Back 2 Basics Academy

Back2Basics is not only a lodging, it's also a concept, a way to live life to the fullest while learning.

As time surges relentlessly forward, we find ourselves living in a rapidly changing world and the globalization of our society causes cultural changes and growing contrasts between different groups within our population. People have different ways of living and thinking, diverse values and expectations.

Many of us have great difficulties with languages, traditions, religions, convictions, habits… of 'the others', which we perceive not only as strange, but also as inaccessible and incomprehensible. This sometimes results in tense 'us versus them' feelings, which can lead to intolerance.

Our academy is a work in progress and appeals to those who enjoy peace and tranquility, with a desire to learn new ways to improve life by getting back to the basics. That is why our clinics always vary in their topics but they are all about the rediscovery of authenticity, respect and learning to apply what is different creatively to any aspect of our life.
 
The Academy's main goal is to offer workshops that help participants to rediscover the knowledge of their ancestors that may be all but forgotten.

They are all about the mental, rather than the physical, slow travel and the discovery of a rhythm that offers more challenges in daily life.

The Back2Basics' environment is a great backdrop for that kind of learning!

Back2Basics can host multi-day seminars focusing on American Indian Culture, the Ancient Art of Masks and Story Telling, and the French Connection.

We welcome your ideas and invite you to join our micro-cosmos.
Let us become tolerant cosmopolitans and good earth stewards.

Peter Van Muylder
Owner/Founder of Back2Basics

We are still looking for experts in the field of Healthy and Sustainable Living, Renewable Energy and Wilderness Trainings. Please contact Peter if you can offer a clinic that fits Back2Basics'concept.

What follows is a listing, with short descriptions of the workshops that are given at the Back2Basics premises and in other settings. We will gear the workshop for your particular age group, and will provide materials.

You can register for a workshop online or you contact Peter for more information.
Call (618) 713 4025

In 2010, we offer the following workshops:

- AMERICAN INDIAN WORKSHOP

This workshop can be tailored to your needs or custom-made.
All skill levels are encouraged, from beginners on up.

For more information about this workshop: click HERE
For a brief Biography of 1 of our instructors :Click HERE

- Your FRENCH CONNECTION

This one-on-one 2-day French language clinic focuses on improving conversational skills using role  plays, discussions, stimulating speaking activities, grammar and vocabulary, etiquette, basics about  tthe French culture or a combination of all the above and a practical expierence connectiing with the French and travelling to France and Europe.

For more information about this workshop: Click HERE
For a brief Biography of our French tutor: Click HERE

- KONyJOK CLINIC

Enjoy 2 days of creative self-exploratory field work. Discover who you really are under the business suit and beyond your work, family schedule. Freshen up your playful spirit. Reclaim your connection to the natural environment and the gift of inspiration that it offers. Reconnect to the ancient art of storytelling and mask-making.

For a brief Biography of our instructors: Click HERE


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