The Shadow

Within every person lives an unexpressed shadow - aspects of the self that have been hidden, rejected and pushed away due to trauma, pain and cultural conditioning. The shadow contains our deepest pain, and, when integrated, has the potential to reveal our greatest gifts, purpose and magic. 

The shadow is murky water, it causes us to see life through a distorted lens; this is a purposeful trick we play on ourselves to stay safe and avoid what lies beneath. For many of us accessing, processing and integrating the shadow feels nearly impossible. It's terrifying, confronting, and painful, as it requires us to touch what’s been deemed dark and shameful, and rewrite our understanding of self. 

This is where somatic work comes in. The body reveals what the mind so cleverly hides. It carries our secret desires, sinful yearnings, and deepest vulnerability, as well as the layers of pain and shame that mask these rejected parts. 

Through the body we access truth. We work with somatic (body-based) tools to peel back layers of conditioning and create a space for your wild and untamed self to flourish. 

This may feel terrifying - but I invite you to lean in. Do you feel the soul yearning for more? The cry for access to your deepest states of aliveness? These live in the shadow, and until you're willing to risk the pain of meeting yourself there will always be a hum of longing living beneath the surface. 

If you are ready to embody your magic, power, eros and aliveness, I invite you to explore Unmasking the Shadow.