“Shadow Island is an adventure of body, heart, mind, and spirit, set amidst the fjäll, forests, and fjords of Sweden’s wild West Coast. This sea-kayaking expedition is an opportunity to leave the shores of the known world, and set out on a mythical journey, to visit the lesser known, hidden places of your psyche. The wilderness serves as an honest mirror, guiding you to confront both your shadows and your strengths, and inviting you to forge a deeper harmony within yourself”.
About
PRODUCT
At the heart of this journey, lies a search for wholeness, to embrace all aspects of who we are, and become fully integrated human beings, carrying both our light and darkness without hiding or filtering ourselves; in other words, finding authenticity. To facilitate this, Jorn and Sjors offer a unique blend of holistic health practices, psychotherapeutic approaches, outdoor learning dynamics, and ceremonial work, that together provide a potent container for deep work, and personal transformation.
What to expect during your stay in Sweden:
Body: Nature-based diet, daily breath & bodywork, sea kayaking, wild-camping, foraging & outdoor adventure
Heart: Outdoor living in community, mentoring practice & nature-based counseling, sharing circles, solo silent contemplation
Mind: Jungian archetypal work, voice dialogue, mindfulness, meditation & introspection, indigenous teachings & native wisdom
Spirit: Sweatlodge ceremony, medicine wheel practice, 12h vision fast, nature awareness work & personal ritual
POWER
What you gain from this experience
An immersive nature experience, disconnected from your daily life, diving into the world of the real you. A chance to explore together with like minded souls in a welcoming environment where everything can be let go. At the end you will feel rejuvenated, lighter, and in your power to create your life the way you now envision.
PEOPLE
Who is this for
Those who are looking for more inner peace, wisdom and healing. When you are ready to rediscover yourself, learn and grow through proven, ancient, and nature-based practices. When you feel the need to transform some of the same old into the new you.
PROGRAM
What is included::
Preparation: 2 online group sessions, before & after
Introduction: Mountain Medicine preparation practice
Journey: 6-day group program in Swedish nature
After care: Take home integration facilitation
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Accommodation: 4 nights at the venue, 1 night camping outdoors
Food: daily nutritious meals, with the exception of some fasting windows
Travel: Travel expenses are not included. However pick-up and drop-off from Göteborg Landvetter airport is available free of charge.
More about the program:
Shadow Island is a collaborative program, organized together with Sjors Boelaars @ Heroes Journey. The process we offer is largely tailored to group needs and environmental conditions, but does follow a general 4-step process, which interlinks directly with the MM Practice and Heroes Journey’s cycle of change. Jorn facilitates the ceremonial work and wilderness therapy process centered around the native american medicine wheel; Sjors, brings his passion and practice for shadow work, archetypes and the descent to soul journey. Together, these modalities will assist you to explore different aspects of your psyche, and move forward in your life with the light and dark aspects of who you are, integrated and activated.
The flow of the days roughly looks like this:
Day 1 - Arrival & Opening: Sweatlodge Ceremony
Day 2 - West - System || Relationships & Recovery - Warrior Archetype
Day 3 - North - Service || Change & Creation - Magician Archetype
Day 4 - East - Spirit || Sharing & Service - Sovereign Archetype
Day 5 - South - Self || Health & Healing - Lover Archetype
Day 6 - Closing Sweatlodge Ceremony & Departure
If you’d like to read more about the program, please download the flyer below.
PRACTICAL
The price for this experience is € 1950,- incl. VAT (*). This covers the entire program including food & lodging, but excludes your transportation to and from Sweden. You will be expected to bring your own outdoor gear, of which a detailed list is provided after your booking. The next edition is organised on the following dates:
4 - 9 May, 2025 - MMX: ‘Shadow Island w. Sjors Boelaars’
(*) We offer an early bird discount to the first 5 applicants, who may participate for €1750,- incl. VAT.
PROCESS
To register for this experience, please first get in touch with us by filling out the Application Form online. After that one of our staff members will contact you to book a (free) 30 minute intake call. During this call we will connect and talk about your intention and registration, and share more information about the process and logistics. The program will be invoiced once group registration is complete, with options for payment plans.
Please Contact Us if you have any other questions or would just like to chat.