Mother the Mother
Virtual Retreat
BUMMED YOU MISSED IT ALL???
Don’t worry- you can still see all the replays before Sunday Sept 13th midnight PST. Purchase a spot below and we’ll send you all of the YouTube recordings.
+ WhenTF?
Sept 1st - Sept 5th
(little pockets of ‘me’ time daily)
+ WhereTF ?
A private little oasis on the internet
+ WhoTF?
Busy mothers of small crazies
WhatTF is the Mother the Mother Retreat?
Essentially, it’s a playdate for mamas.
It’s a virtual retreat FOR mothers, hosted and facilitated BY mothers.
We’ve handpicked our favorite mamas to help us mother our bodies, our minds, our voices, and our wildest dreams over the course of 5/6 days (depending on timeTFzone).
We will create space, breathe, connect, reflect, move, stretch, go inward, go outward, share with each other, and possibly swear (for emphasis only).
WhyTF join?
Because connection.
Because support.
Because a shitload of lighthearted fun.
Because we all need pockets of freedom during lockdown to feel replenished, energized, inspired, uplifted, relaxed, and deeply nurtured.
And because when women come together, the magic of blooming happens every time.
WARNING: Mom crushes and lifelong friendships might develop.
meet the Speakers
Rachel Fearnley –
Breathwork & Becoming the Conductor of your Reality
Aug. 31 4:30pm Seattle (PDT), 7:30pm New York (EDT)
Sept. 1 8:30am Tokyo (JST), 9:30am Sydney (AEST), 11:30am Auckland (NZST)
Mother of 1. Yogi. Teacher. Eternal Student. Guide. Retreat Owner. Coach.
Bali-based Rachel offers the whole wellness package.
She is the owner of Pineapple House, a surf & yoga retreat haven in the popular surf town of Canggu.
She also runs yin yoga and breathwork teacher trainings as well as retreats - virtually and in person.
*With her, expect to conduct powerful internal energy externally.
Beth Berry –
Motherwhelmed + Motherhood Reimagined
Sept. 2 1pm Seattle (PDT), 4pm New York (EDT), 9pm London (BST), 10pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept. 3 5am Tokyo (JST), 6am Sydney (AEST), 8am Auckland (NZST)
Beth Berry is on a mission to liberate modern-day mothers.
She is a writer, activist, life coach, teacher, and mother of four daughters.
She deconstructs disempowering social norms and narratives while supporting and connecting mothers who are fed up with the status quo and ready to live more empowered and joy-filled lives.
www.revolutionfromhome.com
*With her, expect to re-imagine your mothering.
Emily Kuser –
SelfCare for Mamas
Sept. 3 9pm Seattle (PDT)
Sept. 4 5am London (BST), 6am Amsterdam (CEST), 1pm Tokyo (JST), 2pm Sydney (AEST), 4pm Auckland (NZST)
Emily Kuser is an audacious educator, women’s health advocate and founder of High Vibe Yoga which is celebrating more than 500+ graduates in 30 countries. She is dedicated to offering a fresh and honest approach to spirituality, sexuality, psychology and philosophy.
She offers Women’s SelfCare as well as Sex, Death & Wealth Informed Yoga Trainings.
Her work is deeply influenced by the fields of Classical Tantra, Hatha Yoga, Somatics and Integrated Sexuality. Emily has lived in Ubud, Bali full time for over 12 years.
For the past 13 years, she has been supporting the gentle birth of babies and the loving care of mothers in Ubud, Bali by continuously raising money for Bumi Sehat.
*With her, expect to feel deeply cared for by you.
Lucy Roberts –
Fluid Mama Yoga & Restorative Relaxation
Aug. 31 9pm Seattle (PDT)
Sept. 1 5am London (BST), 6am Amsterdam (CEST), 1pm Tokyo (JST), 2pm Sydney (AEST), 4pm Auckland (NZST)
Lucy is a Yoga Teacher & Life Coach with more than 20 yrs experience working intimately with friends on the inner journey.
She is a mother of 1.
Her passion is less about self improvement, and more about self discovery.
About remembering the wholeness, radiance, and basic goodness at our core, and quieting the mind that would have us believe we are otherwise.
*With her, expect to get the happy hormones flowing.
