A Sacred Journey of Breath, Movement, and Transformation
March 5 – 7, 2027 | Sacred Waters, Mishawaka, IN
Have you tried everything, and still feel stuck?
Therapy has taken you so far. But there are layers of yourself that words simply cannot reach.
This retreat was made for that place.
Where Shadow Meets Light is an immersive three-day retreat designed to guide you into the deepest layers of yourself, beyond the thinking mind, beyond old stories and emotional blocks, and into the divine wisdom that has always lived within you.
Through Sacred Breathwork™, sacred dance, community, and intentional ceremony, you will be held in a safe, supportive, and sacred container as you journey inward and return transformed.
This work stirs what lives in the shadows. The parts of us long forgotten. The parts that have been waiting, not to be feared, but to be seen. To be met with light, with care, and with compassion. The breath helps us see. And the integration that follows helps us face those shadows with love.
About the Method and Its Lineage
Sacred Breathwork™ draws from the holotropic breathwork of Dr. Stanislav Grof, brought into its shamanic form by C. Michael Smith, Ph.D., aka Mikkal, director of the Crows Nest Center for Shamanic Studies International. With over 30 years of practice and teaching, Mikkal has brought Sacred Breathwork™ to communities around the world. His approach wraps the holotropic breathwork method in a rich shamanic container that includes sacred ceremony, community, and the deep wisdom of indigenous healing traditions.
Sacred Breathwork™ is not a gentle or surface-level practice. It is powerful, intentional, and life-changing work held with the utmost care for your safety and wellbeing.
This is a space for all seekers. You do not need prior experience with breathwork or movement practice. You only need a willingness to show up fully and the courage to go deep.
The Journey
Friday Evening – Arrival and Opening
We gather, connect, and prepare. The evening begins at 7:00 PM and includes introductions, an in-depth Sacred Breathwork™ orientation talk, and sacred dance to open the body and awaken the breath.
Saturday – The Deep Work
The heart of the retreat. Participants are paired with a partner for the day. Each person will experience one full Sacred Breathwork™ journey as the breather, supported by their partner as ally. Roles then reverse so that each participant also holds sacred space as ally for their partner. Both roles are meaningful, the journey inward and the act of holding space for another are each transformative in their own right. Each breathwork session is followed by mandala artwork and dyad processing to support integration.
Sunday – Integration and Closing
We come back together to share, reflect, and integrate the journey, and close our sacred space. We will end by noon.
What Is Included
- Sacred Breathwork™ introductory talk
- Sacred dance and movement
- Two Sacred Breathwork™ sessions – one as journeyer and one as ally
- Mandala art integration
- Dyad and group processing
- Overnight accommodations at Sacred Waters
- All meals (gluten-free and vegan) provided throughout the retreat
Investment and Registration
Investment: $130
Space is intentionally limited to 8 participants. A pre-screening call is required before attendance is confirmed.
To register at https://dot.cards/jamilablue and include a brief note about what calls you to this retreat. A short conversation will be scheduled to ensure this experience is the right fit for you at this time.
Sacred Breathwork™ is a powerful and deeply transformational practice. All participants are required to complete a medical intake form before the retreat. If you have cardiovascular conditions, seizure disorders, serious psychiatric conditions, or are pregnant, please contact Jamila in advance to discuss participation.
Your Facilitator – Jamila Blue
Jamila is a lifelong seeker and practitioner who has spent over 25 years navigating her own path of personal healing through breath, movement, and earth-honoring shamanic traditions. In 2008 she connected with her mentor C. Michael Smith, Ph.D. (Mikkal) author of “Jung and Shamanism in Dialog” and director of the Crows Nest Center for Shamanic Studies International, and has trained within his lineage for nearly 20 years. Since 2013 she has been facilitating embodiment practices in the Michiana community, bringing warmth, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and empowerment of every person in the room. She also offers transformational coaching to support clients on their ongoing healing journey.
Her deep passion for healing and self-discovery led her to found Conscious Michiana, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to holistic wellness and community connection in the Michiana region, creating a space where others could access the tools, practices, and community that transformed her own life.
Jamila’s approach is rooted in a simple truth, we connect to the divine through play, through breath, through movement, and through the courage to go deep.