Why work with Shadow?

The concept of working with Shadow as a personal growth modality has recently become more mainstream and essential for emotional healing. But what exactly is it, and why should you give it a go?

In a nutshell, working with our shadows is the pathway to reconnecting with facets of ourselves that we've intentionally or unintentionally hidden away, repressed, disowned, can’t see, or denied – what we've put "in shadow."

Consider these everyday examples:

  • Perhaps you experienced expressions of anger as dangerous or risky, so you repressed it to avoid causing harm. But as an adult, you find it hard to set boundaries or take assertive action. Wouldn't it be great to access that energy when needed?

  • What about that anger that seems to be stuck inside of you despite years having gone by? How good would it feel to move through that and let it go?

  • Maybe you deemed sadness or vulnerability as weak, so you denied those experiences in favor of more manageable emotions. Now, you struggle to be connected and vulnerable in relationship, even though you know it's essential.

  • Somewhere along the way you learned that being a people-pleaser was a way to feel worthy, but now it’s taking a toll on your health, and accepting or asking for help is barely an option.

  • Or perhaps you had a caregiver who couldn't handle your joy, so you buried it to maintain that connection or to fit in with the family. As an adult, you yearn to experience and express joy freely, but it feels out of reach. (Yes, even "positive" qualities like joy can slip into shadow.)

Here's the revelation: these aspects of yourself never truly go away. What?! They linger within you, occasionally surfacing in surprising, unexpected, and maybe even troublesome bursts of emotion. But that's the good news! Since they're still part of you, you can learn to re-access them on your own terms, enabling you to embrace the full spectrum of who you are. Plus, holding them back saps your energy – reintegrating them will invigorate your life force! Yay!

Soooo... with all of that, this workshop is for you if you'd like to:

Boost Your Confidence and Empower Your Voice: Embrace and harness the power of all your emotions: joy, fear, sadness, and anger, as catalysts for growth and expression.

Transform Challenging Situations and Relationships: Give your body an experiential "redo" so that you can shift your role in challenging situations and relationships that no longer serve you. Break free from unproductive, painful, or harmful patterns to foster healthier dynamics in your life.

Break Free from Stagnation: If you feel stuck in life, our workshop offers tools to help break through barriers and unlock your full potential.

Deepen Self-Understanding and Harness Life Force Energy: Dig into self-discovery and unlock the full potential of your life force energy, allowing you to engage in life to its fullest extent.

We hope you’ll join us for this immersive workshop designed to guide you through the intricate landscape of your emotions – from the lightest hues to the deepest shades. Exploring your shadows are a unique opportunity to embark on a profound journey, carefully curated to help you reconnect to unrealized facets of your being to really live a full, authentic life!