Apr 16, 2026
#412 In this podcast
episode, Guy talked with Matt Omo in Bali after Matt completed a
darkness retreat of three days and four nights. Matt explained he
felt called to do it after hearing about darkness retreats on a
podcast and wanting a “next evolution” in his work, then described
choosing a heart-led, family-run retreat led by a Finnish woman and
her Balinese husband.
He recounted an energetic clearing and waterfall blessing, entering
a pitch-black cabin with meal delivery through a light-proof hatch,
and quickly meeting intense mind activity, claustrophobia, altered
time sense, heightened night vision, and ayahuasca-like visuals.
Matt described using routines, meditation, breathwork, and
grounding stones, a symbolic Jesus-related vision and
crown-pressure release, and leaving with intentions of more peace,
love, kindness, gratitude, and self-kindness, while noting the
difficult sensory readjustment after.
About
Matt: Matt Omo is a leader of the sound healing
movement in Australia with over 15 years of experience working with
a variety of sound healing techniques bridging cultures and
traditions from around the world. The work and awareness around
sound healing and its benefits are growing every day. Matt is
developing new programs and products to meet this need and continue
to support people in discovering the benefits of the healing power
of sound.
Key Points Discussed:
- (00:00) - He Went Into Darkness on Good Friday & Came Out a Different Person!
- (00:46) - Meet Matt In Bali
- (02:15) - The Call To Go Dark
- (04:47) - Declaring And Committing
- (05:50) - Countdown To Departure
- (08:58) - Choosing The Right Hosts
- (14:44) - Arrival And Waterfall Clearing
- (19:40) - Neem Tree And Cabin Setup
- (24:18) - Good Friday Timing Twist
- (26:02) - First Hours Inside Darkness
- (28:50) - Tools For Grounding
- (30:00) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person
- (31:17) - Sleep Sensitivity And Moonlight
- (32:14) - Time Warps In Darkness
- (33:21) - Meals And Bird Clocks
- (34:38) - Seeing In Pitch Black
- (36:24) - Building A Survival Routine
- (39:59) - Lunch Crash And Claustrophobia
- (45:31) - Tools Versus Surrender
- (48:53) - Trippy Visions And Energy
- (53:13) - Finding The Groove
- (56:36) - Storm Message And Exit
- (01:02:29) - Re-entry Lessons And Wrap
How to Contact Matt
Omo:
www.mattomo.com
About me:
My Instagram:
www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en
Guy's websites:
www.guylawrence.com.au
www.liveinflow.co