CORE | Release & Reset
You feel disconnected from the life you created.
You are ready for a change.
You may have the career, the house, the relationship.
But there is still a voice inside that whispers,
There is more….
You feel it in your body.
Sometimes as tension, as resistance. Or a fatigue of keeping up appearances. Needing to better yourself.
You know that something needs to shift.
But what do you really want?
The CORE Retreat is a powerful, immersive 5-day journey that invites you to release what no longer serves you, reset your internal compass, and reclaim who you truly are.
Beyond the facade.
Beyond the avoidance.
CORE resets you, so you can reclaim your life.
WHAT IS CORE
CORE is not just a retreat experience. It’ a full-body wake-up call with a solid integration programme and CORE graduate community. Facilitated across 7 countries in the last 10 years, with >200 graduates, CORE is our signature transformational programme.
A deep dive into the roots of your patterns, emotions, and identity.
An invitation to shed the masks, speak your truth, and live in alignment with your values and desires.
We go beyond just needing to think differently and change a mindset.
Working with your body, your sabotaging patterns, your nervous system. We unravel conditioning and bring to light the parts of you you’ve kept hidden.
Through movement, dynamic meditations, psychologic inquiries, coaching and raw honesty, you will break through what has kept you small, and claim a version of yourself that is more grounded, clear, and alive.
This is real, raw, and without bullshit.
Designed for change.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU FEEL:
• A desire to feel more, live more, be more
• A lingering dissatisfaction with your life, beyond what appears good
• Stuck in loops of self-doubt, fear, or disconnection
• Ready to face emotional blockages and stored tension head-on
• Want to silent the voices in your head
• Tired of pretending, hiding, or playing small
• Craving clarity on who you are and what you want
• Drawn to transformation with others on the same path
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
• Get a deeper sense of who you really are - and the courage to live it
• Release emotional patterns and limiting beliefs
• Connect clearly to your desires, values, and your effortless next steps
• Acquire hands-on tools to regulate your nervous system and stay grounded
• Increase your emotional awareness and resilience
• Reconnect with your body and intuition
• Master how to be vulnerable around others and ask for help
• Gain confidence in setting boundaries and making empowered choices
• Experience a deep sense of belonging and support from a strong, like-hearted community
THE TEAM
MSC. KARLIJN KOUWENHOVEN | Lead Facilitator
With years of experience in psychology, meditation, and self-development, Karlijn is known for creating powerful, clear, and transformative experiences. She is the founder of KABIRA and has facilitated CORE for 12 years across 7 countries.
“I have not experienced anything else that pierces straight through the CORE as rapidly and as profoundly as these practices. This is what I wish for my dearest friends and family."
ESTHER LOTUS STRIK | Assistant
Lotus is a professional trainer, team coach, and co-founder of Rise and Shine Academy. With over 15 years of experience, she creates safe, open spaces for groups and individuals to connect deeply and grow.
“CORE is one of the most intense trainings I’ve ever attended. The speed, depth, and rawness made masks fall off quickly, and therefore I was able to go to places I had not yet discovered.
I realized that my deepest fear is an illusion. CORE allowed me to stand stronger and purer in life.”
ANNA SATI | Assistant
Anna Sati is a Tantrika and Psychologist. She teaches Tantra at her company Growing Loving Relations, and with her partner founded the Tantric Joy Festival Amsterdam in 2020. She has been working as a Psychologist for 27 years.
“My intention with CORE was to connect more deeply with myself in a period of change. Honestly, I also had the thought that I did not have much to learn…What a big contrast with the deep emotional healing process I found myself in! I am so thankful that CORE has shaken me with so much love, brought me compassion, truth and radical acceptance of every aspect of my life. I look forward to assisting this CORE.”
SANNE TEN WOLDE | Retreat Chef
Sanne prefers to cook plant-based, sugar-free, and with products from her father’s biodynamic vegetable garden. Her dishes are seasonal, combining different cuisines with a focus on nutritious, innovative and caring food. Her positive, bubbly energy can be felt miles away—or tasted in every bite. This week, she is the cherry on the cake.
“I believe my food and love can support building a more beautiful world in the most beautiful way.”
