Personal Development Program
What if growth is not a pursuit, but a memory? Here you get the space to return to yourself.
FROM THE HEAD TO THE HEART
Personal growth starts here!
Do you notice that something in you longs for more peace, clarity or direction? That you feel: things can be different, closer to yourself?
A quieter head. A clearer heart. More connection. A life that is true to who you really are.
Unlearn what no longer serves you and returning to your essence.
Your body, mind and heart possess a natural intelligence. When they work together, space for growth naturally arises. Through the neuroplasticity of your brain, the rhythm of your breathing and the power of conscious presence, you can make new connections, rewrite patterns and making choices that are really right.
Discover how to move with the rhythm of life - with more peace, confidence and resilience. In this journey, we create a safe space to slow down, feel and deepen. Without performance pressure. With gentleness. To your rhythm.
Are you ready to reembody your essence?
Then your journey starts here.
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"The personal development journey at Unfolding, guided by Christina and Thomas, has changed my life. Thanks to their insights, I learned how my body and mind work, which has led to greater self-insight and inner peace. I am now able to be more conscious and caring with myself, which has greatly improved my quality of life. I now live from my own power, dare to stand up for myself and dare to choose what is good for me without any feelings of guilt. Thank you for this valuable life lesson!"
Annelien De Mul
Participant in Personal Growth Program
Grow with gentleness
In our journey, gentleness equals real, pure, lasting transformation.
We don't force breakthroughs.
We create space for what wants to emerge.
Through breath, awareness and reflection, we activate what is ready to be released or integrated.
No overwhelm, but alignment.
This keeps you in control of your process, and growth occurs at your pace, deeply and anchored.
At your pace. In your truth. With our full presence.
After this personal growth journey, you will have:
- More clarity in your choices and direction
- Greater resilience and balance in stressful periods
- Deeper trust in your body and intuition
- Tools that continue to support you long after the course
- Personal challenges turned into growth opportunities
- A strong(er) connection with yourself and your impact
Our participants speak out
"I attended the Unfolding personal growth programme. Recommended for anyone who wants to grow towards themselves, get back to basics and become human again. Stress and day-to-day worries become a choice. Thomas and Christina are top mentors who guide you from a to z."
Sebastiaan Brughmans
Participant in Personal Growth Program
"For me, it was an experience that opened my eyes on how to allow my emotions instead of constantly pushing them away. I was like a pressure cooker that gradually became more and more saturated and pressurised with accumulated emotions. The breathwork sessions guided by Thomas and Christina in a very convivial atmosphere turned out to be a fantastic way to press my valve and allow all the accumulated tension and pushed away emotions. With how I experienced this, this is something everyone can use in their lives. A tool as a basis for acceptance and learning to let go. For me, in advance, something I will continue to do."
Jelle De Parade
Participant in Personal Growth Program
"Very inspiring and motivating sessions I was able to attend with Thomas and Christina. The power of breathing combined with theory like no one had ever explained to me before. Clear and powerful but above all to the point without trying to gloss over it. It's all about me. A sentence they taught us, made us feel and that will stay with me for life. Very special! Very grateful for these 2 top talents. Very highly recommended :)!"
Patricia Carpentier
Participant in personal growth programme
What you take away from the course
A new way of feeling, looking and choosing, aligned with who you really are.
Essential self-insight
You gain clarity about your own thinking patterns, emotions and automatic reactions. You better understand what drives you and how to adjust.
Practical anchoring
You get tools and exercises that help you not only understand insights, but also really apply them in your daily life.
Focused focus & personal direction
You learn to make conscious choices from calmness and clarity, even in challenging situations.
Breath as a tool
You will discover how your breathing works as a practical tool to regulate tension, restore focus and support yourself under pressure.
Christine after the personal development programme
Personal development programme
Inhale Change, Exhale Transformation
You carry a lot. You are often "on". You think, create, decide, care, move. But real growth does not only arise in the doing, it arises in the its. Ecstatic Breathwork is a powerful breathing technique that works gently and deeply. It invites you to discharge, open, feel through your body. What is stuck comes into motion. What is cloudy becomes clear. What no longer serves you is allowed to go.
We will guide you in almost every module of this journey with a rhythmic and attuned breathing process. Always with safety and precision, without pushing or overwhelming. We call it: the minimum effective dose: Enough to open something, never too much to overwhelm you.
What it brings you: space in your head and body, clear intuition and choices, an anchor in yourself, even when it storms
This is not just breathwork. This is coming home. Into who you really are, underneath everything you wear.
Personal Development Part 1
Day 1: Understanding our nervous system
We start at the basics: your nervous system. The foundation of how you experience the world.
In this first module, we dive into your body's intelligence through the Nervus Vagus and polyvagal theory: the science behind safety, connection and stress responses. You will discover how your nervous system constantly scans for 'safe or unsafe', and how this determines whether you can relax, fight, flee or freeze.
We visualise how your system functions to self-regulate it. You will learn how to activate your Nervus Vagus with simple, conscious actions to influence your state of being.
