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Shadow Work Retreat in Bali
A 4-day immersive emotional healing retreat with inner child work, somatic practices, and sacred Balinese ceremony.
You’ve read the books, joined the workshops, maybe even tried therapy, prayer, or medication.
And still… the anger keeps surfacing. Heartbreak lingers. Old wounds resurface in ways you can’t seem to shake. For some, it’s depression or self-blame. For others, it’s the feeling of living on autopilot — surviving, but not really living.
That’s why we created this retreat.
In this 4-day Shadow Work Retreat in Bali, you’ll be guided into the subconscious through inner child healing, somatic release, and shadow integration.
Together, we’ll meet the parts of you that have carried pain and disappointment for years; not to fix you, but to release their grip and return to wholeness.
With just ten participants, you’ll step into a safe, sacred container supported by a Balinese fire ceremony, a sacred water blessing, and daily circles of truth and presence. Participants often describe this as the first time they felt truly safe to go to the roots and to finally let go of patterns that once controlled their lives.
This is not about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering yourself: whole, free, and fully alive.
Why Shadow Work?
Your mind holds more than you realize. Research shows that up to 95% of our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors are driven by the subconscious. That means much of what shapes your relationships, choices, and emotional reactions isn’t happening in your conscious awareness—it’s running in the background, like an invisible script.
Unprocessed experiences—anger, shame, heartbreak, fear—don’t disappear with time. Neuroscience confirms that they are stored in the body and nervous system, often resurfacing as triggers, anxiety, or repeating patterns. You may recognize the reaction, but not understand why it keeps happening.
Shadow work creates change because it works at this level:
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Science of the Shadow |
Why It Matters |
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Subconscious Integration |
Brings hidden beliefs and early conditioning into awareness, where they can be rewired instead of repeated. |
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Neuroplasticity |
Guided processes create new neural pathways, so old reactions are replaced by healthier responses. |
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Somatic Release |
Emotions stored in the body are processed through breath, movement, and awareness—freeing energy once held in survival. |
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Parts Work |
Protector parts (the pleaser, the avoider, the performer) are met with compassion and given new roles, rather than fighting against them. |
This is why shadow work feels different from talk therapy or surface-level self-help. It goes to the root. By engaging both mind and body, participants experience breakthroughs that are measurable and lasting:
- A calmer nervous system, less driven by fight/flight responses
- Greater emotional regulation and resilience
- Clarity in decision-making and relationships
- The ability to meet life with grounded self-trust
Shadow work works because it doesn’t ask you to override your patterns—it helps you understand and integrate them. What was once running your life from the shadows becomes something you can finally choose with awareness.
What Makes This Shadow Work Retreat Different
This Is Not Just an Emotional Healing Retreat.
It is a sacred return to the parts of yourself you’ve hidden, rejected, or abandoned in order to survive.
It’s not a vacation. It’s an initiation into deeper truth, emotional healing, and embodied integration.
Why This Retreat Is Unique:
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Led with mastery & compassion — guided by Norma, a trauma-informed Shadow Work Guide trained in hypnotherapy, NLP, parts work, and inner child healing.
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Beyond surface-level wellness — we go directly to the root of repeating patterns, emotional wounds, and suppressed parts of self, with skill and care.
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Small group, deep safety — only 10 participants, creating an intimate container for true emotional safety, personal guidance, and space for your process.
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Sacred practices woven in — including Balinese fire ceremony, sacred water blessing, and subconscious integration work, held with reverence and depth.
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Real integration — not just journaling or relaxation, but practical tools and embodied experiences that continue beyond the retreat.
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Wholeness remembered — we don’t “fix” you. We guide you to reclaim what was always yours: your freedom, your vitality, your true self.
What You’ll Experience
- Embrace and transform deep-seated emotional pain, grief, and protective patterns
- Break free from limiting beliefs around worth, safety, and power
- Be witnessed, held, and supported in deep emotional processing
- Reclaim the voice, softness, and truth you’ve hidden to survive
- Heal and reparent your inner child with gentleness and presence
- Share a traditional Balinese meal as a celebration of wholeness and return
- Experience a soul-aligned integration arc — from shadow to light, from hiding to being seen
Shadow Work Testimonials
What others have said about this life-changing experience:
How You Might Truly Change
Imagine walking away with more than inspiration—a felt shift that lasts.
