Depth Psychology Retreats

Understand the Unconscious – Know Yourself

What drives us without our knowing? Depth psychology explores the hidden layers of the psyche – dreams, shadows, childhood patterns. In our retreats, you encounter yourself on a deeper level: through dream work, active imagination, and shadow work drawing on Jung, Freud, and modern approaches. In small groups, with qualified therapists, in a safe space – from 995€.

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Alka Martine

The Shift Safari Retreat

Sashwa Lodge

11.10 – 19.10.26

From 2.795 €
The Shift is shaped by experiences that gently pull you out of routine and back into presence. Set within the Greater Kruger region, the retreat unfolds in rhythm with the land — where each day offers both stillness and expansion. One of the defining highlights is the safari experience itself. Sunrise and sunset game drives take you deep into protected wilderness, guided by experienced rangers who understand the land intimately. Watching elephants move through the bush, spotting lions at dusk, or sitting quietly as the sun rises creates moments of perspective that no workshop ever could. Nature becomes the teacher. Your days are grounded by daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork, suitable for all levels and designed to support nervous system regulation, embodiment, and clarity. These practices are not performance-based, but restorative and intuitive — inviting you to reconnect with your body and inner rhythm. Throughout the retreat, you’ll take part in guided mindset and life-design sessions, blending reflective inquiry with practical insight. These sessions are spacious and conversational, allowing clarity to emerge naturally rather than being forced. Many women experience powerful realisations simply through slowing down and being held in the right environment. A unique highlight is the Panorama Route day excursion, one of South Africa’s most scenic landscapes. Vast viewpoints, dramatic terrain, and open horizons offer a literal and emotional shift in perspective — often mirroring internal change. The retreat also includes creative and grounding experiences, such as an art class with the lodge’s in-house artist and a signature grounding foot ritual. These moments invite you out of your head and back into your senses, supporting integration and deeper self-connection. Nourishment plays a central role. All meals are included, featuring seasonal, plant-based cuisine prepared in collaboration with Eat to Thrive Consultancy. Meals are shared slowly, often overlooking the bush, supporting both physical nourishment and connection. Finally, one of the most meaningful highlights is the intimate group setting. With a small group of like-hearted women, the retreat fosters deep conversations, safety, laughter, and a sense of belonging — without pressure to perform or share more than feels right. Together, these experiences create something rare: space to think clearly, feel deeply, and reconnect with the part of you that already knows the way forward.

What is Depth Psychology?

Depth psychology encompasses various schools:

  • C.G. Jung: Archetypes, collective unconscious, individuation
  • Sigmund Freud: Repression, transference, childhood experiences
  • Alfred Adler: Inferiority feelings, lifestyle
  • Modern approaches: Object relations theory, self psychology

What Methods Are Used?

The tools of depth psychological work:

  • Dream work: Dreams as messages from the unconscious
  • Active imagination: Dialogue with inner images
  • Shadow work: Integrating the repressed
  • Symbol work: Understanding the language of the soul
  • Biography work: Recognizing life story patterns

Who Are Depth Psychology Retreats For?

These retreats are valuable for you if you:

  1. Want to understand recurring patterns in your life
  2. Want to interpret your dreams better
  3. Want to work on old issues and blocks
  4. Have deep interest in the human psyche

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this like therapy?
No. Retreats offer self-discovery in a group, not individual therapy. They can complement therapeutic processes or serve as an entry point. For acute mental health issues, we recommend individual therapy first.
Do I have to share my dreams?
Sharing is always voluntary. You decide what you bring in. The group serves as a resonance space – but your boundaries are respected.
What is shadow work?
The "shadow" (according to C.G. Jung) encompasses repressed parts of our personality – positive and negative. Shadow work means making these parts conscious and integrating them. This leads to more wholeness and fewer unconscious reactions.