Hi! I’m Jop, the founder of Wakan Tanka. With immense joy, I share a piece of myself with you!

Until a few years ago, I lived with my feet, mind, and spirit within the atmosphere of this planet. I grew up grounded, learned to manage my busy mind, and accepted life as it came. Secretly, I explored what lay beyond those boundaries, but I never truly broke through. That changed when I started breathwork and attended various retreats. There, the path to the universe, personal development, and (body) awareness opened up for me.

From that point on, I began developing myself as an applied psychologist, breath coach, bodyworker, water pourer (sweat lodge), space holder, and musician. After walking this path for four years, I decided to quit my job at the police force, where I had served for over 12.5 years! Yes, it was a completely different dimension and field of work, and through trial and error, I have reached where I stand today.

Despite the stark contrasts between police work and my current business, my past has shaped me into who I am now, and I am grateful for that. From that experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge about trauma and have the courage to look you straight in the eyes as we dive deeper into your process.