Source,, Soul & Bodymind

For individuals, couples, triads of all genders, sexual orientations and relationship statuses. - You have a desire for more understanding of and connection to your deeper inner wisdom. - You are keen to be part of a group process.

- You are comfortable with - or open to exploring - spaces where there may be loud music, voices and expressions, sensitive and powerful emotional shares, possible nudity and sexual expression in a group space. - You are comfortable with - or are open to - exploring a group space that is sex-positive, body positive, welcomes vulnerable shares and gives permission for the expression of emotions. - You want to learn and experience a new practice, deepen your breathwork practice to express, release energies and emotions from your past. - You have a desire to Retrieve, Reclaim & Integrate precious parts of yourself and your soul that you have forgotten or have become disconnected from. - You are a curious adventurer. - Your physical, mental and emotional health are ready for this experience at this time. (Please read our Extended note on Health & Trauma).

You do not need any previous experience of similar or related work to attend this retreat: All the information, skills and knowledge you require, will be taught during this week. If you have attended other trainings based on meditation, breathwork, tantra or shamanism, those may give you some experience of sacred spaces involving deep processes, which may feel supportive to you as you step into this Journey.

This Journey is suitable for you, whether single or in a relationship, including those of all genders and all sexual orientations. Most people take this Journey as individuals and each group usually has a few couples who join.

A Note for Couples: If both of you wish to attend, you can decide to work with your partner only, or choose to work with others for all or some of the practices. The Energy Journey can be a powerful container for couples to regain their relationship with Energy as individuals and as part of their relationship. Please note if you are attending as a couple, it can be of benefit if you have both undertaken this type of experience or retreat before, separately or together. The reason for this is that when you join as a couple you are not only taking your individual journey; you are taking your relationship on a journey of its own. While being on the journey with your partner brings additional gifts to attending as an individual, it does give you another dimension of experience to hold alongside your own experience. Experience has shown that it can be challenging for both if one member of the couple is attending to please the other. It is essential that you both want to be part of this experience. It is important that you have good communication skills to navigate challenges that may arise.

Please be clear this is not a couples retreat or couples therapy journey. If you attend as a couple, we will support you as much as possible, given the group setting, to move through the process with care for your relationship. Extra caution is advised if one member of the couple has a significant history of trauma; the other may feel obliged to focus on supporting their partner rather than focusing on their own Journey.

Please know you will be welcomed, supported and held in your authentic truth throughout this week-long exploration. We ask that you attend all the sessions unless there is a valid reason you are unable to join a session. The choice to join this journey is a commitment to the process. This is not a retreat where you can pick and choose which sessions you would like to join. The reason for this is that the process is a sequential journey and missing one part may affect your capacity to continue. You are, of course, supported to take care of your own needs. All rituals and practices are an invitation for you and at all times, you are free to find your own way and pace to answer this invitation. We encourage freedom of choice in participation, both at the start of a session and during. If you request support or have questions regarding the experience, we will do our best to support you in deciding whether or not the experience is for you at this time. You will never be pushed or pressured to take part in any activity that is a no for you. You are free to step out of an experience at any time. Again we may offer you support at that moment if you desire it; there will be no explanation required from you.

If you do not want to participate in a certain practice, you are welcome to stay in the room and dependent on practice you can do this solo. If you wish to leave the space, we ask that you check in with or inform a team member before doing so. Practices are sufficiently explained in advance by the Facilitators or Assistants, to allow you to consider whether you want to participate and to agree on your boundaries. You are encouraged to modify exercises if your physical (or other) capabilities require it. At the start of every practice that will include sharing an experience with another person/persons, time will be given to make agreements and discuss boundaries.

You are never required to share a practice with a particular person. At times the group will choose their own partners. At other times the team may create dyads or small groups to share experiences. Participants are always free to choose not to share experiences with individuals who do not align with them. There will always be a possibility of not participating in the practice in such a case.

