Gerjan Schoemaker is the founder of the Meditation Institute Netherlands, a teacher of the Meditation Teacher Training, a guest lecturer in the Integral Essence Coach Training, leads vipassana retreats, and is a trainer of various meditation-related courses. The Meditation Teacher Training takes place in Amsterdam. This training is not only aimed at becoming a meditation facilitator but also focuses on your own process. It is therefore a broad training with various meditation techniques, breath work, body work, and relaxation exercises. The Integral Essence Coach Training takes place in Zwolle. While the Meditation Teacher Training is primarily focused on facilitating groups, this training is more centered on one-on-one guidance. This training also serves as a learning path for both your personal development and for guiding others.