Journey into Self


Embody Your Essence. Meet Your Self. Say Yes to Life.

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This is a journey where you will meet your Self, a path of personal evolution and acceptance that invites you to embody your qualities and live as the Alchemist of your own life.

Why "The Journey"?

Our inner journey is not linear, it’s a deeply personal process of awakening to our true nature. While the journey is unique to each individual, we will go through a series of archetypal stages that support us as we evolve into our fullest selves. Inspired by the archetypal stages of personal growth explored in Lana’s novel Gruiel's Mission, this workshop invites you to reconnect with your true essence and step into the fullness of who you are. Just like the characters in the novel, you’ll navigate through stages that reflect the deeper parts of the human experience: The Innocent, The Shadow, The Wild, The Phoenix, and The Magus.


1.The Essence/The Innocent represents the core of who we are, our purest Self that exists before anything else. This is the part of us that is untainted by the world, embodying our true nature, innocence, and purity. In this stage, we connect with our intrinsic worth and the fundamental qualities that define our being. Here, we rediscover and embrace our authentic self, often buried under layers of conditioning and social expectations.

A magical forest scene with a white unicorn, a brown horse, and a large ancient tree illuminated by golden sunlight, with a silhouette of a woman and flying butterflies in the background.

2. The Dark/The Hidden refers to the parts of ourselves that we have suppressed or denied. This includes our fears, wounds, and shadow aspects that reside in our unconscious. Confronting and integrating these hidden parts is essential for healing and wholeness. This stage involves facing our inner darkness, understanding its origins, and transforming it into a source of strength and wisdom. We are bringing light to the shadow and reclaiming disowned parts of ourselves.

A mysterious figure wearing a hooded cloak against a dark, foggy forest background with blue tones and tangled branches.

3. The Animalistic/The Wild/The Embodied symbolizes our primal nature and connection to the physical body and natural world. Here we embrace our instincts, passions, and the raw energy that drives us. It is the encouragement to live fully in our bodies, experiencing life through our senses. This stage is about grounding ourselves, reconnecting with our wildness, and honoring the wisdom that comes from our embodied experience.

Digital artwork featuring two wolves howling at a starry night sky with the moon, a forest, and Mount Everest in the background.

4. The Dragon/The Phoenix represents transformation and rebirth. The dragon symbolizes clarity and inner wisdom. Its purpose is to strip away illusions, allowing us to confront the truths about ourselves. The phoenix, on the other hand, signifies the cycle of death and rebirth, the process of rising from the ashes renewed and transformed. This stage involves profound personal growth, shedding old identities, and emerging more authentic. It’s about continually evolving at our own pace.


A fiery phoenix with outstretched wings rising from flames against a black background.

5.The Magus embodies mastery and wisdom. The Magus is the wise one, the alchemist who has learned to integrate and harmonize aspects of the self. This stage is about realizing our potential, using our knowledge and skills to create and influence our reality. It’s about living with purpose, authenticity, and a deep connection to the greater whole. The Magus is the meeting point of perceived opposites, we embrace ourselves as both good and bad, light and dark, masculine and feminine. The Magus represents the wholeness.

A fantasy landscape featuring a wizard in a cloak with a staff, standing near a river with a stone bridge, surrounded by trees, mountains, and a castle in the distance under an orange sky.

By exploring and integrating these parts of ourselves, we move closer to understanding our true nature and living a life that reflects our essence. This journey is ongoing and cyclical, continually inviting us to grow, transform, and become who we are meant to be.

This journey is for you if you are:

  • Navigating inner awakening or a personal shift

  • On your personal healing journey

  • Seeking support and connection with others on a similar path

  • Longing for deep, intimate relationships and meaningful exchanges

  • Searching for your true purpose and the deeper meaning of life

  • Breaking free from the confines of the “everyday matrix”

  • Feeling disconnected from the things that once defined you

  • Experiencing a personal crisis or undergoing a Dark Night of the Soul

What Will You Get:

1. Deep Personal Growth: Gain clarity about your true self and uncover hidden patterns.

2. Healing and Integration: Address and accept suppressed emotions and wounded aspects.

3. Authenticity: Embrace your light and shadow without judgment to live fully as you are.

4. Empowerment: Learn to harness your inner wisdom and take charge of your life.

5. Community Support: Experience connection and shared growth.

6. Mind-Body Connection: Reconnect with your instincts, passions, and inner being.

7. Guided Personal Processes: Receive tailored guidance to uncover hidden patterns and support personal breakthroughs.

8. Transformation: Emerge with greater resilience, purpose, and self-awareness.

9. Trauma-Informed Practices: Techniques for reconnecting with the body to improve clarity, reduce stress, and promote emotional regulation.

I created this because I know what it’s like to be longing to come home to myself, to be met in truth. This space was born from my own initiations, from grief and grace and the joy of remembering my I Am that I Am.

This is not a path of fixing or striving to become someone else. It’s an invitation to let go of the need to be “fixed” and embrace who you truly are at your core.

This journey is about allowing ourselves the grace to grow, to feel, and to fully be. It’s about being present with what is, without judgment, without hurry; just as you are.

This is a space for deep presence to experience growth through quiet, gradual change, as we move together toward a life of authenticity and connection.

Here, we embrace the whole of who you are, your light and your shadow, without shame or fear. Allow your wounds to heal gently and organically, knowing that every part of you is welcome.

The Group Experience:
This will be an ongoing group where each session provides you with the opportunity to explore your inner world, uncover hidden patterns, and engage in deeply personal processes. The group setting holds space for individual experience while offering a sense of community and shared growth. Each session is designed to support your unique journey toward your Self.

Bonus Somatic Dance Session

After each session you will receive a bonus session of somatic dance practice to help you ground and embody your process.

When:
August 29
September 26
October 24
November 21
December 12

From 18:30 - 21.00

Where:
Salig, Masnedøgade 20,
København Ø

Cost:
Limited spots available

444 DKK per session usual price

SPECIAl EARLY BIRD PRICE 333 DKK per session util 15th of August

Are You Ready to Start Your Journey?
This is an invitation to explore what lies within, to rediscover the parts of yourself that are waiting to be seen and embraced. If you’re ready to step into a deeper connection with yourself and others, this space is here for you.
Join us for a journey of acceptance and growth, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore, reflect, and transform alongside a supportive group.
We’d love to have you with us.