After the Retreat, You’ll Carry
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
| Inner map | Clarity on your triggers, parts, and patterns |
| Tools for resilience | Practical methods to regulate emotions & return to center |
| Embodied trust | A grounded sense of self, not just ideas about healing |
| Honest connections | Relationships rooted in truth, not performance |
This isn’t a luxury getaway. It is a rite of passage. For those ready to step out of survival mode, to stop outsourcing worth, to live from a place of inner truth.
Program Highlights
These are foundational elements woven into every participant’s journey:
Attunement Exercises
Build trust and safety in the group field from day one.
One Personal Healing Experience
Every participant will receive dedicated time for a deep personal process, supported by the group and facilitators.
Group-Specific Hypnosis Session
A collective guided journey tailored to the themes that arise uniquely within your group.
Rebirth in Water Ritual
A powerful somatic ceremony in water — symbolizing release, surrender, and renewal.
Retreat Structure
This 4-days & 5-nights journey is designed to balance depth, integration, and connection. The first 3 days are dedicated to immersive inner work and community practice. The final day is reserved for spaciousness, celebration, and gentle closure.
Daily Rhythm (Days 1–3)
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Chakra-specific plant and protein powered breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 12.00 PM | Shadow Work Sessions, Parts Practice, and Guided Processes |
| 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM | Chakra-specific plant and protein powered lunch |
| 1.00 PM – 3:00 PM | Shadow Work Sessions, Parts Practice, and Guided Processes |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Integrative Play: movement, art, rest |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Chakra-specific plant and protein powered dinner |
| Evening | Open space for quiet, connection, or spontaneous ritual (some evenings guided) |
Day 4: Integration & Joy
A relaxed day of reflection, celebration, and connection. Held offsite, beyond the walls of Samyama. We’ll venture into nature, allowing what’s been stirred to settle in the embrace of community and the earth. A space to integrate, breathe, and simply be.
Have questions?
Your Facilitator
Led by Norma, a skilled Board-Certified Hypnotherapist and expert in Hypnotherapy, NLP, and Time Line Therapy®, this retreat will be a transformative experience, with Norma guiding you every step of the way.
More About Norma
Norma is a certified trauma-informed hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and emotional integration guide with over a decade of experience supporting clients through profound inner healing.
Her approach weaves together subconscious work, shadow integration, inner child healing, and ceremonial ritual to create a safe, reverent space for deep emotional transformation.
Norma is not a clinical therapist. She is a guide for those ready to go beyond talk therapy and into the hidden layers of self, where true change begins.
Certifications Include:
- Board-Certified Master Hypnotherapist (ABH)
- Master NLP and Time Line Therapy Practitioner
- Completion Process Certified Practitioner (Teal Swan)
- Trauma-Informed and Somatic Healing Trained
- Retreat Leader with International Experience
Her style: intuitive, deeply attuned, grounded in compassion with a gift for seeing the part of you that’s been waiting to be seen.
Shadow work is not for everyone.
This retreat is for those who feel a deep call to do profound inner work — the kind that goes beyond surface-level solutions.
It’s for individuals who are ready to face themselves with honesty and courage.
You might be carrying unresolved grief, fear, emotional overwhelm, patterns of disempowerment, or a sense that you’re stuck at a life crossroads.
If you’re ready to go deeper, to meet the parts of yourself you’ve avoided or outgrown, this space is for you.
A List of Emotions You Might Meet Here
- Anger rooted in abandonment or disappointment
- Sadness and depression, a loss of self-love
- Heartbreak that re-opened old wounds
- Shame and self-blame that won’t let go
- A sense of disconnection—surviving but not living
In this 4-day retreat, you’ll uncover and integrate the parts you’ve hidden, rejected, or disowned. The work draws on Jungian psychology, hypnotherapy, NLP, parts work, and somatic healing.
