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Join Jessica Hawkes, Spiritual Life Coach, Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork Instructor for a Women’s Day Retreat to calm your nervous system and reclaim your peace with Meditation, Breathwork, Gentle Yoga, and a guided journey of healing.
Softening into Self Love
A Somatic Self-Care Retreat for Women
A four-hour sanctuary to soften, restore, and reconnect with yourself
This Women’s Day Retreat is an invitation to slow down, soften, and come back into relationship with your body — not through effort or fixing, but through presence, touch, and care.
Together, we’ll explore somatic practices that gently support the nervous system, helping you orient to safety, build inner trust, and cultivate a felt sense of self-love. This is a space where nothing is required of you except to arrive as you are.
Through guided meditations, breathwork, Internal Family Systems (IFS), grounding rituals, and nourishing somatic practices — including gua sha, mudras, and guided movement — you’ll be supported to rest, reconnect, and remember what it feels like to feel at home in yourself.
This is not a day of pushing or performing self-care.
It’s a day of being held.
This Retreat is for you if…
💐 You feel disconnected from your body and want a gentle way back
💐 You’re craving rest, softness, and nervous-system support
💐 You want self-care practices that actually land in your body
💐 You’re curious about somatic work, IFS, and embodied healing
💐 You have experienced burn-out or feel you are headed in that direction
💐 You want tools you can take home and use in daily life to slow down and stay present
💐 You’re ready to meet yourself with more compassion and less pressure
(No prior experience with somatic work, breathwork, or IFS is needed.)
What You’ll Experience
Throughout our four hours together, we’ll move slowly and intentionally, weaving teaching with practice so your body has time to integrate.
You’ll be guided through:
⭐️ Nervous-system orienting and grounding practices
⭐️ Somatic tools for creating a sense of safety in the body
⭐️ Gentle breathwork and guided meditations
⭐️ Internal Family Systems (IFS) practices for self-compassion and inner connection
⭐️ Touch-based practices using mudras and gua sha
⭐️ A closing somatic movement practice to release and integrate
We’ll end the day feeling grounded, nourished, and more connected
The Healing Effect
By the end of this retreat, you can expect to leave with:
A deeper sense of calm and embodied presence
Practical tools to regulate your nervous system in everyday life
A felt experience of self-love — not just an idea of it
Greater trust in your body’s signals and wisdom
Increased capacity for rest, softness, and self-compassion
A renewed sense of connection to yourself and your inner world
Most importantly, you’ll leave knowing how to return to yourself when life feels overwhelming.
“Inner Peace is the New Success.”
— Karen Salmansohn
The Venue:
Aedis Movement Studio
4516 Mountainview Rd, Beamsville, ON
www.aedismvmtstudio.com
(halfway between St. Catharines and Hamilton)
When:
FEBRUARY 15th (Sunday)
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Arrive to the venue at 12:45pm.
*Note - Please eat prior to attending. Tea & Light snacks will be served throughout the afternoon.
What’s Included:
A 4-hour guided Women’s Retreat including:
Somatic Practices and guided meditations to introduce self-care
Breathwork Practices to soothe and restore the nervous system
Internal Family Systems (IFS) teachings and guided experience to love your Parts
Gua sha facial ritual with a brush to use during the retreat and take home
Guided Somatic Movement Practice to let your body speak & Shake the Dust!
A safe, supportive, and nourishing environment
A small, intimate group (maximum of 10 women)
PDF of Practices and Exercises to take home and reference in the future
Pricing & Registration
$168.00 (includes tax)
Softening into Self Love
A Women’s Day Retreat
When: Sunday, February 15th 2025
Time: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Where: Aedis Movement Studio
4516 Mountainview Rd, Beamsville, ON L3J 1T1
Investment: $168.00 (tax included)
Cancellation/Refund policy: 50% of payment is a non-refundable deposit - no exceptions. If canceling >30 days prior to retreat, a 50% refund is available. No refunds available on cancellations 30 days or less prior to retreat. No transfer of dates or retreat credits available due to high volume of requests. If retreat is cancelled, a full refund is provided.
Your Host:
This retreat is led by Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork Instructor & Holistic Healer & Spiritual Life Coach Jessica Hawkes.
With a degree in Anthropology & Eastern Religions from the U. of Victoria, BC., over 15 years of experience in Energy Healing (Reiki, Pranic Healing & Traditional Shamanic Rituals), an intimate understanding of various Somatic Modalities (Yoga & Embodiment practices), and direct Spiritual Study in India (including: Meditation, Breathwork, Sanskrit, & Mantras), Jessica brings a holistic and embodied wisdom to her work.
Drawing on powerful frameworks like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Inner Child Healing, and Spiritual Principles Jessica aims to help others navigate their inner landscapes and live from a place of freedom, clarity, and soul aligned power.
