Dennis Notten

Dennis, born in the Netherlands, was a musician from a young age—joining his first international tour with an orchestra at twelve. He went on to study at some of Europe’s most prestigious music academies, including the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Berlin, and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich.

Alongside his musical path grew a quiet calling—toward inner exploration, ancestral wisdom, and the healing arts.

His time in South America opened the door to a different way of being, eventually leading him to the Yawanawá people, an Indigenous community of the Brazilian Amazon with a rich spiritual lineage. Over the course of nearly two years in dieta, Dennis entered into a deep apprenticeship with their ancestral knowledge, prayer, and healing traditions.

Over the past decade, he has served in many roles: student, founder of a wellness center, community leader, and guide. His work has taken the form of international retreats, immersive trainings, and intimate spiritual gatherings—always grounded in deep listening and respect for tradition.

Dennis now holds space in a slower, more intentional way. Whether in private sessions, small group work, or mentoring, his current path emphasizes timing, alignment, and humility in the face of mystery.

He sees that we are living through an era of great transformation. While urgency surrounds us, his calling is to move with care—trusting that the most beautiful world is born through depth, presence, and right relationship.

For a deeper account of Dennis’ transition from the classical music world to a life devoted to spiritual service and inner work, you can read his ongoing memoir, Walking with the Serpent on Substack.