What you’ll explore
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Territory of the Shadow |
What We’ll Practice |
The Gift Waiting There |
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Emotional triggers |
Shadow mapping & inquiry |
A map of your inner terrain |
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Inner child & protectors |
Parts work, hypnotherapy |
Compassion for the ones who kept you safe |
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Projection & sabotage |
Group process work |
Seeing clearly, choosing differently |
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Lost gifts |
Somatic + ritual integration |
Reclaiming creativity, power, joy |
Upcoming Retreat Dates
Samyama Self-Healing Center
Ubud, Bali
2025
Nov 27 – 30, 2025
2026
- Jan 8-11, 2026
- Feb 11-14, 2026
Pricing & Payment Options
- Deposit: US$350
- Retreat tuition: starting from US$2300
How to Join the Retreat?
- Choose Your Date. Limited to 10 spots.
- Submit Your Application
Complete a short form to share your intentions.
Reviewed within 3–5 days. - Secure Your Spot
After succesful application you can confirm your participant by making a $350 deposit payment.
We are selecting applicants primarly based on their readiness, while also considering shared pattenrs to support a deeply focused group healing field.
What's Included
- 4 full days of immersive transformation (8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily)
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Comfortable accommodations (shared room included; private upgrade available)
- Group processes, shadow work, breathwork, hypnosis, and integration practices
- Support from expert facilitators in emotional healing, hypnotherapy, NLP, Time Line Therapy, The Completion Process, Parts Work, and shadow integration
What's Not Included
- Travel to and from the retreat location
Our Accommodations
Standard Shared Onsite
US$2300
Accommodation onsite in our semi-shared Villa Mezzanine with a shared bathroom.
Standard Private Onsite
US$2350
Accommodation onsite in a private cottage with bathroom and kitchenette.
Comfort Private Onsite
US$2400
Accommodation in a private master room in our villa with en-suite bathroom, full kitchen, living room and pool.
Comfort Private Offsite
US$2400
The Deluxe Garden View room is a double storey 2 bed room deluxe with shared kitchen very suitable for a family or even single traveler, double bed in each room, equipped with air-conditioner, wardrobe, bathroom, bathtub with hot and cold shower, safe deposit box, writing table and terrace with fish pond. Deluxe Garden View also provide a large living room space for reading a book, watch television and chat while having a tea time with others.
Comfort Plus Private Offsite
US$2500
The suite offers a serene and spacious retreat ideal for families or solo travelers seeking comfort and privacy. This two-story suite features two beautifully appointed bedrooms with double beds, each equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a writing desk, and a private bathroom complete with a bathtub and hot and cold shower.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful garden view from the terrace overlooking a charming fish pond, or unwind in the large shared living room — perfect for reading, watching television, or enjoying a relaxing tea time. A shared kitchen and in-room safe deposit box add to the homey conveniences, making your stay feel both tranquil and familiar.
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FAQ's
I’ve done many retreats—how is this different?
1. What kind of retreat is this? Is it therapy?
This is a transformational, non-clinical healing retreat designed for people who are carrying emotional pain, unresolved patterns, or life blocks they’re ready to shift. While deeply therapeutic in effect, this retreat is not a substitute for therapy. It offers a unique blend of subconscious work, parts dialogue, somatic release, inner child healing, spiritual integration, and guided ritual.
2. Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for anyone who feels called to heal, transform, and reconnect with parts of themselves they’ve hidden or silenced. It’s for those who are ready to go deeper than talk therapy or surface-level wellness experiences.
3. What if I’ve never done this kind of healing work before?
No prior experience is required. Whether this is your first time exploring your inner world or you’re well into your healing journey, the retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Our team provides a safe, structured container for you to explore, release, and reclaim.
4. Do I need prior experience in shadow work or therapy?
No prior experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for both newcomers and those familiar with inner work, providing guidance tailored to each individual’s journey.
5. What is the group size?
Our retreats are intentionally intimate, with a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring personalized attention and a safe, supportive environment.