This is a guided space where the team intends and desires to support you on your journey with presence and care. We create and hold a safer brave space; key team members are trauma-sensitive-informed. However, the nature and sensitivity of working with Energy and sexuality can bring forward challenges for some individuals. While we take our role as guides with full recognition of our responsibilities, those who join this journey require a degree of self-awareness and self-responsibility.

The team consists of a Lead Facilitator (Elaine Yonge), an Organiser and a team of suitability experienced and skilled Assistants including a number of Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitators. Some retreats may also have additional Support/Assistants Facilitators or Guest Facilitators.

This container will be supported by a set of group agreements which we will co-create on our first day together. An example of these agreements can be found here. You are welcomed, supported and held in your authentic truth. It is the highest intention of the team to create a space and journey that is inclusive of diversity and capacity, with regards to sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, those with physical impairments and or limitations.

Please be aware that venues where The Journeys take place are not amended specifically for people with physical challenges or mobility issues. If you are in doubt whether your health situation makes this Journey possible for you on this location, please contact the organisers.

This Journey will include both a consent-boundaries session and an emotional express-release session for all those attending, regardless of your previous training or experience with such skills.

You are free to choose how you engage in this Journey. Please know you will be welcomed, supported and held in your authentic truth throughout this week-long exploration.

We ask that you attend all the sessions unless there is a valid reason you are unable to join a session. The choice to join this journey is a commitment to the process. This is not a retreat where you can pick and choose which sessions you would like to join. The reason for this is that the process is a sequential journey and missing one part may affect your capacity to continue. You are, of course, supported to take care of your own needs. All rituals and practices are an invitation for you and at all times, you are free to find your own way and pace to answer this invitation.

Practices are sufficiently explained in advance by the Facilitator or Assistants, to allow you to consider whether you want to participate and to agree on your boundaries. At the start of every practice, which includes sharing an experience with another person or persons, time will be given to make agreements and discuss boundaries.

We encourage freedom of choice in participation, both at the start of a session and during. If you request support or have questions regarding the experience, we will do our best to support you in deciding whether or not the experience is for you at this time. However we will never push or pressure you to take part in any activity that is a no for you. You are free to step out of an experience at any time. Again; we may offer you support at that moment if you desire it. There will be no explanation required from your part.

You are never required to share a practice with a particular person. At times the group will choose their own partners. At other times the team may create dyads or small groups to share experiences. You are always free to choose not to share experiences with individuals who you not feel aligned with. There will always be a possibility of not participating in the practice in such a case.

You are encouraged to modify exercises if your physical (or other) capabilities require it.

If you do not want to participate in a practice, you are welcome to stay in the room and depending on the nature of the practice, you can do this solo, be in your own space, in meditation or observe the session. If you wish to leave the space, we ask that you check in with or inform a team member before doing so.

We will have group sessions in the mornings, afternoons and most evenings.

• You have significant unresolved trauma in your physical, mental or emotional body. The retreat is not designed as an alternative to therapy or medical treatment. This journey can be challenging as well as rewarding. Please read our Extended note on Health & Trauma if any of above are true for you. This should support you to make an informed choice. If you doubt this journey is suitable for you and would like a reflection, please send us an email.

• You believe you may need one-to-one breathwork support at this time.

• You do not enjoy being part of a group process and are not open to seeing this as a gift.

• You are not comfortable with the possibility of nudity in the group space.

• You are not comfortable, familiar with- or open to- exploring spaces with optional loud music and/or emotional expression.

• Your primary motivation for attending this retreat is to create connections and have experiences with others, rather than focusing on your own experience.

This Journey has an application proces. Have you read all the FAQs and do you feel the call to join? Go to the page of the specific Journey you would like to attent. Then follow this 3 step procedure which you will find on the page in more detail: Step 1. Pay the deposit of 500,- Step 2. After receiving your deposit, we will send you the Application Form.

It invites you to reflect on your deeper motivations for participating: You will be asked to answer 7 in-depth questions and upload a short informal video of yourself (max 3 minutes). Step 3. After approving your application, you will receive the Welcome Letter with all practical information about The Journey.

In case we feel this Journey is not the right match for you at this moment, we will let you know within one week and return the deposit you have paid.