Jessica runs day retreats in the Niagara Region and online Coaching programs in both 1:1 and group settings, all of which intend to unite those involved with their own inner knowing, so that they can live with greater ease, joy and fulfillment.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
CERTIFIED MEDITATION INSTRUCTOR - Yogalap
SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION - Dharma Coaching Institute
HATHA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - Sivananda Ashram - Kerala, India
RESTORATIVE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - St. Catharines, ON
YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - Toronto, ON
REIKI LEVEL 1&2 - Burlington, ON
B.A. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY & EASTERN RELIGIONS - University of Victoria, BC
Testimonials
“Jessica has such a warm, nurturing and inviting energy that you feel safe sharing and expressing yourself. During our 1:1 time, she created a container where I felt super comfortable sharing a very intimate experience I had never shared.
Through her sensitivity and compassion, we were able to talk through some ways in which I could set better boundaries and better navigate the situation. I’m incredibly grateful for our time together and for being able to experience how healing it was to share so intimately.”
“Thank you again Jessica for such a wonderful oracle card reading and life coaching session ✨ It was incredibly uplifting and validating, and I appreciate the beautiful space you held for me throughout our time together. Your insights are still top of mind for me and helping me navigate some decisions with grace. ✨ ”
“I attended the retreat on July 27, 2025. The location was beautiful, clean and inviting. I would say the retreat was very intimate which made sharing flow easier. Jessica led us through meditation practices, breathe work, supported yoga poses. Then there was a spiritual experience that was interesting and inspired me to look at in more depth. The retreat flowed well with Jessica as facilitator.
Thank you! ”
“Jessica what can I say?
I was absolutely delighted with the entire experience! (half day retreat)
You engaged so beautifully with everyone, creating a space where we learned, released, and
reconnected with source. I left feeling lighter, uplifted and deeply grateful for the journey you facilitated.
Thank you, It was truly wonderful ❤️”
“Jessica is one of the most gifted intuitive feelers I know - a true empath who has honed her gifts, both through practice and study.
With quiet confidence, gentle persistence and really great questions Jessica is able to guide you to recognizing what it is that is causing dis-ease or discomfort.
With Jessica, I feel heard, seen and treasured, and leave her presence feeling lighter and expanded.”
“Jessica was an amazing cheerleader for me! I looked forward to each session as she created a safe space for me to openly share my wins and my struggles.
With her support, I was able to take the steps I needed to in order to reclaim my power and fully trust in my inner guidance to lead me into a new career.
I highly recommend working with Jessica as her supportive and encouraging energy is transformational.”
“Thank you for the great class last night. I think I enjoyed it most of all the classes so far. The insight of creating a good counter thought and repeating it is so simple and yet has so much potentional...
You have quite a gift to share with people. The knowledge and skills that you have to help people is significant, and the way you share is so pleasant. Thank you!”
“Thank you Jessica. The Half Day retreat exceeded my expectations. It helped me self reflect to a deeper level and use IFS (internal parts) to work for me, rather than against me. I will definitely watch to see what else you do! Thank you so much. ”
“Hi Jessica, I wanted to thank you for your New Moon Reset session!
It’s exactly what I needed.......Your insight and guidance touched me deeply.
I slept better too!
Thanks again Jessica 🙏💫✨🧡”
“Thank you for the card reading session. I found it to be incredibly helpful in gaining clarity and insight into my current situation.
I appreciate how you began the session by clarifying my question and setting a positive intention. The card selection and interpretation provided valuable guidance, and your thoughtful insights helped me recognize and release unhelpful patterns.
The session left me feeling calmer, more centered, and empowered to move forward with confidence. I am grateful for your time, patience, and the clarity you provided.”
“What a beautiful and calming environment and experience. I enjoyed learning new yoga poses and practices and really loved the release technique. I would definitely recommend the half day retreat to others and would attend again!
Thank you, ”
“I really appreciated the 1/2 day retreat and I felt the content was relevant to me. The meditation and breathing exercises were excellent and I particularly loved the Fire Breath exercise. Thank you Jessica, for introducing me to new breath work. The retreat was well organized, on time and the snacks and beverages were great!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! About 75% of attendees come on their own.
As an avid solo traveller myself, I can say that doing things on your own can be scary - but can also be equally empowering and healing. Please come! 💛
If you have any lingering doubts or concerns feel free to email me at iamsoaring@jessica-hawkes.com
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That is totally Okay! Women of all levels are welcome, including complete beginners. Retreats are a great place to learn and start your journey, to further solidify and embody teachings, or become reacquainted with what you already know from a fresh new perspective.
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We will spend the afternoon seated on yoga mats, (or a chair if you need) as well as practicing yoga, so comfortable loose fitting clothing or athletic wear is suitable.
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An email with this information will be sent out closer to the retreat date!
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No, this event is not connected to any religious denomination. We do discuss our nature as connected to something greater, whether you want to call that God, Source, Divinity-in-All, Spirit, Goddess etc. is totally up to you!
Everyone is welcome. 💛