6. Will I be safe to express deep emotions?
Yes. Safety is our foundation. Every participant is held in a space of deep respect, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care. You will never be forced to share. Your process unfolds at your own pace.
7. Is sharing personal experiences mandatory?
No. Sharing is always optional. You will never be forced to participate in anything you’re not ready for. Consent and emotional safety are honored throughout.
8. Are there any physical requirements or limitations?
The retreat includes gentle movement, optional breathwork, and nature excursions. Most activities are accessible to various ability levels, and you’re always encouraged to honor your body’s needs.
9. Can I come if I’m currently in therapy or on medication?
You may attend while in therapy or on medication, but please inform us during your application. This retreat is not suitable for individuals in crisis, active addiction, or untreated mental health conditions requiring clinical care.
10. Where is the retreat held? Are accommodations included?
The retreat is held in Ubud, Bali at Samyama. Yes, accommodations and meals are included. You’ll receive detailed logistics and travel guidance upon acceptance.
11. What support is available after the retreat?
Each participant receives one private follow-up session after the retreat to support your integration. Additional private sessions are available for purchase.
12. How do I apply?
You’ll begin by submitting an application of intent. This includes questions about your emotional goals, patterns you wish to shift, and your readiness for deep work. If aligned, your application fee will be credited toward the retreat cost.
Still unsure?
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If you have questions or want to explore whether this retreat is right for you, we’re here.
Message us or book a free discovery call.
Our Policies
Deposit & Payment Policy
- Once we have confirmed your application, a deposit of USD $350 is required to secure your spot.
- Full payment of the retreat fee must be completed at least 30 days prior to the start date of the retreat. If balance remains unpaid, the booking is not confirmed.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
At Samyama, we strive to create a seamless and supportive experience for all guests. Please take a moment to review the following policies carefully before booking.
1. Cancellation & Refunds
Deposit Refunds:
120+ Days Prior: Cancel 120 days or more before the retreat start date for a full (100%) refund of your deposit.
90–119 Days Prior: Cancel between 90 and 119 days before the retreat start date to receive a 50% refund of your deposit.
Less than 90 Days: Deposits are non-refundable.
Retreat Fee Refunds (for Full Payments):
30+ Days Prior: Cancel at least 30 days before the retreat start date to receive a 50% refund of your total retreat fees.
Rebooking Option: Alternatively, if you cancel more than 30 days before the retreat, you may apply your payment toward a future retreat within 12 months. A new deposit may be required. One rescheduling is permitted.
Less than 30 Days: No refunds will be provided for cancellations within 30 days of the retreat.
2. Date Change Policy
30+ Days Prior: You may request a date change at least 30 days before the retreat start date. Your deposit will be preserved and can be applied to any retreat within the next 12 months. Only one change is allowed.
3. Force Majeure & Exceptional Circumstance
Refunds may be compassionately considered in extraordinary cases (such as death or natural disasters) at the sole discretion of Samyama management.
4. Health & Personal Responsibility
Illness & Sickness:
We understand that illness can occur unexpectedly; however, we are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or rescheduling due to illness, even with a medical certificate. Illness is not considered a force majeure event. We encourage you to prioritize your health and consider purchasing travel insurance.
5. Visas, Immigration & Travel
No refunds will be provided if you are unable to attend due to visa rejections, delays, or other immigration-related issues. We recommend confirming all travel documents well in advance.
6. Environmental Factors
Bali’s tropical climate brings occasional challenges such as mold, high humidity, heavy rain, or storms. These are natural and beyond our control. Refunds or compensation will not be issued for discomfort caused by these environmental factors.
6. Additional Policies
No-Show Policy:
No refunds will be issued for no-shows, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by Samyama management.
Transfer Fees:
All bank or transfer charges related to refunds will be deducted from the refunded amount.
We Thank You
We deeply appreciate your understanding of these policies. They support fairness and clarity for all participants and help us provide a safe, grounded space. If you have any questions or require clarification, we are here to support you with presence and care.
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