School of Psychedelics

Immersive Retreat - Bali

Learn how to help clients, patients, or loved ones prepare for and integrate their psychedelic journeys

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Bali

In-person

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6 nights, 5 days

With earlybird special

Develop powerful integration skills in just 6 impactful days

Deepen Your Practice & Broaden Your Professional Tools

This immersive retreat offers concentrated training in Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration and Dreamwork, all within a supportive, small-group environment. Through experiential learning, peer exchange, and expert facilitation, you’ll gain practical techniques for guiding integration across both psychedelic and dream-related experiences.

Blending daily hands-on sessions with integrative wellness practices, the retreat offers a rare chance to embody what you learn. Whether you’re a practitioner or personally called to this work, you’ll leave with applicable tools and confidence to support meaningful integration in real-world settings.

Why this Retreat: Depth in Community

Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration and Dreamwork

What you’ll learn on this retreat

Practice the Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration method:

• Learn the steps of the Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration method
• Discover the Archetypal & Depth Psychological, Neuroscience, & Dreamwork foundations of this work
• Guide clients to enjoy lasting integration and new meaning in their daily lives

Guide Clients Through Integration

• Explore associations with clients to uncover personal meaning, or "why this vision now"?
• Work with imagery from clients' journeys to embody new strengths, perspectives and capacities

Apply Integration Techniques

• Support clients in relating their psychedelic experiences to their daily lives
• Guide clients in clarifying their intentions through embodiment practices

Create Comprehensive Integration Plans

• Assess clients' responses to psychedelic experiences, identifying both beneficial & challenging aspects
• Develop strategies incorporating Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration, supportive lifestyle
practices, and optional spiritual tools such as dream incubation techniques and rituals

Preparation

Retreat Prerequisites

This preparation allows more time during the retreat to focus on hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and advanced techniques

What’s Included in the Prerequisite Work?
‍Two weeks before the retreat, you’ll have access to:

Two Live Sessions

Take part in live, interactive sessions with our facilitators, where you’ll explore core concepts and set intentions for your retreat. These gatherings also create space to ask questions and connect with other participants in advance.

Video Lessons

Access a curated series of Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork videos that introduce the foundations of the method. These lessons cover essential techniques and language, preparing you to engage deeply in the immersive training.

Rest and Restore

Why This Transformational Retreat Stands Apart

This retreat blends somatic practice, dreamwork, and Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration to support integration and expanded awareness

6 Days of immersive & transformative Training

Train directly with Dr. Katherine Lawson and expert facilitators as you learn to practice Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration and Dreamwork through intensive workshops and personalized guidance.

Stunning location & accommodation

Nestled within the natural beauty of Arrábida Natural Park, enjoy thoughtfully designed, comfortable accommodations that enhance your immersive learning experience.

Nourishing meals

Savour locally-sourced, organic and vegetarian meals crafted to support your body and mind throughout the retreat. (Protein options available)

Live demonstrations & guided exercises

Learn and practice integration techniques through live demonstrations, guided exercises, and immediate feedback from expert facilitators and peers.

Practice with peers

Work directly with fellow practitioners through paired exercises and supervised group practice sessions.

Integrative wellness practices

Daily movement, breathwork, and body-based practices to deepen your understanding of Embodied Imagination® through direct experience.

Join a global community

Connect with a community of like-minded individuals and professionals dedicated to helping others through transformative integration processes.

Unlock your Potential

Pricing at a Glance

Immersive Retreat

Receive training in Embodied Imagination® For Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork

$4,400

$4,900

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In-person training in Portugal, Costa Rica, or Bali

Hands-on practice with dreams, memories & integration techniques

Small group + 1:1 guidance from expert facilitators

Deep community, no substances used

Full Certification

Save $500 on the online training with this option.

