Embracing light and shadow. The neuroscience of identity, gifts and growth.

There is no light without shadow. There is no shadow without light. Both are necessary. BOTH ARE YOU

There are places in your mind, your heart, that have been hidden from view, waiting to be explored. Here, in this space, we will embark on a journey that will ask you to see yourself fully—not just the parts that shine brightly, but the shadows you’ve turned away from.

SO... WHO ARE YOU?...

This day retreat will be a time for self-reflection, somatic practice, breath work and healing.

We will dive deep into the science of *who you are*—into the intricate pathways of the brain where identity is formed and fractured, where stories from your past are written into the neurons that dictate your actions. We’ll explore how experiences carve out patterns in your brain, like water wearing away stone, and how those patterns shape the person you are today.

Neuroscience shows us how our brains shape us, often leading us to avoid our discomfort and hide from the parts we fear. Your gifts—the qualities that make you shine—are intertwined with your shadows, the parts of you that may seem too painful to face. But in those shadows lie your potential. The same brain that can hide our pain also holds the power to rewire itself—to embrace both our strengths and our struggles.

This workshop isn’t just about understanding how your brain works. It’s about realizing that who you are is not fixed. With neuroplasticity, you have the ability to change, to grow, to integrate both the light and the dark sides of yourself. So, as we begin, I invite you to lean into this journey. Be open, be brave, and remember: there is no light without shadow, and no shadow without light. Both are essential. Both are you.

If you want to learn how to breathe, deepen your practice or are new to meditation and/or breath work this day is for you.

Dr Debar worked as a hospital doctor, in academic research as well as running the BHI Harvard affiliated course on the neuroscience of stress and resilience. She is a private GP and incorporates this in a holistic integrative way into her practice.

“We cannot simply talk ourselves out of stress we need to feel ourselves through it”.

Meditation and Breathwork are powerful and transformative especially when backed with science.

REFUNDS

Whilst refunds are not possible, if you are unable to attend on the day, you will be able to transfer your ticket to another date (subject to availability)

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY

If you would like to attend but feel the price is genuinely a barrier please contact us at [email protected]

Host or Publisher Dr Safia Debar