Holistic coaching sees you as a whole – not just your thoughts, but also your body, emotions and deeper wisdom. Discover this integral approach.
The word "holistic" comes from the Greek "holos" – whole. Holistic coaching sees you not as a collection of separate parts, but as a coherent whole in which body, mind, emotions, and soul are inseparably connected. At Zenn in the City in Rotterdam, we work from this principle: true transformation touches all layers of your being.
What is Holistic Coaching?
Traditional coaching often focuses on thinking and doing: we analyze problems, set goals, make action plans. While valuable, this approach misses something essential. We are not a brain on legs – we are living beings with a body that feels, a heart that beats, an intuition that whispers.
Holistic coaching integrates multiple dimensions:
The mental
Thoughts, beliefs, mental patterns. How do you think about yourself, about the world, about what's possible?
The emotional
Feelings, emotional patterns, heart's desires. What do you really feel beneath the surface?
The physical
The body, tension, energy, vitality. What is your body holding? What is it telling you?
The spiritual
Meaning, connection, something greater than yourself. What is your deeper purpose? What gives your life meaning?
Why Holistic Coaching Works
Many people have the experience that they "know" something but can't change it. You know you should set boundaries, but you don't. You know you need to relax, but you can't stop. This is because change isn't just mental.
Patterns don't just sit in your head – they sit in your nervous system, in your muscle memory, in your emotional reactions. A head-based approach can't reach them. But when we address all layers, space opens for real transformation.
In holistic coaching:
- We talk and we feel
- We think and we breathe
- We plan and we are present
- We analyze and we listen to intuition
The Holistic Toolkit
At Zenn in the City, we have various tools that we deploy depending on what you need:
Coaching conversation
Deep conversation that goes beyond the superficial. Together we explore your patterns, beliefs, and desires.
Breathwork
Breath as a bridge between conscious and unconscious, between body and mind. Through breath, we reach layers not accessible through conversation.
Bodywork
Your body as wisdom carrier. Through movement, touch, or body awareness, we access deeper information.
Mindfulness
Awareness as the foundation for everything. By being present, we see our patterns without being swept away by them.
Visualization
The power of imagination to create new possibilities and program the subconscious.
Energetic work
Attention to subtle energy, blockages, and flow. Not floaty, but grounded and practical.
A Holistic Coaching Journey
We begin with an extensive intake exploring all dimensions. Not just what's going on mentally, but also: how do you sleep? How is your energy? Where do you feel tension? What brings you joy? What are you searching for?
Based on this, we create a journey that fits your needs. Some sessions are mainly conversation, others are mainly bodywork or breathwork. We follow what's needed.
Characteristic of holistic coaching is the integration: we continuously make connections between the different layers. What does that tension pattern say about your beliefs? How does that emotion influence your behavior? What does your body know that your head doesn't know yet?
The Holistic View on Complaints
In a holistic vision, complaints are not something to get rid of as quickly as possible. They are messengers – signals that something needs attention. Stress, fatigue, dissatisfaction – they point to something.
Instead of symptom management, we look for the root cause. Not "how do I get rid of my stress" but "where does my stress come from and what is it asking of me?" This leads to more lasting solutions.
At the same time, we're practical. We also work on concrete relief and tools for daily life. It's about the balance between deep work and practical tools.
Who is Holistic Coaching For?
Holistic coaching fits people who:
- Feel that a purely rational approach isn't enough
- Are open to multiple approaches
- Are willing not only to talk but also to feel
- Seek lasting change instead of quick fixes
- Are interested in personal and/or spiritual growth
- Have the feeling that there's "more"
You don't need a specific background or to "believe" in anything. Holistic coaching is for anyone willing to look beyond the superficial and discover what lives underneath.
Starting with Holistic Coaching
Have you become curious? I invite you to a no-obligation introductory conversation. Together we explore what you're looking for and whether holistic coaching at Zenn in the City fits your path.
Zenn in the City | Holistic Coaching Rotterdam
Waterloostraat 176A & 190A, 3062 TX Rotterdam-Kralingen
Tel: 010 413 1038