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DEEPEN YOUR SELF-INTIMACY
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Pending date: Late February 2025 (2 day event)
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TBA
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At NK. Intimacy Alchemy, we believe that a deep level of courage is often required when we step into the space of intimacy. The many iterations of intimacy allow us to tap into deepened understandings of ourselves, our lovers and more broadly, others. Self-love intimacy bravely whispers and echoes into our ears, calling to us and asking us to look inward to see what our inner child needs. To refute the idea that we must abandon ourselves, in order to fulfil our partner, our children or our friend's needs. And it calls us to instead, see ourselves as tanks to fill lovingly, so that we can then share this devoted expression of kindness unto others. Vulnerability becomes strength when we recognise that we are flawed and scared, just the same as we once were as children. And it transforms us when we also recognise the inherent internal power we hold, to empower and tend to ourselves with love even despite our self fears. Whether we are afraid of not being enough, being too much, or another constructed narrative from long ago - we often forget that these are stories we learnt. But that we also have the capacity to unlearn them.
Who you are
An individual looking to reconnect back to yourself
An individual looking to connect with neurokin within the spiritual or healing community
An individual seeking to look deeper into your own trauma and personal wounds, and collective healing
An individual embracing their shadow and inner child self
An individual looking to understand more about their neurotype and embracing their identity
An individual who is seeking to learn more through self-reflection and authentically being you.
An individual who bravely and curiously seeks to explore where your areas to further strengthen and support are.
NDIS plan-managed and self-managed participants encouraged to apply too.
What we offer
The Location & Dates
TBA
Integrating the shadow and inner child work is a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing. As we delve into the depths of our unconscious through shadow work, we confront the hidden aspects of ourselves—the fears, traumas, and suppressed emotions. Simultaneously, we connect with our inner child, revisiting the tender and vulnerable parts of our past. By acknowledging and embracing the wounded inner child with compassion, we can uncover the origins of our shadows and address the unresolved issues that continue to influence our lives. This integration process allows us to heal old wounds, foster self-acceptance, and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Within this program, we integrate both inner child and shadow work holistically. As we shine a light on the shadow and nurture the inner child, we move towards a more authentic and wholehearted expression of our true selves, leading to profound personal growth and transformation. This program is self-paced, but does require you to go deep and care is advised before proceeding.
Activities
Our mission is to ignite your inner self-love and understanding with class styles that allow your mind, body, and spirit to be all provided for. We provide beginner-level movement classes in the mornings, which offer a fresh and invigorating start to the day. Throughout the days you will be with us, you will be guided through your inner child and healing journey together with a series of emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual, and self-intimacy workshops. We also will be incorporating some light movement for regulation (i.e., an ecstatic dance).
The Food
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your stay is included in all Neurokinnection Retreats. Our menu is designed and curated by ND chefs, bringing excitement to the palate while keeping our menu flavourful and nutritious.
Your Facilitators
Annelil Desille holds her clinical endorsement and masters degree in psychology, Reiki level 2 practitioner accreditations, personal trainer accreditations and yoga instructor accreditations. She has a special interest in sex, intimacy, inner-child work, self-love and neurodivergence. She utilies her practional knowledge and passion to connect through to others.
Paulo Primerano is a Reiki practitioner (Level 2) and holds his Certificate IV Massage certification. He has a special interest in meditation, reiki and regularly practices spirituality through his deepened connection to self. He utilises his calming energy to ground others during times of overwhelm, bringing balance to chaos.
Our Upcoming Retreat
What is involved?
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Inner-child Work
The concept of the "inner child" comes from psychology and refers to a metaphorical representation of the childlike aspects of our personality and emotional experiences that are carried within us from our early years of life. The inner child is not a literal child living inside us; it is a psychological construct that symbolizes our past experiences, emotions, and unresolved issues from childhood. These experiences can be positive or negative and may include joyful moments, traumas, fears, unmet needs, or suppressed emotions.
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Shadow Work
Shadow work is a psychological and spiritual practice that involves exploring and integrating the unconscious or "shadow" aspects of oneself. The concept of the shadow comes from the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, who believed that the human psyche consists of both conscious and unconscious elements. The unconscious mind contains aspects of ourselves that we may be unaware of, repressed, or deny, such as fears, desires, past traumas, unresolved emotions, and socially unacceptable traits.
The shadow is not inherently negative, but it can encompass qualities or emotions that we have suppressed or disowned because we consider them undesirable, shameful, or incompatible with our self-image. These rejected parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in subtle and often unconscious ways.
This incorporates the process of bringing these hidden aspects of ourselves into conscious awareness, acknowledging them without judgment, and integrating them into our self-concept in a healthy and constructive manner. This work can be challenging and requires courage, self-reflection, and a willingness to explore the depths of one's psyche.
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Self-intimacy
The concept of self-intimacy often is considered non-existent in our culture. Intimacy is often seen to be a process involved only with other people. Many of us have a tendency to forget that intimacy can also be something we learn to do by ourselves and for ourselves.
When we are able to tend to ourselves first, we can also provide more love and care to those around us and connect more presently too. The tough bit also means going against the voice in your head that says it is selfish. But it is not selfish to look after and prioritise your needs. Self-intimacy work is equally as important as all other kinds of therapeutic and self-healing work.
A RETREAT FOR YOU TO CONNECT INTIMATELY WITH YOURSELF
Integrating the shadow and inner child work is a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing. As we delve into the depths of our unconscious through shadow work, we confront the hidden aspects of ourselves—the fears, traumas, and suppressed emotions. Simultaneously, we connect with our inner child, revisiting the tender and vulnerable parts of our past. By acknowledging and embracing the wounded inner child with compassion, we can uncover the origins of our shadows and address the unresolved issues that continue to influence our lives. This integration process allows us to heal old wounds, foster self-acceptance, and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Within this program, we integrate both inner child and shadow work holistically. As we shine a light on the shadow and nurture the inner child, we move towards a more authentic and wholehearted expression of our true selves, leading to profound personal growth and transformation.
- Annelil Desille (NK. Intimacy Alchemy)
