I came to the retreat with an open heart. Full of light. I was so excited..
But Thomas gave off a really strange vibe. He invited me to come to his cabin to get to know each other the first day. I felt unwelcome and a strange energy. Rock music was playing, he talked a lot about himself but didn't seem very interested in me, as a client.. As a young female, he made me feel unsafe. Also that first night, I felt unsafe because of this.
During my stay, he made comments on how I wasn't that social or didn't socialize with other people there. But my intention of coming there was to be by myself, do yoga on my own and relax.. I did socialize with a volunteer by the way. She really made my stay so much better, making me feel safer there, she was around my age, too. But not really his business trying to tell me what behavior or type of holiday I should have.
The people around him were calling him a shaman. I can assure you.. he is not. Narcissistic and egocentric, however? Yes. And I don't easily say this about people, at all. Thought very highly of himself. It seemed like there was this cult-like energy around him, and something just felt off. And he literally made very narcissistic comments about himself as well. Something about him being the 'king' of the place, and all the others being servants.. Some will say it's 'just his character', but I find it disgusting and disrespectful to the volunteers and the other people around him.
Nonetheless, the cabin was absolutely wonderful, with a nice view. The massage was amazing, too. All the others were very friendly.
And what about the hypnotherapy sessions? This is to my own experience, but as an extremely (spiritually) sensitive person.. I wish I had never done them. First of all, because I didn't feel safe with the person conducting the sessions (Thomas). I wouldn't advise to do any kind of 'healing' or 'session' with someone you feel unsafe with or a strange energy from, I feel stupid for having done them anyway. Second of all, I went through a series of very traumatizing out-of-body experiences upon returning back home. Nothing I would wish on anyone.. It was horrible. But then again, this is completely personal! Maybe for you, the sessions will be great! Just wanted to add a warning for sensitive people. My soul got stuck 'up there' when we did the sessions, so just beware. It was pure hell trying to make my body and soul unite again, and I'm still not quite there yet. Then again, things like plant medicines might have the same effect on some people.
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