Depth Psychology Weekend

Explore your unconscious – in one weekend

Beneath the surface of your everyday thoughts lies a world of patterns, dreams, shadows, and hidden forces. At a depth psychology weekend you explore your unconscious with methods inspired by Jung, Freud, and other pioneers of depth psychology: shadow work, dream analysis, active imagination, and psychodramatic processes. Experienced facilitators guide you safely through insights that stay with you – no psychological background required.

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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?

Working with what lies beneath the surface:

  • Shadow work: Recognize and integrate repressed parts
  • Dream work: Decode your dreams' messages
  • Archetypes: Understand universal patterns that guide your actions
  • Inner dialogues: Connect with different parts of yourself

Why a Depth Psychology Weekend?

Those who know their depths understand themselves better:

  • ✓ Recognize unconscious patterns influencing your life
  • ✓ Feel and integrate repressed emotions
  • ✓ Gain deeper self-understanding
  • ✓ Safe guidance from experienced facilitators

Find Your Depth Psychology Weekend

Your path into the depths:

  1. Discover depth psychology retreats
  2. Compare methods and focus areas
  3. Read experiences from other participants
  4. Book your weekend directly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?
No, but therapeutic elements may be included. The focus is on self-experience and exploring the unconscious – not clinical treatment. For specific issues, we recommend professional therapeutic help.
Do I need prior knowledge of Jung or Freud?
No. You'll be introduced and guided. Curiosity and the willingness to look deeply are all you need.