What to Expect
The womb is much more than just a reproductive organ.
Across cultures, the womb has been seen as a source of creation, intuition, emotion, memory, and profound feminine wisdom. Yet many women have never been taught how to listen to their bodies, understand their cycles, or develop a conscious connection with their womb.
❋ Intentional Structure
Our modules are designed to support you as you deepen or develop the skills needed to become a Womben Somatic Practitioner— whether you're drawn to a single module or the full journey, every path is welcome.
❋ Collaborative Energy
Connection is a central part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself. We aim to create a vibrant community guided by inspiration and co-creation.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Led by Jennifer Norton and Keren Cogan, who know how to create a safe space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with intention. Together, they bring over two decades of experience in women’s health, weaving their practice, knowledge, and wisdom into a deeply trauma-informed space.
❋ A Supportive Space
Comfort, safety, and respect are at the heart of what we offer, so you can feel free to be yourself and fully participate. We encourage you to trust your intuition and inner wisdom, using your boundaries and your body as your guide every step of the way.
Module One
Foundations of Womb Wisdom
A 4-Day In-Person Immersion
This first module lays the foundation for all future learning.
Participants will be introduced to the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual dimensions of the womb while learning trauma-informed principles that support safe and respectful womb work.
This retreat invites women to reconnect with their bodies’ innate wisdom and begin cultivating a relationship with the womb as a source of wisdom, awareness, and self-understanding.
Core Themes
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Womb Work
The physical womb
The Emotional Womb
The spiritual womb
Female anatomy
Womb consciousness
Menstrual Cycle Awareness
Basics of the Nervous System
Somatic awareness
Foundations of Womb Massage
The Basics of Yoni Steaming
Listening to the body's language
Building safety and trust within the body
Learning Outcomes
By the end of Module One, participants will:
Understand the fundamentals of trauma-informed womb work.
Have a basic understanding of female reproductive anatomy.
Understand the basics of the menstrual cycle and cyclical awareness.
Develop a deeper connection with the physical, emotional, and spiritual womb.
Understand the basic principles of nervous system regulation.
Be able to safely perform basic womb massage techniques.
Learn how to safely perform and receive yoni steaming.
Start cultivating the skills of deep listening, attunement, and embodied presence.
This lays a solid foundation upon which the more advanced energetic and practitioner teachings can be built in the later modules.
Day 1
Creating Safety & Connecting with the Womb
Topics
Trauma-informed foundations
Safety and consent
The nervous system and regulation
Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
Window of tolerance
Regulation before activation
Creating sacred and safe spaces
The womb as a center of creation and consciousness
Connecting with your womb through somatic awareness
Practical
Grounding practices
Body awareness exercises
Tools for regulating the nervous system
Guided Womb Meditation
Journaling and reflection
Day 3
The Emotional & Spiritual Womb
Topics
The womb as a repository of memories
Emotional imprints stored within the body
Relationships, sexuality, and the womb
Maternal lineage and ancestral influences
The spiritual dimensions of the womb
Intuition and feminine wisdom
Reclaiming a connection with the female body
Practical
Guided tours
Reflections on Lineage
Womb connection practices
Group process and sharing
Day 2
Understanding the Female Body
Topics
Female reproductive anatomy
The pelvic cavity
The uterus, ovaries, and cervix
Hormonal foundations
The menstrual cycle
Cyclical living
The link between stress and women's health
Understanding the body as an intelligent communicator
Practical
Anatomy exploration
Pelvic awareness exercises
Cycle mapping
Body listening exercises
Day 4
Foundations of Womb Care
Topics
Introduction to Womb Massage
History and Purpose
Benefits and Contraindications
Safety and Trauma Awareness
Self-womb massage techniques
Understanding Touch and Consent
Introduction to Yoni Steaming
Traditional roots
Benefits and Contraindications
Safety guidelines
Herbs and Their Properties
Creating personal steaming rituals
PRACTICAL DETAILS
September 24–27, 2026 - Haarlem
THE NETHERLANDS
Cost: €750
Upcoming Modules
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Menstrual cycle awareness, hormones, fertility, perimenopause, living in harmony with the cycles of nature, and connecting with the womb through the seasons.
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Women's health issues, emotional and energetic patterns, ancestral influences, understanding the body as a storyteller
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Energetic anatomy, boundaries, transference, practitioner presence, nervous system awareness, working with the field.
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Embodied Womb Energetics Practitioner Training
Hands-on energetic techniques, nervous system mapping, foot and sacrum work, integration, supervised practice, ceremony, and initiation.