By implementing the Layers of Existence project, we wanted to respond to the clearly identified needs of youth workers for more effective tools to support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as a fundamental condition for delivering high-quality youth work. The project was conceived in response to the increasing levels of stress, emotional overload, and risk of burnout experienced by youth workers, which were identified through direct communication with partner organisations and through their long-term practice in the youth work field. Traditional professional development opportunities were perceived as insufficient in addressing these challenges, as they often lack a holistic and embodied approach to self-care and personal sustainability. The overall aim of the project was to enhance the quality, resilience, and resourcefulness of youth workers by integrating holistic, body-based, and reflective practices into their professional development. The project sought to strengthen youth workers’ capacity to take care of themselves while working with others, recognising that personal well-being is closely connected to professional effectiveness, motivation, and long-term engagement in youth work. By focusing on the connection between body, mind, and emotions, the project aimed to support youth workers in developing greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and presence in their daily practice. A central objective of the project was to provide youth workers with practical and transferable tools drawn from Sri Sri Yoga, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, mindfulness, and somatic practices. These methods were intended to help participants manage stress, improve mental clarity, and maintain physical health, while remaining accessible and adaptable to different personal and professional contexts. The project also aimed to expand participants’ professional competences by introducing creative and embodied methodologies, such as movement, theatre, and dance, which can support emotional expression, empathy, active listening, and non-verbal communication in youth work settings. Another key objective was to create a learning environment that balances theory and practice through non-formal education methods. The project aimed to foster reflective learning processes that allow participants to connect personal experience with professional roles, encouraging them to critically reflect on their habits, boundaries, and approaches to youth work. Through this process, participants were supported in strengthening their motivation, preventing burnout, and developing a more sustainable relationship with their work. Finally, the project aimed to strengthen cooperation and mutual learning among youth workers from different European countries. By bringing together participants from diverse cultural and organisational backgrounds, the project sought to promote the exchange of experiences, perspectives, and practices, while reinforcing shared values such as inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and holistic development. In this way, the objectives of the project were closely aligned with the broader Erasmus+ goal of improving the quality of youth work across Europe by investing in the professional development and well-being of those working directly with young people.