Maarten shares the exercises, processes and ceremonies with humor, directness, depth and real-ness... ever so gently guiding people from a place of self-limitation, into a new world of self-approval, joy, empowerment, freedom and endless possibility.

He is well loved for his ability to weave practical knowledge from Buddhism and Shamanism, and down to earth tools from ancient traditions, with contemporary transformational techniques in order to achieve the highest possible result for all involved.

Maarten is especially known for the absolute sacredness and sweetness he brings to the workshops and ceremonies.

"[His] presence felt incredibly real. You know instantly there's no bullshit; every action and every word is heart-felt and truthful. It is such a relieve to find spiritual maturity and authenticity in a teacher!"

For more than two years Maarten has been a driving force within the SUNDOOR School of Transpersonal Education, as Peggy Dylan's personal assistant, applying his many skills to the organization and co-teaching as a SUNDOOR Trainer in its international workshops. He has been serving an ongoing apprenticeship with Peggy Dylan since 1999.

Workshops and ceremonies are conducted in English or Dutch.

Maarten Elout has a minor University degree in Japanese Language and Culture (majored in Buddhism - University of Leiden, The Netherlands - 1990/1995), and has qualifications in: Neuro Emotional Integration (NEI-coach - 1995), Integrated Natural Therapies and Energetic Geo Reflex Analysis (INTEGRA-practitioner level I - 1996), SUNDOOR Breathwork (practitioner - 2000), Reiki (practitioner level I & II - 2004/2005), and Medical Qigong (practitioner level I - 2005). Furthermore he qualified as a SUNDOOR Firewalk Instructor (1999) and SUNDOOR Master Firewalk Instructor (2000). His carreer spans from General Manager in the hospitality business, Workshop Facilitator in personal growth and spiritual development, to SUNDOOR Trainer and Personal Assistant of the originator of the contemporary firewalking movement.