THE SHADOW, THE LIGHT BODY & YOUR AUTHENTIC POWER
a 3-day online retreat for healing and awakening
In the darkest time of year, you’re meant to become the light.
You’re invited to join us for a 3-day online retreat focused on deep rest, self-care and embodied awakening.
You will need a quiet space in your home, a few simple preparations and a genuine desire to go deeper into the truth who you are.
October 1 - 4, 2026
Online program, small group setting
How does it work?
This will be a 3-day guided program for self-healing and rejuvenation.
Each day, you will be guided to explore practices and processes to support deep rest, stillness, learning and self-awareness.
Your program includes guided processes for gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, Ayurvedic self-care and introspection.
Don’t worry, we won’t overdo it on screen time!
We will be meeting for 2 live online classes per day, at approximately 60-90 mins each, and the rest of the day, you will be guided toward relaxation, contemplation and self-care.
I hope you can join us…
This retreat is for you if...
▽ You're inspired by topics like spirituality, yoga and personal development and are ready to go deeper in your journey
▽ You know you need to slow down, unplug and focus on deep self-care and rejuvenation
▽ You want practical, time-tested tools to clear your mind and release stress and old emotions
▽ You're in the middle of a major life transition and are looking for new tools and perspectives to support your next phase (e.g. divorce, job change, etc)
▽ You loved your Breathontology Program (or other foundational course) and want to take the next step to support your embodiment and evolution
***Seekers of all walks of life and experience levels (including beginners) are welcome. Some pre-requisites may apply. If you're new to working with me, please start with an interview here
Fall retreats offer you a powerful opportunity to rest deeply, break old patterns and tangibly shift your vibrational reality.
This is one of the most effective tools to release old emotions and bring new energy and inspired action into your life.
Meet Your Guide
Rachel (Briya) Freeman has been creating spaces for healing and spiritual awakening since 2011. She is passionate about exploring the potentials of human consciousness in a way that unites and transcends global culture.
Her background combines 20+ years of study and practice in hatha yoga, Ayurveda, modern shamanism and Breathontology.
As a guide, she is known for an approach that is down-to-earth, intuitive and deeply seated. She can be reached at rachel.bioenergetics@gmail.com
exploring our theme:
THE SHADOW, THE LIGHT BODY AND YOUR AUTHENTIC POWER
We all have a shadow side — the part of ourselves that we often want to hide, control or shy away from.
And yet, the more we do so, the more these unconscious aspects wreak havoc in all aspects of our lives.
In this 3-day retreat, our practices + ceremonies will take you on a gentle guided journey exploring your shadows and new energy available in your light body — in service to unlocking your unique soul gifts, your creativity, your multidimensional self, and your authentic power.
Guided by the wisdom of body, breath, silence, shamanic practice, injury, and self-connection, expect to reveal unknown parts of yourself, galvanize old patterns, and walk into a new level of relaxation, embodied truth, self-connection and pleasure.
A glimpse of your agenda…
7 am: Morning Yoga & Breathontology Practice
8:30 am: Breakfast
9 am - 10 am: Rest, morning walk
10 am - 12:30 pm : Satsang with Rachel (*live)
1 pm: Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm : Rest, afternoon walk
4 pm - 5 pm : Self-care practice / artistic process
6 pm : Dinner
7 pm: Evening satsang and contemplation (*live)
8pm: Evening practice : breath, movement & meditation
9 pm : Bedtime
*This retreat will be a small, intimate process with a focus on deep rest, stillness, introspection, gentle movement and self-care.
What is an Ayurvedic diet?
An Ayurvedic healing diet is a gentle, restorative practice using warm, easily digestible, whole foods.
Don’t worry, you won’t feel hungry or deprived in any way!
Most people love this diet for its simplicity and its healing benefits, including a calmer mind, more joyful emotions, easier digestion, stronger immunity, a more balanced body weight and radiant health.
Ultimately, this diet offers you a simple digestive re-set so you can feel lighter, clearer, grounded, vibrant, and renewed for the season ahead.
What are people saying about our retreats?
“Being a part of this retreat has been an incredibly enriching experience. I felt held by Rachel and the rest of the group well before the retreat began through til the very end.
This was my first retreat with Rachel and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the online format. I found it provided a structure that was easy to follow with a pace and activities I could easily see being integrated into my daily routine at home.
The teachings were well balanced with moments of genuine connection with the other groups members.
One of the most enriching parts for me was the unexpected teachings that come from others sharing their experiences - I found I could relate to every example.
The retreat felt like a grounded masterclass experience and I am leaving feeling awake to life and grateful for the opportunity to continue on this path with more light!
Thank you Rachel for creating these sacred containers for learning, evolving and going together in spiritual community.
With love and gratitude.”
— MP
“Thank you Rachel for guiding us through the forest (of our subconscious) this weekend.
Your gentle, loving, and honest approach always helps my tensions to settle, knowing I am supported and cared for.
I felt so connected to our group during this process. Each of our learnings unique, yet deeply connected.
I also felt your care for my unique process while staying plugged in to the intentions and themes of the retreat.
It is truly an honour to experience these teachings through you.
The opportunity to go deeper this weekend was exactly what I needed to come back to the heart and invite in more light.
From my heart to yours, thank you.
— KB
"Dearest Rachel,
Thanks so much for holding space for us and giving us so much.
Your example of being both in spirit and in your humanness is an inspiration to me.
I’d been working with light body in my meditations and guiding others, so it was super cool to experience those ceremonies that connected me both to our light bodies and our physical, mental and emotional bodies.
In love & gratitude."
— MB, Healer and Teacher