Meet your Darketypes™

A free introduction to playing with your unconscious shadows

Transform your inner shadows into sources of 
wisdom, creativity, and connection

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” —Carl Jung

No matter how much work we’ve done on ourselves, there are often still things lurking deep down in the shadows that it’s 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 one hour, 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 in the Darketypes™ Map.

And what will that get you?

• 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

About the Presenters

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.

When is the free online class?

You have two options to choose from:

• Tuesday April 8th, 5:30-6:30pm Pacific Time

• Wednesday April 16th, 5:30-6:30pm Pacific Time

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 workshop, 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™ 8-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?

Yes, anyone who registers will have access to a recording of the event for a limited time. This will be an interactive workshop, however, so we highly suggest you prioritize attending live if at all possible.  

What other brave souls are saying about working with Tani & Leslie

"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

”Leslie and Tani are two of the most clear, supportive, and empowering workshops leaders I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve been to hundreds of workshops). Their comfort and natural ease in working with the darkest shadows is breathtaking! If you are ready for deep transformation, don't miss out on the profound wisdom of these two awesome teachers.”
-Fred Burks, Berkeley, CA

“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

Stop giving your shadows so much unconscious power. 

Meet Your Darketypes™ to uncover, make friends with, and find the gifts in your darkness.