Sun, Jun 23
|Virtual Workshop
Illuminating the Shadow
Uncover and embrace your full self through compassionate shadow work
Time & Location
Jun 23, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Virtual Workshop
About the event
"Illuminating the Shadow” is a transformative two-hour workshop designed to guide you through shadow work in community. This journey is about uncovering and embracing the multifaceted aspects of our being that we often keep hidden—the parts of ourselves that carry jealousy, anger, anxiety, and more. These are the parts we subconsciously push away, not realizing that they hold the key to our full acceptance and love for ourselves.
We are reluctant to show these aspects of ourselves to the world as they are often viewed as weaknesses or imperfections and are buried deep within our psyche. However, it is essential to recognize that embracing these hidden parts is crucial for achieving genuine self-love. Shadow Work isn't about overcoming these aspects but about bringing them into the light of our conscious awareness.
Workshop Overview
- Intro to the dynamics of Shadow Work: We begin by exploring how our shadow parts develop and operate from the unconscious, often sabotaging the life we desire without us fully realizing. Like a child neglected, these parts act out, desperate for attention.
- Breathing Exercises: We will relax our nervous systems to allow us to connect.
- Journaling and Discussion: Reflect on what emotions or parts you hide from the world and share if you are comfortable.
- Guided Meditation: Delve deep into a guided meditation that evokes the most prominent parts you’ve ignored. We will explore its presence in your body and allow it to relax its intensity.
- Stretch and Movement: Integrate light physical movement to help embody the acceptance of your shadow parts.
- Reflect: What was needed when this part first disintegrated from your consciousness.
- Deep Dive Journaling/Discussion: How can you nurture yourself and your shadow side?
- Shadow Integration Meditation: Welcome the shadow into your whole self.
Embracing "Maitri"
Drawing inspiration from the Buddhist value of Maitri, which signifies unconditional friendliness towards oneself, this workshop encourages you to meet every aspect of yourself with kindness and openness. Through shadow work, self-talk, and self-acceptance, you will discover how these practices enrich your path to self-love.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their self-awareness, feel more self-compassion, and live authentically while loving yourself in a more expansive way. Whether you're new to this psychological exploration or an experienced practitioner of personal growth, "Illuminating the Shadow" offers invaluable insights into the hidden parts of your psyche.
🌒 Join Us and we will support you to Illuminate your shadow self.
When you register you are setting a powerful intention to discover and embrace the full spectrum of your being. This workshop is not just a learning experience; it's a transformational journey that invites you to show yourself profound care and love.
Embrace the journey within. Sign up today to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself and live the life you truly deserve!
Early bird sale til 9/10 with code: SSS20 at checkout!
Stacy Piccolo, Director of Well-Being & Retreats
Certified Professional Coach, NLP Practitioner, 500 HR Yoga & Meditation teacher, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction certified, Dancing Mindfulness facilitator
Sarah Ximenez, Well-Being Program Manager
Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Certified Reiki Master, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) certified