VENUE
Wierschuur
Stroeërdijk 1
1777 PG Hippolytushoef
Nederland
The Wierschuur is situated at the end of a quiet road woth an erf of over 12,000 m². The location includes the main Wierschuur, the restored Stal, and the separate Zuiderzeekeet. Located at the head of North-Holland, the Waddenzee lies <3km away.
The venue is surrounded by a spacious garden, a meadow with flower-rich hayland, a large terrace overlooking the rural surroundings, and a bordering waterway. There is on-site parking with a charging point for electric cars.
Inside, you will find a large practice hall, a bright dining area, and several shared lounges. Rooms are comfortable, mostly shared (2–3 people), with limited private options. Bathrooms are modern and shared per room.
INTEGRATION PROGRAMME
CORE consists of an integration programme & graduate community
• Weekly CORE Reminders
• Access to CORE Graduate community
• Two guided 2-hour follow-up meetings
• Free integration calls in 21-days after CORE with the assistants & apprentices
• A buddy accountability system
• Entry to CORE Graduate Community and Friends & Family Days
• Early access to followup retreats HEARTCORE & STILL
DATES
3 - 7 March 2026
20 - 24 October 2026
Welcome 14:00h
Closing 21:00h
Full immersion, from early mornings to late evenings.
RETREAT FLOW
Day 1 · The foundation
• Agreements, active meditation & personal coaching
Day 2 · Childhood deconditioning
• Inner child & emotional release
Day 3 · Burn
• Shadow work, rituals & breakthroughs
Day 4 · Fearless
• Power, courage, circle of fear
Day 5 · The beginning
• Integration, clarity & closing
INCLUDED
• 5-day intensive retreat
• 4 nights accommodation in shared rooms (2–3p)
• Organic, plant-based and home-cooked meals by our private chef
• Personal CORE workbook
• 2 online integration calls post-retreat
• Free online 20mins follow-up sessions with mentor
• Online CORE Graduate Community access with weekly reminders
• Access to CORE-Graduate-only Community Events 4x a year
TESTIMONIALS
"I was stuck in my life and very ready to move on. I needed a big nudge and this retreat gave me exactly that, and so much more. I feel now that I am me, I am strong and that I am ready for this world." | Theleya Britta Hall, Marketeer & Yoga teacher
"Yes, I was very impressed by this retreat, it was a high level and I enjoyed it. It was like the bootcamp of retreats." | Anonymous
"There are so many retreat offers, and I can imagine very well that for people who need help it is difficult to know where they should go. When they leave this retreat it is truly a gigantic gift because nonsense is no longer possible." | Anonymous
"I recommend it because of the variety of exercises, the combination of tantra with NLP and inner child work. The rituals embedded in the process. The presence of Karlijn and the assistance during the whole retreat, ensuring that every personal process received sufficient attention. Also the huge amount of aftercare moments, which supported my process in the weeks after the retreat." | Anonymous
"For me the CORE was one of the most impactful retreats that I have ever done in my life. In advance I thought it is an expensive retreat and now I think this retreat is worth every penny! It was a physical and emotional release and reset for me and I came out of CORE much lighter, physically I lost some kilos and emotionally I was very calm and serene; finally the voices in my head were quiet. I have examined and experienced my own judgments, patterns, and fears. As a result, I emerged as a new version of myself from the CORE. There was a new ME!"| Anita Witteveen, Manager & Tantric Dance Teacher
INVESTMENT
EARLY TICKET | First 3 | €1950,-
REGULAR TICKET | Next 7 | €2250,-
LATE TICKET | Last 5 | €2450,-
Private Room Upgrade | €500,-
Max 15 participants to ensure depth and personal guidance.
All prices include 21% VAT, tourist taxes, accommodation, meals, and training.
Payment plans available with first payment of €350,- to confirm.
Business invoices available upon request.
We offer 1 Scholarship Ticket (€875,-) per retreat for students, low income and artist, in exchange of 1 hour hands-on support per retreat day.
Regular Integration Trajectory | Included
Private Integration Trajectory | €3000,-
The private integration trajectory is a 3-month programme including private sessions, personal guidance and in-depth coaching.
CORE sold out in 2024 and 2025
DISCOVERY CALL
Curious? Got questions? Let’s talk!
Schedule a free discovery call via www.calendly.com/karlijnkouwenhoven
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