Light Dark Institute
Meet Your Darketypes™
FREE 75-Minute Class
No matter how much work we’ve done on ourselves, there are often still places lurking deep down in the shadows that are hard to find approval for.
In order to find freedom in those places, we must turn towards the parts of ourselves (and the world) that we most judge and fear. They hold wisdom that’s ours to discover – if we dare.
In just 75 minutes, the Meet Your Darketypes™ free online class will help you find deeper self-love and personal power by engaging with your shadows in a safe and supportive environment.
When exploring unfamiliar territory, it’s helpful to have a guide and a map.
What you’ll receive in this free online class:
Explore Darkness: Understand why exploring your inner shadows is crucial for personal growth.
Embody Darketypes™: Play with and exaggerate your shadows to unlock hidden gifts.
Darketypes™ Map Overview: Meet the Light Dark Institute’s 10 Core Darketypes™ and learn how they relate to each other.
And what will you walk away with?
Fall in love with parts of you that you’ve rejected
More freedom to fully express yourself
More power to meet your life
More authentic connection and intimacy
More access to the the wisdom of all your parts
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About Your Guides
This class is taught by Tani Thole and Leslie Rogers, founders of the Light Dark Institute, who bring decades of experience exploring the dark depths of the human psyche with compassion and authenticity.
Featured in The Atlantic and Carolyn Elliott’s popular book Existential Kink, Tani and Leslie regularly teach sold-out workshops and work with leaders across various fields.
They help people struggling with shame, fear, and self-judgment to find deeper love for themselves and the world. Their unique methods provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner darkness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Darketypes™?
Darketypes™ (Dark Archetypes) are specific aspects of our inner selves that we usually avoid. While confronting them may seem daunting, it can also be incredibly liberating.
In this class, you’ll meet the Light Dark Institute’s 10 Core Dark Archetypes, such as:
The Arrogant Disdainer
The Violent Destroyer
The Covert Manipulator
The Needy Wretch
You’ll also be introduced to the map that explains how the Darketypes™ relate to each other and interact.
Why would I want to put attention on these shadow parts?
By learning to understand and play with your Darketypes™, you can transform them into sources of wisdom, creativity and connection. We’ve found this journey helps people cultivate a more profound love for themselves and those around them, empowering them to live with the tremendous power of a courageously open heart.
Is this really free? What’s the catch?
Yes, this class is free. At the end of the class, we’ll be sharing about our upcoming Playing with Darketypes™ 9-week online course. Regardless of whether or not you choose to join us for that longer course, this free workshop will be packed with lots of great and usable information, and will help you shift your perspective on relating to your shadows.
What if I can’t make it live? Will there be a recording?
We will not be offering a recording of these free classes. Because we pack so much into this hour, the greatest benefit comes from joining us live and participating in real time. If you register and are unable to attend, we encourage you to sign up for another date that works better for you.
Testimonials
I am taking away a complete overhaul and reorientation to my own shadow. I see now how I have always approached the less savory aspects of myself by fixing, illuminating, confronting and working through them. In all these ways I drive these parts of my psyche further into hiding and produce shame. The blessing of the permission to be exactly what I hate about myself and play with it is something that will forever impact and unfold in my life.
- Brandon G, Canada
The Light Dark Institute is the first place I have found where all of me is welcome. I have actually learned to work with my shame because the container provided has given me the opportunity to explore and get to know parts of me that no other workshop or spiritual community I have encountered seems willing or able to go to. I feel like I am finally able to start to step into my whole self and embody who I am capable of being in this world.
- Jesse S, Oakland, CA
Tani and Leslie are very advanced practitioners in the Truth. They aren’t afraid to go wherever it leads and give you the tools to make it a lot less scary. They want nothing less than full expression and acceptance of all the creatures and parts we all have inside of us. And they teach us how to find and embrace all aspects of Self—the light and the dark.
- Kayt, Seattle, WA
Leslie and Tani hold a remarkable safe container that allows you to explore places inside yourself that have been unseen and untouched. Their commitment to this path and ability to share their knowledge is truly inspirational. If you are ready to take a deep dive into a life transformational experience then this work is for you.
- Udaya Bryce, Maui, HI
