Hello! My name is Koen Poels, I am 32 years old and live in Venray (Limburg, NL). For about 7 years, I have been engaged in personal development, focusing on inner growth. I do this through breathwork and men's work. As a nurse, I have always had a fascination with the human body. In recent years, breathing has continually called to me, and I have delved deeper into it. It was love at first breath, as I can’t get enough of it. I find it fascinating how many health benefits good breathing has AND how many health issues can be alleviated through appropriate breathing. I am also extremely fascinated by 'Transformational Breath'. The workings, the process, and the effects of it are a gift each time. This, combined with earthly spirituality, continues to amaze me. Additionally, I am focused on creating a safe, trusted, and loving space for men to develop themselves. For years, I fought against 'Man Images' as a man. In recent years, I have learned that it doesn’t have to be that way, and I want to convey that to other men. Men are indeed in crisis, as supported by statistics in addiction treatment, violent crimes, and suicide rates. By creating a safe space where men can discover and develop themselves, I hope these numbers will decrease and men will reclaim their own power. At the age of 25, I became depressed and felt no connection in conventional care. Despite all the kind caregivers, I felt the need to find out why I became depressed and what it meant for me. I found that deeper meaning through breathwork and men's work, among other things. After many breath days, men’s circles, men’s retreats, and trainings, I felt that I was meant to pass it on. I have grown into a powerful, vulnerable man and I have learned to harness my feelings as a strength. Always searching for the deeper layer that lives within us and the deeper meaning of life.