From insight to influence. From knowledge to embodied awareness. This module opens the field of self-regulation and resilience. So that you are no longer at the mercy of stress, but can choose alignment, gentleness and safety within yourself.
Personal Development Part 2
Day 2: Recognising thoughts & inner architecture
Sometimes it seems like thoughts take over. An endless stream of beliefs, worries, plans, self-criticisms. As if they are on autopilot. You try to get a grip, but the noise in your head makes it hard to really feel, to know what is true for you.
You are not the product of your thoughts. You are the source from which they arise. Every thought is a vibration. A movement in your consciousness. And although many of them seem automatic, (95% of them are repeats of yesterday), they all carry information. About how you feel. Where you are still stuck. What you long for.
Instead of fighting thoughts or trying to make them 'positive', this track invites you to something much deeper: conscious observation. Seeing what is going on, without judgement. Understanding where the patterns come from. And then... step by step... making choices that really resonate with who you are in essence.
Thoughts are not enemies. They are signposts.
Even the dark, sharp or tiring thoughts show you where the light is still allowed to come in.
Personal Development Part 3
Day 3: The power of emotions ~ "What doesn't heal, repeats"
Sometimes it suddenly overwhelms you. A lump in your throat. Tears that seem to come for no reason. A building irritation or an inexplicable fear. Your head tries to understand, explain, fix it... but your body tells a different story.
Emotions are signposts. They point to places in you where something is not yet fully felt. To parts of yourself that are still waiting to be present. They whisper or shout that there is something inside you that finally wants space.
Every emotion carries information. Anger shows you where your boundary was crossed. Sadness brings you back to what you are allowed to let go of. Fear reveals where you don't yet fully trust yourself. And under all these layers lies life energy, ready to flow again.
When emotions are not felt, the body turns them into tension, avoidance or exhaustion. When you learn to really meet them, they open up as insight.
In this journey, you invite your emotional landscape to speak. Not to analyse it, but to feel it through.
Because those who dare to follow their emotions eventually find themselves.
Enriching - warm - grateful
I found the personal growth journey incredibly fascinating. What I find most valuable is that you can do anything you set your mind to, if you believe it yourself. I just want to say thank you to you for following your passion and heart to give us the chance to find our way back to our own hearts. It is beautiful to see how you are doing this together, that alone is inspiring.
Els De Wachter
Project leader AZ Klina & participant personal growth programme
Personal Development Part 4
Day 4: Breathing as the accelerator
Breathing is a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious. Between body and mind. Between tension and relaxation.
After exploring your nervous system, thoughts and emotions, you are invited to sink deeper into your body through your breath. Your breath affects your state of being. Slow down your breath, and you calm your nervous system. Deepen your breath, and you open space in your body. Increase your breathing frequency consciously, and you activate potential.
In this course, you will learn how your breath works as your personal regulator. A direct experience of how, through the breath, you can influence and redirect your physical, mental and emotional state towards balance.
Breath is the entrance to conscious presence.
Stop letting your breath just happen by itself. Let her become your anchor to conscious living.
Personal Development Part 5
Day 5: Self-reflection and shadow work
In this module, you invite yourself to really look. Not through the glasses of self-criticism, but with the eyes of awareness. You observe your thoughts, your emotions, your reactions and see them as mirrors.
Self-reflection makes the unconscious visible. What you avoid, reveals itself. What you suppress, gains voice. You recognise patterns, beliefs and shadows that once offered protection but are now allowed to soften.
It takes courage to meet yourself so honestly. But it is precisely there, in that raw honesty, that true transformation and integration occurs.
Because when you dare to see your pitfalls without judgement, they become opportunities to strength. And when you consciously choose, you become the shaper of your life from within.
Self-reflection is the light that embraces your shadow. And precisely because of that, your true growth begins.
Hello! Our name is Christina & Thomas
The founders of Unfolding
When Christina and Thomas founded Unfolding, their dream was to create a place where real growth is enabled and connection is key.
No standard solutions or imposed structures, but a practical and deliberate approach which strengthens mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Unfolding is all about Live and work in line with who you really are, from a natural flow.
Here you will discover what really matters and get the space to connect with yourself and your power.
Unfolding is more than a method - it is a coming home.
Personal Growth Programme
Practical & Investments
What is the PRICE of the Personal Growth Pathway?
The investment for the journey is €650 excluding VAT.
It is also possible to pay in instalments.
In that case, you invest €130 excluding VAT per session in yourself, which amounts to €157.30 per session including VAT, or €786.50 for the entire journey.
TIMING of the Personal Development Programme
You can see the timing of the track in the registration form, which is always up to date! 🙂
WHERE will the live sessions continue?
The live sessions will take place in Aartselaar at Oudestraat 43. Ample parking is provided and the venue is very easily accessible.
ONLINE COURSE: Can I watch the sessions (again) if I cannot be there live?
What do you get in the Personal Development Journey?
