10-11 December 2026
MEET YOUR SHADOW
Understanding the Hidden Patterns that Shape your Life
A Two-Day Journey into Authenticity, Self-Acceptance & Inner Freedom
Learn how unconscious patterns are formed, why they continue to shape your life, and how to meet these hidden parts with curiosity, rather than judgment.
Every one of us has parts we hide. The angry part. The insecure part. The people-pleaser. The perfectionist. The jealous part. The one afraid of rejection. These hidden aspects, some that we hide on purpose, others that we are not even aware we are hiding, are called "shadows".
One way or the other, our shadows quietly influence our relationships, work, confidence, and emotional wellbeing, more often than not without us realising it. Rather than something to eliminate, our shadows contain lost energy, creativity, strength, and authenticity waiting to be reclaimed.
Through guided self-reflection, practical psychological frameworks, group exercises, embodied practices, journaling, and carefully facilitated group processes, you'll begin transforming self-criticism into self-awareness and greater emotional freedom.
Understanding the Shadow
What shadow work is and why it matters
How the hidden parts of ourselves develop
Conscious and unconscious patterns
Why we reject certain parts of ourselves
Understanding Ourselves
How shame shapes the way we relate
Fear of rejection and being judged
The inner critic and self-protection
Developing emotional courage and self-acceptance
Seeing Our Patterns
Triggers and what they reveal
Projection and the people who activate us
Recurring patterns in relationships
Recognizing when we react rather than choose
Integration & Authenticity
Meeting hidden parts with curiosity and compassion
Moving beyond self-judgment and perfection
Reclaiming disowned qualities and strengths
Practical tools for greater awareness and authentic living
“Gonçalo led this wonderful workshop with love and care. My partner and I gained great insight and tools that have benefited our relationship. Highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their relationships. Gonçalo is a great facilitator who provides a very safe container to share deeply and honestly.”
Stephen (July 2026)
The parts of ourselves we hide shape our lives a lot deeper than we think.
Workshop Experience
This is an experiential workshop that combines psychological insight with practical exercises in a supportive and confidential environment. You can expect a balanced mix of:
Guided teachings and discussions
Personal reflection and journaling
Partner and small-group exercises
Embodiment and mindfulness practices
Group sharing (always by invitation, never by obligation)
Integration practices to help bring your insights into daily life
No previous experience with shadow work or psychology is required.
Who Is This Workshop For?
Anyone who wants to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting inner change. Especially valuable if you:
Notice recurring patterns in your relationships that you can’t yet explain
Struggle with self-criticism, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt
Feel triggered by certain people or situations and want to understand why
Are interested in personal growth and emotional wellbeing
Want to live with greater authenticity, confidence, and self-acceptance
Have experience with personal development and wish to deepen your self-awareness
Facilitator
Gonçalo Luz is a yoga teacher and facilitator of experiential workshops exploring connection, intimacy, embodiment and personal growth. Drawing from years of facilitating men’s work, intimacy, body work and traditional hatha yoga, he combines embodied practices, reflection, dialogue and practical exploration to create spaces where participants can move beyond concepts and experience meaningful change in themselves and their relationships.
Have a question?
What You Will Leave With
A clearer understanding of your hidden relationship patterns
Practical tools for expressing yourself honestly
Greater confidence in setting and respecting boundaries
The ability to stay present when things feel uncomfortable
A more compassionate relationship with yourself
New ways of relating without performing, pleasing or withdrawing
A clearer sense of how you want to show up in your relationships
Ready to move beyond self-judgment and into greater freedom?
Investment
Early Bird (until 1 month before)
3,900 THB per personRegular Price
4,900 THB per person
Couples Offer
Early Bird (Couple)
7,200 THB (Save 600 THB)Regular (Couple)
9,000 THB (Save 800 THB)
Limited places available. Advance registration required.
Location
SACRED GROUNDS CNX
A peaceful workshop space surrounded by nature in Nam Phrae, Hang Dong, offering a grounded and welcoming environment for meaningful connection, reflection, and learning.
Next workshop dates
December 10-11 2026
March 13-14 2027
What could change in your life if you understood the patterns that are shaping you?