$8,800

$11,500

Save 15%

Full Pricing Details

Includes online training, immersive retreat, practicum

Learn at your own pace, then apply it in person

Ideal for professionals seeking full certification

Immersive Retreat

Receive training in Embodied Imagination® For Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork

$1,550/mo

$4,900

3 monthly | Save 5%

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In-person training in Portugal, Costa Rica, or Bali

Hands-on practice with dreams, memories & integration techniques

Small group + 1:1 guidance from expert facilitators

Deep community, no substances used

Full Certification

Save $500 on the online training with this option.

$3,000

$11,500

3 monthly | Save 10%

Full Pricing Details

Includes online training, immersive retreat, and practicum

Learn at your own pace, then apply it in person

Ideal for professionals seeking full certification

Immersive Retreat

Receive training in Embodied Imagination® For Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork

$815/mo

$4,900

6 monthly payments

Apply Now

In-person training in Portugal, Costa Rica, or Bali

Hands-on practice with dreams, memories & integration techniques

Small group + 1:1 guidance from expert facilitators

Deep community, no substances used

Full Certification

Save $500 on the online training with this option.

$1,500

$11,500

6 monthly payments | Save 5%

Full Pricing Details

Includes online training, immersive retreat, and practicum

Learn at your own pace, then apply it in person

Ideal for professionals seeking full certification

Day on Retreat

A Nourishing Daily Rhythm

Each retreat day blends structured training with space for rest, reflection, and connection—supporting deep integration on every level.

Morning

Begin your day with optional meditation or movement practice followed by a nourishing breakfast. The morning session immerses you in Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration training, where you'll explore core methodologies and practice techniques.

Midday

Enjoy a communal lunch with fresh, local cuisine before transitioning to experiential small-group work where you'll apply what you've learned with fellow participants under expert guidance.

Afternoon

Participate in an integration circle, lecture and/or group work to share insights and receive feedback. Afterward, you may choose to reflect, by the pond or soak in volcanic hotsprings, have a massage, or connect with nature on jungle walks through the property.

Relaxing Evening

Gather for a family-style dinner featuring organic seasonal dishes. The day concludes with an evening session that varies throughout the retreat. From embodiment practices to temescal, dream incubations, blue lotus/cacao ceremony, and celebratory gatherings.

Paradise Found

Imagine Yourself Here

A space for stillness, connection, and true transformation

Logistics

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing for movement practices

Swimwear for the pool and beach

Journal and writing materials

Shoes comfortable for light hiking

Warm layers for evening sessions

Arrival

Airport:

Check-in:

Transportation:

Departure

Check-out:

Shuttle:

Dr. Katherine Lawson

Founder of the school and creator of the certification

Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, psycho-spiritual counselor, author and international speaker with nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of psychedelic education and healing. As a BIPOC woman, mother, cancer survivor, and survivor of childhood sexual trauma, she teaches and utilizes holistic therapies for PTSD and other types of unprocessed wounds, as well as sharing stories of healing.

20 years experience in psychedelic healing

Author of "Dreamwork for Growth and Healing"

Integrative Mental Health specialist

Focus on the intersections between healing, dreaming, mysticism, and psychedelics

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Johanna Sopanen

Master of Arts in Depth Psychology

Johanna Sopanen is a scholar and facilitator specialising in psychedelics and Depth Psychology. Grounded in symbolic thinking and altered states, she works both online and in person, blending creativity, ritual, and ethical psychedelic practice

A facilitator and scholar focused on psychedelics and Depth Psychology

Guides altered states with symbolic and depth-based tools

Merges creativity, ritual, and ethics for transformation

Integrates ritual and care in online and in-person work

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Tess Brady

Honours Degree in Psychology

Tess Brady is a psychology graduate and future psychotherapist committed to helping clients prepare for and integrate altered state experiences. She offers a compassionate, uplifting space to uncover deeper meaning and weave learning into daily life

Psychology grad and future therapist focused on integration

Her approach is grounded in care, clarity, and deep listening

Holds compassionate space for insight and meaning

Brings warmth and presence to integration

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