From the Deep Retreats
Two retreats in April, 2026:
FROM THE DEEP
RETREAT FOR WOMEN
April 23-26, 2026
GOING DEEPER
RETREAT FOR ADULTS
April 17-20, 2026
Please note: From the Deep is a retreat only for women. Going Deeper is for any adults that have worked with the Self-Healing Dalian Method (on their own, facilitated private or group sessions, retreats or workshops).
FROM THE DEEP
Retreat for Women
DISCOVER YOURSELF
in a totally new way
SHINE A LIGHT
on limiting beliefs, conclusions and patterns so they can be understood and transformed
Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26, 2026
Maximum: 12 participants
No experienced required
Cottage Accommodation - 2 per room
New and Returning attendees are welcome!
A million bows of gratitude for this weekend retreat! I was dead inside, but now I am alive!
- Jenny, April 2025
GOING DEEPER
Retreat for Adults
DISCOVER MORE!
with the self-Healing Dalian Method
SHINE MORE LIGHT
on limiting beliefs, conclusions and patterns so they can be understood and transformed
DATE:
Friday - Monday, April 17-20, 2026
Maximum: 18 participants
Private Rooms - Cottage or Craigcroft
Prerequisite:
adults that have previously worked
with The Self-Healing Dalian Method
GOING DEEPER - IS JUST LIKE IT SOUNDS!
Work in a deeper way with The Dalian Method to transform more unexpressed thoughts and feelings trapped in the body into freedom, joy and creativity! The exploration is endless and is always exciting, liberating and clarifying.
This weekend is for anyone who has some experience in using the Self-Healing Dalian Method (private facilitated sessions, a self-healing practice, group facilitated sessions or previous retreats), and wishes to dive deeper into transforming what is holding you back from living your BEST most AUTHENTIC life!
For this retreat, Neerava will also be using yoga and voice exercises to open the body in preparation for Dalian Method sessions.
From the Deep & Going Deeper…
These introspective retreats are a journey of self-discovery to find the masks we wear, the reasons why we carry them, and the lessons they have come to teach us, so that we can transform them. The roots of these patterns are in the unknown, stored in the body, so how do we find them?
Benefits you can receive:
A boost in self-appreciation
reduction in anxiety and stress
a drop in worry and eradicate guilt
overcoming past trauma
honest, authentic connection with others
fewer emotional triggers of rage, tears, complaint or upset
expansion of your silent, peaceful centre
clarity on how to manage a life altering challenge.
supportive community, realizing you are not alone on your journey.
Typical patterns that are worked with:
Self-judgement
guilt/shame
not believing you’ve done enough or are good enough
excessive worry and fears
a drive for perfection and attempt at being “super-human” while you are compromising yourself
strong emotional triggers / responses
a desire to please others for external validation
an underestimation of your worth and self-recognition
inability to say a healthy “no”
A transformational tool like no other…
To discover these masks and patterns hidden in the body, Neerava will prepare and lead participants through the Self-Healing Dalian Method. This powerful tool is a straight forward, no nonsense approach to the self-discovery process. It works with all aspects of the human experience; physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, our energy system, the unconscious and our consciousness. It utilizes deep breathing focusing on different parts of the body in a very precise sequence and out-loud expression of thoughts and emotions as they surface in each given moment. What makes the Dalian Method stand out among other modalities is that it bypasses the mind, as it is the mind that has created all our suffering and pain. Transformation happens spontaneously as a result of allowing ourselves to express repressed thoughts and pent up emotions without judgement, thus bringing layers of the unconscious to light, seeing our lessons and the root causes of our behavioural patterns or issues. The new awareness and change arises in the body and it can not be lost.
testimonials
My mind and heart are blown open! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to explore the Dalian Method tools under the guidance of Neerava (a gifted teacher), and to do so on the restorative lands of Gambier. Thank you for bringing our awareness to the breath, the present, the magic and the giggles! - Michelle, 2025 Retreat
I freed myself from huge anxiety! More of this whole retreat, please! I really loved it . Thank you!
