ae4fe7def99177b2ff0dd27dea20 \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock padding5\" itemprop=\"text\"><ul>\n<li>I pay attention to my personal hygiene and kindly ask that you do the same.<\/li>\n<li>Have something light to eat about two hours before you arrive. Both an empty and a full stomach can be distracting during your session.<\/li>\n<li>A session can continue to have an effect for some time afterwards. If possible, plan a little extra time following the session to allow your body and mind to unwind and to let the experience integrate before exposing yourself again to the stimuli of the outside world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Although <strong>breathwork<\/strong> can bring many wonderful things, there are also <strong><span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: contraindications\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Asthma or epilepsy&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Retinal detachment&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Glaucoma&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Kidney disorders&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;High blood pressure&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Diabetes&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Aneurysm in the brain or abdomen&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Cardiovascular diseases such as a heart attack or stroke (in the past)&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Uncontrolled thyroid disorders&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Use of medications that affect the brain (such as antidepressants, medications for anxiety disorders, or ADD and OCD medications)&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any other psychiatric condition&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Admission for a psychiatric disorder or emotional crisis in the past 10 years&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Or if, for medical reasons, you need to be cautious with intense physical exertion and emotional release&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>contraindications<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;to consider. I like to work safely and responsibly, so please let me know in advance if there are any relevant matters regarding medication or your health. You can share this information in the <a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/book-your-session\/\">contact form<\/a> so that we can ensure a safe and tailored experience together.<\/li>\n<li>During your <strong>breathwork session<\/strong>, comfortable and loose-fitting clothes are best. Try to avoid clothes with collars, buttons, zippers, drawstrings, sequins, or tight elastic waistbands. For women, it&rsquo;s also better not to wear a tight or restrictive bra, or to remove it before your session.<\/li>\n<li>It&rsquo;s also helpful to reflect beforehand on an <strong>intention<\/strong> you&rsquo;d like to breathe with during your <strong>breathwork session<\/strong>. This can be a short, positive statement in the first person and present tense (as if it&rsquo;s already happening). For example: <strong><em>&ldquo;I give myself the space to be who I am.&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong> Take the time to feel what you&rsquo;d like to release or invite in. The most important thing is that your intention is personal and true to your feelings in that moment. This can vary from day to day, so we&rsquo;ll definitely revisit it together before your session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>For <strong>foot massage sessions<\/strong>, please wear loose-fitting clothing, ideally trousers with wide legs, and arrive with clean feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br>\n<div class=\"avia-button-wrap av-av_button-3358a8c210019ec4df06842e496f1fae-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  padding5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/book-your-session\/\" class=\"avia-button av-av_button-3358a8c210019ec4df06842e496f1fae av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color\" aria-label=\"I choose me!\"><span class=\"avia_iconbox_title\">I choose me!<\/span><\/a><\/div><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-5d676c9ed7be3a08936c51c97e75c1ab\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-5d676c9ed7be3a08936c51c97e75c1ab{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"hr av-av_hr-5d676c9ed7be3a08936c51c97e75c1ab hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last \"><span class=\"hr-inner \"><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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Zelfonderzoek in Rebalancing - The Essence of Presence Amsterdam-West\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"\/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"avia-slideshow-slide av-mjvnas21-8a190aa0bb7189b5381b6233d99e9e2c__1  slide-2 slide-even\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/#holistic-massage\" data-rel=\"slideshow-1\" class=\"avia-slide-wrap \"><div class=\"av-slideshow-caption av-mjvnas21-8a190aa0bb7189b5381b6233d99e9e2c__1 caption_fullwidth caption_center caption_center_framed caption_framed\"><div class=\"container caption_container\"><div class=\"slideshow_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class=\"avia-caption-title \" itemprop=\"name\">Holistic massage<\/h2><div class=\"avia-caption-content \" itemprop=\"description\"><p>An interplay of touch, breath, scent, and sound.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1282 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1282\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ontspanningsmassage-scaled-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title=\"\" alt=\"Holistische massage bij The Essence of Presence in Amsterdam-West - Adem- &amp; Lichaamswerk met aandacht\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"\/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"avia-slideshow-slide av-mjvnas21-8a190aa0bb7189b5381b6233d99e9e2c__2  slide-3 slide-odd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/#breathwork\" data-rel=\"slideshow-1\" class=\"avia-slide-wrap \"><div class=\"av-slideshow-caption av-mjvnas21-8a190aa0bb7189b5381b6233d99e9e2c__2 caption_fullwidth caption_center caption_center_framed caption_framed\"><div class=\"container caption_container\"><div class=\"slideshow_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class=\"avia-caption-title \" itemprop=\"name\">Breathwork<\/h2><div class=\"avia-caption-content \" itemprop=\"description\"><p>As your breath opens, life within you moves with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1354 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1354\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-thevibrantmachine-2980635-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title=\"\" alt=\"Paardenbloem uitgeblazen bij zonsondergang &mdash; 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Lichaamswerk met aandacht\" title=\"\" height=\"400\" width=\"495\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ontspanningsmassage-scaled-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ontspanningsmassage-scaled-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"hr av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock \"><span class=\"hr-inner \"><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_textblock-f5b223d7d17a088393b8b4e7f1e3ea14\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-av_textblock-f5b223d7d17a088393b8b4e7f1e3ea14 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-f5b223d7d17a088393b8b4e7f1e3ea14 \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/#holistic-massage\">Holistic massage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An interplay of touch, breath, scent, and sound.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av-av_one_fifth-337486787960716147ecfb4074cb91c6 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  \"><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-6cf6688a9cc8830802715917c95333b3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-6cf6688a9cc8830802715917c95333b3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-6cf6688a9cc8830802715917c95333b3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/p><div class=\"avia-image-container av-av_image-6cf6688a9cc8830802715917c95333b3 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-20  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first \" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/#breathwork\" class=\"avia_image \"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1354 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1354 avia_image \" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pexels-thevibrantmachine-2980635-495x400.jpg\" alt=\"Paardenbloem uitgeblazen bij zonsondergang &mdash; 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font-size: 20px !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/#breathwork\">Breathwork<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As your breath opens, life within you moves with it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av-av_one_fifth-337486787960716147ecfb4074cb91c6 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  \"><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-25d7e720c55bffb99a10c6aac790c786\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-25d7e720c55bffb99a10c6aac790c786 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-25d7e720c55bffb99a10c6aac790c786 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/p><div class=\"avia-image-container av-av_image-25d7e720c55bffb99a10c6aac790c786 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first \" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/sessions\/#foot-massage\" class=\"avia_image \"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1290 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1290 avia_image \" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/voetreflexologie-495x400.jpg\" alt=\"Voetmassage gebaseerd op reflexologie bij The Essence of Presence in Amsterdam-West\" title=\"\" height=\"400\" width=\"495\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/voetreflexologie-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/voetreflexologie-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"hr av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock \"><span class=\"hr-inner \"><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mjvnboek-bfcbef27e3211365b8b60bf7f6b53b9a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mjvnboek-bfcbef27e3211365b8b60bf7f6b53b9a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-mjvnboek-bfcbef27e3211365b8b60bf7f6b53b9a \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center; 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