Pelvic Love Yoga and Wellness Immersion Retreat
Dec 23, 2022By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 23, 2022
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The Pelvic Love Yoga and Wellness Immersion Retreat is a 6-day, 5-night women’s retreat at Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC, co-led by Dr. Brianne Grogan (PT, DPT) and Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach. It combines daily pelvic-floor-friendly yoga, fitness, and wellness workshops, organic farm-to-table meals, and plenty of rest — welcoming women of all fitness levels.
Key Takeaways
- A 6-day/5-night immersion retreat at Stowel Lake Farm, Salt Spring Island, BC, co-led by Dr. Brianne Grogan (PT, DPT) and Kim Vopni.
- Daily yoga, fitness, and wellness workshops emphasize breath, the mind-body connection, and pelvic-floor-friendly movement that is safe for all types of pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Open to all women and all fitness levels; private sessions with Dr. Brianne and/or Kim are available for an additional fee.
- Includes organic, vegetarian farm-to-table meals (dietary accommodations available) and cozy accommodation; prices vary by room type and are in CAD.
- Set on an organic farm of meadows, forest, and garden — a short ferry from Vancouver or Victoria, with a complimentary shuttle from the ferry.
Join Brianne Grogan and Kim Vopni for a 6-day / 5-night Retreat
August 23-28, 2023, at Stowel Lake Farm in Salt Spring Island, BC
With 30+ combined years of experience in the world of pelvic floor physical therapy and women’s health and fitness, Dr. Brianne and Kim will help you unlock your true potential, fall in love with your body, and regain your vitality.
Join us for daily movement, pelvic wellness practices, and delicious food, with plenty of time to relax and rest in between. This retreat is for all women - all levels are welcome.
Location
Stunning Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC, is a short ferry from Vancouver, BC or Victoria, BC. This location offers a beautiful and supportive setting for a retreat. Stowel lake is a full-time retreat center and organic farm set amid acres of meadows, forest, and organic garden.
Workshops and Wellness Practices
Dr. Brianne and Kim will offer multiple yoga, fitness, and wellness workshop sessions daily. Practices will be suitable for all students and all fitness levels and will emphasize breath, the mind-body connection, and pelvic floor-friendly fitness (safe for all types of pelvic floor dysfunction).
If you’d like to work with Dr. Brianne and/or Kim privately, they will be offering the opportunity for private sessions on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional fee.
Meals
A personal chef with a diverse collection of talented help will prepare organic gourmet meals. The farm produces organic food year-round and collaborates directly with farmers, which means that food served during retreats is truly 'farm to table.’ Meals are vegetarian, and accommodations for dietary restrictions can be met.
Practice Space and Common Areas
Light-filled warm, handcrafted buildings provide a supportive setting for a retreat. There is plenty of space to curl up with a book by the woodstove or practice in the cherrywood room with panoramic views of the farm.
Complimentary Shuttle
There is one complimentary shuttle to get to and from the farm if arriving by ferry without a vehicle.
Dr. Brianne Grogan, PT, DPT
Dr. Brianne Grogan graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, in 2006 and earned her Bachelor's in Health Sciences from Linfield College in 2002. Soon after starting her physical therapy career, Brianne specialized in pelvic health... and she's never looked back! Her post-doctoral training includes coursework and certifications with the American Physical Therapy Association's Section on Women's Health, the Integrative Women's Health Institute, Holistic Pelvic Care™ with Tami Kent, Pelvic Floor Yoga™ with Leslie Howard, and more. Brianne became a 200-hour certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher in 2017 and is a certified Yin Yoga instructor as well.
Today, Brianne works with clients both in-person and online. She leads a global online community, helping people all over the world with a special emphasis on incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, and pelvic pain. With 300,000+ subscribers on YouTube, articles featured on MindBodyGreen app, courses on DailyOM, and a 5-star reviewed book, Brianne Grogan is a leading voice in the field of holistic pelvic health and wellness. She is loved for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach and for making pelvic floor fitness and holistic pelvic health fun and accessible.
Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach
Kim Vopni is a self-professed Kegel maven and is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health after the birth of her first child over 18 years ago. She is an author, a passionate speaker, and a women’s health educator. She is also a hypopressive method instructor - a technique that helped her reverse her own stage 2 uterine prolapse. Her most recent book, Your Pelvic Floor, launched in March 2020 and was on the bestseller list immediately.
Kim offers pelvic health programs and coaching for women and is also a menopause support practitioner. Her Buff Muff app is an ever-growing community where people from around the world find support through her 28-day challenges and monthly membership. Kim also certifies other fitness and movement professionals to work with women with core and pelvic floor challenges through her Core Confidence Specialist Certification and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Certification.
Registration
Retreat prices include all classes & workshops, all meals, and 6-day/5-night accommodation. Price varies by room type. Rooms are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
All rooms are cozy and clean, with amenities including comfortable duvets, towels, and a complimentary welcome bag. If you’d like to share a room with someone specific, please email kim@vaginacoach.com, and we’ll place you in the same room. Prices include all taxes and fees. Prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is the retreat held?
The retreat is a 6-day, 5-night immersion at Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC — a short ferry from Vancouver or Victoria, with a complimentary shuttle available from the ferry. The farm is a full-time retreat center set amid meadows, forest, and organic garden.
Who leads the Pelvic Love retreat?
It is co-led by Dr. Brianne Grogan (PT, DPT), a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health, and Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, a certified fitness professional and hypopressive method instructor. Together they bring 30+ combined years in pelvic floor therapy and women’s health and fitness.
Is the retreat suitable for all fitness levels?
Yes. The retreat is open to all women and all fitness levels. The yoga, fitness, and wellness practices emphasize breath and the mind-body connection and are pelvic-floor-friendly, meaning they are safe for all types of pelvic floor dysfunction.
What is included in the retreat price?
Prices include all classes and workshops, all meals, and 6-day/5-night accommodation. The price varies by room type, and rooms are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and include taxes and fees.
What kind of food is served at the retreat?
A personal chef prepares organic, gourmet, farm-to-table meals using food grown on the farm. Meals are vegetarian, and accommodations for dietary restrictions can be arranged. There is also plenty of time to relax and rest between sessions.
Can I get private instruction during the retreat?
Yes. If you would like to work with Dr. Brianne and/or Kim privately, they offer private sessions on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional fee, alongside the group workshops included in your registration.
