About Raymond Besems
Teacher and retreat facilitator specializing in the release of self-imposed pressure.
After teaching over 5000 students and completing more than 7000 one-on-one sessions, one discovery became unmistakable:
The effort to improve ourselves is often what keeps tension alive.
Real Awakening emerged from that lived experience — not theory.
The book is not a new method — it is the distilled insight from decades of direct work with people under pressure.
5000+ Students Taught
7000+ One-on-one Sessions
900+ Verified Reviews
Average Review Score 9/10
Most reviews were originally written in Dutch and have been translated below.
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Personal Background
For more than two decades, Raymond Besems has worked with the human body and mind — teaching over 5000 students and facilitating more than 7000 one-on-one sessions in massage, meditation, Reiki, and embodied awareness.
Earlier in his career, while holding a high-responsibility leadership position, the constant pressure of managing expectations from all sides led to burnout. What looked like discipline and control from the outside was, internally, unsustainable effort.
After extended time in India and Thailand studying yoga, meditation, and therapeutic bodywork — and years of teaching retreats across Europe — one pattern became unmistakable:
People weren’t exhausted because they lacked insight.
They were exhausted from trying to manage themselves.
The Real Awakening Process™ emerged from that observation — refined through thousands of sessions — and distilled into the book you’re holding now.
Verified Reviews
For more than two decades, Raymond has trained thousands of students in massage, meditation, Reiki, and retreat settings.
Across 900+ verified reviews, the recurring themes are remarkably consistent:
Clear and structured teaching
A calm, safe atmosphere
Deep knowledge combined with practical application
Personal attention and space for questions
A professional yet warm presence
Average rating: 9.0 / 10
Based on 914 verified experiences on Springest.nl — an independent comparison platform for training institutes in the Netherlands.
Selected Reviews below
Reviews were published under the name Raymond Besems-Fagoe.
These reviews were originally written in Dutch language and have been translated into English for clarity.
Very clear explanations and a pleasant, calm atmosphere.
Everything was well structured and there was plenty of space for questions.
Petra S., 9/10
Professional, knowledgeable, and at the same time very approachable.
The atmosphere was relaxed and supportive.
Jacqueline O., 9/10
I learned more than expected. Clear instruction, depth of knowledge, and a very safe learning environment.
Koos M., 9/10
Excellent structure, practical exercises, and real personal attention.
Marc B., 10/10
Not only informative — but transformative.
I left feeling calmer and clearer.
Eva H., 10/10
Raymond creates a calm and safe space where learning happens naturally.
Brenda V., 9/10
What Students Consistently Mention
Across different courses and years, students repeatedly mention:
Clarity without overwhelm
Calm instruction without pressure
Structure without rigidity
Depth without dogma
Practical application in daily life
These qualities directly informed the writing of Real Awakening.
The book carries the same clarity, structure, and grounded presence that students have experienced in live trainings.
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