- Lavern, 2025 Retreat
I appreciated the expertise of Neerava, and felt very trusting and confident in her abilities. I truly believe that releasing all the grief from my body from the recent death of my friend has saved me from some future illness. It was a challenging process but profound in it's effects! - Zoe, 2025 Retreat
The combination of what this land gives the mind, body and soul, and the guidance from Neerava on the Dalian Method, has opened up a new space to explore all that has felt tangled up inside of me. I am very curious to now try The Dalian Method on my own! - Danielle, 2025 Retreat
The Details:
Program fees include return water taxi from Horseshoe Bay, all meals and snacks, accommodation and all programming. Due to nature of this deep work and the necessary individual support, the number of participants for FROM THE DEEP will be limited to a maximum of 12. GOING DEEPER RETREAT is a maximum of 18 participants since they all have experience working with the method.
Schedule & Activities: Click Here for a tentative retreat schedule for FROM THE DEEP. In addition to the sessions of inner work, participants will spend time immersed in the beauty of Gambier island, walking in the forest or paddling in the bay (weather dependant), and enjoying evening campfires next to the water on Campfire Rock. A tentative retreat schedule for GOING DEEPER will be added soon.
FROM THE DEEP Retreat Fees:
COTTAGE, Double Occupancy: $795.00 (shared room with two twin beds). For more information on our 6-bedroom Cottage accommodation: Click here.
GOING DEEPER Retreat Fees:
CRAIGCROFT, private room: $795.00
COTTAGE, private room: $870.00
Getting here: (both retreats)
Check-in at Horseshoe Bay: Friday, April 17, 2026 - TIME: 4:30pm TBC
Check-out at Horseshoe Bay: Monday, April 20, 2026 TIME: 2:00pm TBC
Check-in at Horseshoe Bay: Thursday, April 23, 2026 - TIME: 4:30pm TBC
Check-out at Horseshoe Bay: Sunday, April 26, 2026- TIME: 2:00pm TBC
Check in will take place at the Public Dock in Horseshoe Bay Village. Please be on the dock with your luggage no later than 15 mins prior to boat departure. More info about Gambier Island
Cancellation Policy:
Once payment has been made, there is a $100 cancellation fee up until 30 days prior to the start of the retreat. With fewer than 30 days notice, there are no refunds. If there is a medical emergency, a positive COVID-19 test, or illness with a doctor’s note with less than 30 days notice, then a camp credit minus a $100 cancellation fee will be applied to the account, to be used within one year. NOTE: Credit can be used by anyone living in the same household.
Our Facilitator:
Neerava S. Kroeger
Neerava (Sandra) Kroeger has offered yoga and meditation for 25 years; in her former studio space in Tsawwassen, preschools, businesses, elementary/high schools, workshops and retreats. She also worked several years at Vancouver’s InspireHealth (integrated cancer care centre) where she taught yoga/meditation classes, offered private healing sessions (certified Reiki Master, Healing Touch, Sound Healing), led support groups, deep relaxation classes and provided peaceful music and outreach services for palliative clients (2004-2009). Neerava was the music director at CSL Vancouver from early 2007 until Nov, 2008, at Tsawwassen United Church from 2009 - 2014, and Langley's UCOL in 2021-2022, inspiring all with her heart-opening voice and music leadership.
For her own continued inner exploration, Neerava has been studying with Mada Eliza Dalian since 2013, and practicing with the profound and practical healing technique Mada created, the Self-Healing Dalian Method. Neerava is eternally grateful for Mada's wisdom and ongoing guidance and having the opportunity to be trained as a Dalian Method facilitator (2015 onwards). Neerava is passionate about offering the Dalian Method and all meditation practices that support this light-speed, powerful process. Neerava has facilitated many workshops, private sessions and retreats in her former Tsawwassen studio, as well as other places in Canada and Europe, and now very happy to share at Camp Fircom retreats.
Through her personal journey of transformation, Neerava has discovered a place of inner trust, silent awareness and freedom that is our birthright. She utilizes the Self-Healing Dalian Method with supporting active meditations to assist her process of continued inner exploration and expansion. Neerava brings 25 years of training, practical life experience, her strongly developed intuition, sincerity, creativity and deep compassion to all her private sessions, retreats, workshops, presentations and online courses.
