In a society addicted to speed, slowing down is the most radical act you can do.
Our Story
Out of the mind and into the body
The Soulshine Space began with a vision: to create spaces where personal growth feels safe, accessible and even a little playful. Spaces where we are allowed to retreat from our daily environment and discover that transformation lives inside of us, even as we journey together around the world.
My own first steps happened on mindfulness retreats, where I realized that limits, blocks and old beliefs don’t just live in the mind, they’re held in the body. This is why yoga, somatics, and shadow work have become the core of my work today.
What began as a seed has grown into The Soulshine Space: a community offering powerful international retreats, 1:1 trauma-informed therapy and online journeys. No matter where you begin, the heart of this work is always the same: learning to listen to, trust, and feel safe in your body again. Because transformation starts here.
About us
Meet the Founder
Hey, I’m Lara Sophie, trauma-informed therapist, yoga teacher, and the heart behind The Soulshine Space.
I believe that purpose and passion are the driving forces in this life and my mission is to support you in reconnecting to yours.
A few years ago, my life looked completely different. I worked as a police officer, pushing my body to extremes in bodybuilding and trying to control everything around me. From the outside, I seemed to have it all together, but inside I was numb, disconnected, and lost touch with who I really was. My turning point wasn’t loud or dramatic, it was a quiet awakening. During a retreat in Sri Lanka, I finally found space to breathe, to feel, and to come back home to myself again. That moment didn’t fix everything overnight, but it planted a seed: choosing presence over perfection, joy over numbness, and authenticity over control.
My purpose now? Living by the values of freedom, playfulness and truth while supporting you in unlayering the masks that hide your shining soul.
P.S. Still having vices - Hazelnut Butter & Coffee being one of them. But hey, not here to pretend to have it all figured out. X
We hold room for your pause to become transformation.
Our Work
Through practices like yoga, breathwork, somatics, meditation and shadow work, we create spaces where your body feels safe enough to let go and to remember who you really are.
Whether you’re joining our international retreats, being held in a 1:1 therapy space with me or diving into an online course, one thing’s for sure:
You’ll walk away transformed, with that unshakable sense of: “I’ve got this. I am capable.”
Because, well… you are.
Our Values
The Soulshine Way
Slow & Steady — because healing begins when we move from survival (hustle) to safety (presence).
Play, always — because joy and laughter rewire more than rules ever could.
Truth over Performance — because owning your life means showing up raw and real.
This is your community — bold, real, and unapologetically human.
Our Community
A safe space where healing sparks joy, trust builds connection, and we rise by lifting each other. Here, we celebrate life loud and live fully. No filters needed.
Discover your Soulshine Moments
We rise by sharing. Get inspired by our community’s real moments — and share your own Soulshine vibes with #TheSoulshineSpace on Instagram. Follow us for daily doses of inspiration, stories, and behind-the-scenes love.
Our Offerings
Therapy. Retreats. Events & Workshops. Fasting Courses. E-Books.
1:1 trauma-informed sessions rooted in somatics, emotional clarity, shadow work & nervous system regulation.
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Online Therapy
Join us on our exclusive journeys in Portugal & Sri Lanka.
Multi-day retreats designed to leave you deeply connected and transformed from within.
Upcoming Retreats
Retreats
Come move, breathe & be in community. From yoga events to cooperate workshops, join us and feel the magic.
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Upcoming Events
Events & Workshops
Want to start today, move at your own pace, and still be held in expert guidance?
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