Women's Somatic Workshops
Women's Somatic Workshops
by Valina Swan
Women's Somatic Workshops with The Wellnest
What Happens When Women Feel Truly Safe in a Room Together?
They come back.
The Wellnest Women's Somatic Workshop is a 60 to 90 minute guided experience designed to help women relax their nervous systems, release self-consciousness, and discover genuine connection — often within minutes of walking through the door.
Through somatic practices, light movement, heart-opening experiences, and intentional group exercises, participants arrive as strangers and leave feeling seen, supported, and part of something real.
Available for studios, wellness centres, community spaces, and gathering places across Alberta, British Columbia, and Mexico — this is community building in its most authentic form.
Inside the Workshop
What's Inside a Wellnest
Women's Somatic Workshop
Each women's somatic workshop is thoughtfully designed to create a sense of safety, belonging, and authentic connection
in a remarkably short amount of time. Through a carefully curated blend of somatic practice, movement, and guided reflection
participants leave feeling lighter, more connected, and genuinely glad they came.
Somatic Nervous
System Practices
Gentle, trauma-informed somatic practices designed to quiet the nervous system, release tension, and create the internal safety that allows authentic connection to emerge naturally.
Light Movement & Heart-Opening Experiences
Accessible, welcoming movement exercises that invite participants to arrive fully in their bodies — without pressure, performance, or prior experience required.
Guided Reflection
& Introspection
Intentional space for personal insight and meaningful conversation, helping women reconnect with themselves and with the women sharing the room beside them.
Community Connection Exercises
Playful, psychology-informed group experiences designed to dissolve awkwardness, silence the inner critic, and foster the kind of genuine belonging that keeps people coming back.
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Curious About Bringing
a Workshop to Your
Space? Let's Talk.
If you'd like to learn more about hosting a women's somatic workshop at your studio, wellness centre, or community space, book a clarity conversation with Valina. Together you can explore what a workshop would look like for your community and how it can support what you're already building.
Who This Is For
Built for Business Owners Who Want to Build Real Community
Not every business owner is a natural community builder — and that's exactly where The Wellnest comes in.
The Wellnest Women's Somatic Workshop is a turnkey experience designed for studios, wellness spaces, and community-centred businesses across Alberta, British Columbia, and Mexico that want to offer their clients something genuinely meaningful — without designing or delivering it themselves.
This workshop may be right for you if you own or operate a:
Yoga Studio or Movement Space
Dance Studio
Wellness or Holistic Health Centre
Community Centre or Gathering Space
Therapist or Counsellor's Practice
Fitness or Pilates Studio
Workplace or Women's Organization
If your clients are women and your business thrives when your community does — a women's somatic workshop gives them a reason to feel safe, stay connected, and keep returning to your space.
Workshop Details
What to Expect from a Wellnest
Women's Somatic Workshop
Each women's somatic workshop is a turnkey experience, thoughtfully facilitated by Valina Swan
and designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing space and community.
Format
A 60 to 90 minute guided experience blending somatic practice, light movement, group connection, and personal reflection — paced to feel welcoming, engaging, and deeply human.
Group Size
Women's somatic workshops welcome groups of 15 to 35 participants, creating an atmosphere that feels intimate enough for genuine connection and energizing enough for real community.
Location
Workshops are available at studios, wellness centres, community spaces, and gathering venues across Alberta, British Columbia, and Mexico. Valina comes to you.
Investment
Women's somatic workshops are offered on an inquiry basis. Reach out to explore pricing, availability, and what a partnership could look like for your community.
Workshop Gallery
A Glimpse Into the Women's
Somatic Workshop Experience
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
What Women Are Saying
Many women arrive feeling nervous, uncertain, or unsure of what to expect. Most leave feeling lighter, more open
and reminded that genuine connection is still possible — even in a room full of strangers.
“I spent time with old friends and new friends and got to embrace a new part of me. I was in a beautiful rustic setting in the mountains surrounded by trees and warm magic. I was in the midst of laughter and tears and community. It was a beautiful, heart warming experience.’”
“Being. Being able to be myself, surrounded myself with good people. I am not alone. (I have always had a hard time connecting with other women, so this was a very positive experience.) 100000/10! Definitely signing up for the next one!”
I’ve had the pleasure of attending two retreats at the Woman’s WellNest Retreat, created and hosted by the beautiful Valina Swan. The accommodations are thoughtfully chosen. The first two retreats were held at the House of the Friesians — a stunning location nestled in the Columbia Valley. Future retreats will also be held at Castle Black Swan. Regardless of locale, the retreat itself is the heart of the experience, and the beautiful settings are simply the icing on the cake. Valina provides a safe, nurturing space for women to meet, share, learn about themselves, and heal. All the while, we are served delicious, lovingly prepared food, with every dietary need thoughtfully accommodated. Meals and snacks are plentiful, nourishing, and always enjoyed. Activities and sessions are laid out with intention, allowing the days to unfold with a natural, gentle rhythm. Participation is always voluntary, yet at each retreat I’ve attended, every woman has chosen to join in — because this is where the heart of the retreat truly awakens. We laughed, some of us cried, walls came down, and compassion ruled. The level of trust allows everyone to let their hair down, learn from each other, and share pieces of their lives. And of course… what happens at the cabin stays at the cabin. In addition to group sessions, there are activities you can enjoy on your own — art therapy, journaling, and even horse therapy. Valina also invites special guests. In the past, this has included acupressure sessions, a mobile sauna (which paired beautifully with the well-water outdoor hot tub), and a gorgeous live music performance by the talented Ruth Purves Smith. I’m not going to spill the beans on all the activities — we’d love for you to come and experience them for yourself. I’ve made lifelong connections and friendships at both retreats and am truly excited for the gatherings to come. Please watch Valina’s social media pages for upcoming retreats held in BC, Mexico, and quite possibly Alberta as well. You will be very glad you did.
A Women’s Wellness Retreat Rooted in Connection and Healing
The Wellnest Retreat offers women’s wellness retreat experiences designed to support emotional healing, genuine connection, and personal growth. Our holistic women’s retreat spaces provide a safe, nurturing environment where women can slow down, reconnect, and feel deeply supported.
