What Are Soul Retrieval Practices: Heal Trauma by Adeline Atlas
May 16, 2025
Welcome back to Soul Renovation. I am Adeline Atlas, 7-times published author.
Trauma has a way of fragmenting the soul. When we go through deep emotional pain, betrayal, or loss, parts of our soul can disconnect as a survival mechanism. This can leave us feeling incomplete—like something is missing, even if we can’t put our finger on it. If you’ve ever felt emotionally numb, chronically fatigued, or stuck in repeating cycles of pain, you may be experiencing soul fragmentation.
Soul retrieval is an ancient shamanic practice designed to reclaim these lost soul fragments and restore wholeness. Today, I’ll guide you through what soul retrieval is, how it works, and how it can help you heal on a deep, energetic level.
What Is Soul Retrieval?
Soul retrieval is a healing technique rooted in shamanic traditions, practiced for thousands of years by indigenous cultures. It is based on the idea that trauma or distress causes parts of our soul to splinter off as a way to protect itself from unbearable pain. However, these fragments don’t always return on their own, leaving gaps in our energy field.
A trained shaman, energy healer, or practitioner can journey into the spiritual realm to locate and retrieve these lost soul fragments, bringing them back so the individual can reintegrate them into their present self. This process restores energy, clarity, and emotional balance.
Signs You May Need Soul Retrieval
If you feel like a part of you has been lost due to past experiences, soul retrieval may be the key to healing. Some common signs of soul fragmentation include:
- Feeling emotionally "flat" – Numbness or disconnection from emotions.
- Chronic fatigue or unexplained health issues – A persistent sense of low energy or exhaustion.
- Repeating negative cycles – Struggling with the same toxic relationships, self-sabotaging behaviors, or emotional wounds.
- Difficulty moving on from past trauma – Feeling stuck in old pain, unable to fully heal.
These are signs that a part of your essence may be missing, stuck in the past, waiting to be reclaimed.
How Does Soul Retrieval Work?
A soul retrieval session typically involves four key phases:
1. Preparation
The process begins with grounding and setting an intention. Whether working with a healer or practicing self-guided soul retrieval, it’s important to create a safe and sacred space. This may involve meditation, breathwork, or ritual practices to open a connection to the spiritual realm.
2. Journeying
The practitioner enters a trance-like meditative state to travel into the unseen realms where lost soul fragments reside. This journey is often guided by spirit allies, ancestors, or personal guides who help locate the missing pieces of the soul.
3. Retrieval and Reintegration
Once found, the soul fragment is retrieved and energetically reintegrated into the person’s body and aura. This may be done symbolically by blowing the energy into the heart or crown chakra. The goal is to bring the lost part back home so it can be fully embodied once again.
4. Post-Retrieval Integration
After a soul retrieval, the healing process continues. The retrieved energy must be nurtured and reintegrated into daily life. Practices such as journaling, meditation, and self-care help strengthen the connection between the present self and the reclaimed soul fragment.
How Soul Retrieval Heals Trauma
When trauma occurs, it creates energetic voids in our soul’s essence. These voids can linger for years, influencing our emotions, behaviors, and even physical health. Soul retrieval helps by:
- Restoring lost vitality – Bringing back the missing pieces of your essence, increasing your energy and presence.
- Breaking negative cycles – Helping you release old wounds that keep you trapped in patterns of suffering.
- Enhancing emotional healing – Allowing you to fully process and integrate past pain instead of suppressing it.
Incorporating Soul Retrieval into Your Life
While working with a shaman or healer is the traditional approach, you can also engage with soul retrieval principles on your own. Here’s how:
1. Journaling and Meditation
Take time to reflect on experiences where you felt deeply hurt, abandoned, or lost. Ask yourself:
- Are there parts of me that feel "missing"?
- What moments in my life do I feel I have never fully recovered from?
- If I could speak to the part of me that left, what would it say?
Then, visualize calling back that energy and reintegrating it into your being.
2. Dream Work
Your dreams often reveal lost fragments of your soul. Keep a dream journal and pay attention to symbols, people, or locations that keep appearing. These may be clues about aspects of yourself that are waiting to be reclaimed.
3. Energy Healing Modalities
Practices like Reiki, sound healing, or breathwork can help clear energetic blockages, making it easier to reintegrate lost parts of yourself.
4. Creating Sacred Rituals
Rituals help solidify the return of soul fragments. You can create your own by lighting candles, writing a letter to your lost self, or using visualization to welcome back your energy.
Why Soul Retrieval Matters
Healing soul fragmentation isn’t just about recovering from past trauma—it’s about reclaiming your full power. When you bring these lost parts back into alignment, you experience:
- Renewed self-confidence – Feeling whole and empowered.
- Deeper emotional clarity – Understanding your emotions with greater ease.
- A stronger connection to your purpose – Feeling aligned with your true self and life’s path.
Restoring your soul’s wholeness allows you to fully show up in life, free from the burdens of the past.
How Soul Game Can Support Your Healing Journey
Soul retrieval is a powerful but complex process. In Soul Game, I provide:
- A deeper understanding of soul fragmentation and its impact on your life.
- Guided meditations to help you retrieve lost parts of yourself.
- Step-by-step exercises to reintegrate your reclaimed energy.
Whether you’re new to this practice or looking to deepen your spiritual healing, Soul Game offers the tools to transform trauma into empowerment and wholeness.
Ready to Begin Your Soul Journey?
You can explore the full Soul Game experience in the format that suits you best:
✅ Read the Book – for a deep, reflective reading experience.
✅ Watch the Video Series – for visual learners who prefer guided, engaging content. Start now and reclaim the lost parts of yourself.