- 2 months of guidance through bi-weekly live sessions where we discuss 5 topics and answer all your questions
- 5 in-depth breathwork sessions
- A 68-page workbook to help you bring the knowledge you gain during the sessions into your daily life and to gain insights for yourself
Employee? Does your employer offer a training or development budget?
Many companies offer an annual training budget for personal development, stress management and leadership training. Not every employee is aware of this. Ask your HR department or manager about the possibilities.
How can I find out from my employer whether this course is reimbursed?
You can ask your HR department or manager the following questions:
- Does our company offer a training or development budget for personal growth and well-being?
- Can I attend training that contributes to stress management, resilience or leadership?
- Are there opportunities for reimbursement for an external course or pathway?
- Does this track qualify as professional development within our learning budget?
How does the application process work in Belgian companies?
In most cases, it goes as follows:
- Inform HR or supervisor about training opportunities.
- Apply through internal procedure, interview or training portal.
- Approval & payment:
The company pays directly to us.
Or you pay and claim the costs from your employer. - Certificate as proof: You will receive a certificate upon completion that you can present.
Can you provide an invoice or quotation for my employer?
Yes, we are happy to help you with a quote or invoice that you can submit to your employer. Let us know what you need!
What if my employer wants additional information about the pathway?
No problem! We can offer additional info or an interview to explain the value of this pathway for employees. Please feel free to contact us.
Lay the most complete foundation for personal growth here.
Awareness - Passionate - Inspiring
The personal growth journey has taught me to put situations into perspective and choose for myself how I deal with certain situations. I have been doing personal development for several years so I have already "dug in" and done some self-reflection. The way you explain and present everything has given me additional practical tools to live more from within myself.
Gilles Heymans
Change Manager & participant personal growth programme
Is this Personal Growth Programme right for me?
This personal growth journey is for you if any of the statements below resonate with you:
✓ You want to take back control of your life.
✓ You know that true growth goes hand in hand with success.
✓ You feel there is more to gain from life and strive for self-improvement.
✓ You long for personal development and a deeper connection with yourself.
Do you feel a full YES? Then you are in the right place!
By participating in our personal growth programme, you are not only investing in yourself, but you are also connecting with like-minded people who are on the same journey.
Prepare yourself for a journey full of challenges, transformation, and empowerment. This is your moment to shine!
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Personal Growth Pathway - frequently asked questions
Q&A
Is your question not here? Feel free to email us, we will answer them with love
Isn't this trajectory too intense for me?
Totally understandable that you wonder that and that's precisely why we build everything from safety and softness.
You are never pushed to go too 'deep'. We use tuned breathing techniques, reflection and bodywork that calm the nervous system, not overstimulate it.
You choose how far you go. And that is exactly how it works: when you feel safe, growth arises naturally.
Who is this track for?
For those who feel there is more inside themselves than comes out today.
For those who want to live, work and create from clarity, peace and power.
For those curious about what becomes possible when you give yourself space.
For those who feel that personal growth is not about 'doing more', but about connecting more deeply with who you really are.
For those who are not necessarily stuck, but want to break free from what no longer serves.
For those who want to learn to choose from alignment, rather than habit.
For those who realise that inner work is the key to more effortless living and leading.
Whether you are managing a team, running a business, or just feel you are at a tipping point:
this path offers you a solid bed, clear tools and the space to grow at your pace to your full potential.
Can I bring in this course as training or have it paid for through my work?
Yes, you can. You will receive an invoice and we will be happy to help you match it to your training budget. Certificates of participation are also available.
Personal development to prevent burnout
By diving into personal development, you prevent the risk of burnout exponentially. When you develop awareness around yourself, stress management and a better work-life balance, you will recognise signs of overload, know when and how to reduce your stress and build more resilience.
How to set personal goals?
Setting goals in life is powerful for moving forward. There are a number of steps you can follow. Check if your personal goals meet the following 5 conditions:
- Positively formulated
- Specific
- Within own control
- Ecological (i.e. your goal should be good for yourself and others)
- Sensory described (seeing, hearing, feeling, etc.)
Goal-setting tip: Avoid the words "more & better".
Example of a personal goal: "connect with my humorous side"
Limited goals create limited lives. So stretch yourself as far as you want in setting your goals. You need to decide what you want, because that's the only way you can expect to get it. ~ Tony Robbins
Is personal development an ongoing process?
Build a healthy lifestyle for optimal well-being
Building a healthy lifestyle can sometimes seem like a huge challenge, but it is actually about self-care. Just about any kind of growth in life requires a piece of personal development. Take charge of your own physical health and mental well-being, ensuring adequate sleep, regular exercise and balanced nutrition.
Embrace change and build step by step a healthy lifestyle that energises you, strengthens your immune system and promotes your overall well-being.
Not sure where to start? Then take a look among our workshops, where we work strongly on this topic.
In the pursuit of personal growth, concrete goals are essential. Sometimes we are hindered by negative emotions, but it is precisely this inner drive to grow that drives us forward. Personal development covers different areas of our lives and provides an opportunity to develop new skills. Continuing to develop even in uncomfortable situations is crucial for personal growth and development.