Jana Roemer –
Medicine Astrology for Mothers
Sept.4 1pm Seattle (PST), 4pm New York (EDT), 9pm London (BST), 10pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept.5 5am Tokyo (JST), 6am Sydney (AEST), 8am Auckland (NZST)
Canadian Jana Roemer has spent two decades traveling and studying yoga and the last ten years sharing it.
She is a mother of 2.
Now based in California, Jana leads classes at Love Space Yoga, runs yoga nidra teacher trainings, as well as 300-hour yoga teacher trainings.
The astrology buff weaves celestial bodies into her teachings, runs moon circles, and offers natal chart readings.
*With her, expect the stars to align to explore uncharted territory within.
Lindsey Wise –
Mother’s Soul Song Revival
Sept. 3 2pm Seattle (PDT), New York (EDT), 10pm London (BST), 11pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept. 4 6am Tokyo (JST), 7am Sydney (AEST), 9am Auckland (NZST)
Lindsey is the founder of the Global Sisters Song Circle that gathers new and full moons.
Lindsey has spent the last decade gathering people from all over the world to sing medicine songs and mantras.
She has traveled the world and the astral realms, cultivating healing techniques to help people awaken to the power of their own voice and to the healer within. Lindsey is an E-RYT 500 certified yoga teacher. She blends yoga, breathwork, guided journeys, energetic healing, and community song to help people overcome fear and anxiety and to clear the energetic blocks that limit expression.
*With her, expect to awaken the healing power of your own voice.
MEET your HOSTESSES
Carmela Fleury –
Carmela is a community builder, glitter glue camel, and a weaver of absolute chaos.
She is our dancing dreamer.
She is like a tidal wave but in a good way, as in she reaches many people and her positive ripple effect is felt for a long time after.
She currently lives in Kamakura with her 2 kids.
FUN FACT: She loves salt and always carries some in her bag
*Without her, this would not have been imagined.
Tasha Miller –
She is THE Mother Goddess of all mothers.
She is the actual mother of 3 kids under 4, a dog, and chickens living on Whidbey Island.
She is our collective nurturer and our most articulate wordsmith.
She is an idea factory on steroids.
She is the first to validate Carmela’s madness.
There is seemingly never too much chaos on her full plate.
She refers to herself as a walking shit-show. But in reality, she floats into rooms with this contagious sparkling bright joyful energy everywhere she goes.
FUN FACT: She likes to collect pretty textiles from her adventures around the world
*Without her, this would not exist.
Angeli Gunn –
She is a dream maker master- in her presence insane dreams get manifested.
She is our high priestess of sensuality, our relaxed badass mother, & our pleasure goddess.
She is an outstanding gift giver and party-organizer extraordinaire.
She moves us along with a silent twinkle in her eye.
She always looks absolutely fabulous but she is also always ready to be by your side with a cement mixer to pave the way for you.
She was born under a lucky universe. She is mother of 1 and stepmother of 3.
She teaches us how to awaken our feminine strength, how to embrace the slow life, and how not to be apologetic about it all.
FUN FACT: She can fly a small plane but hasn’t practiced landing one. Yet.
*Without her, this would not be enjoyable.
Karryn Miller –
She is a multi-passionate wonder.
She is our calm and serene compass who just moved from Washington DC to Tokyo with her 2 daughters.
She keeps us on track with her gentle yet grounding guidance and with a wonderful sense of humor.
She is a master of organization and planning which is how she is able to juggle so many incredible projects at the same time.
She speaks quietly and in a soft voice to say the most powerful things.
She is equally humble as she is gifted.
She radiates this deep sense of inner peace no matter what is going on externally.
There is a regal quality to her.
FUN FACT: She is a closet Bollywood fan.
*Without her, this would not work.
www.karrynmiller.com
Karin Hesselvik –
Karin has so much edge and beauty. She is a ruthless vanilla killer.
We love her unapologetic feminine charm and her contagious mystical free-spirited energy that awakens something in the rest of us.
She is our creative firestarter and the queen of visual expression.
She is beyond artistically gifted.
She has this incredibly intuitive ability of capturing the spirit of an idea and quickly giving it a concrete visual world.
FUN FACT: She loves bringing people together and going into another room and hearing the sound of distant voices.
*Without her, this would not look pretty.
retreat Schedule
(*subject to change like everything else in life)
Day 1 - OPENING
Opening Ceremonial Circle with your Hostesses
Let’s gather to celebrate the start of the Mother The Mother Virtual Retreat. Relax your shoulders and take a deep breath in. Includes a grounding meditation, visualization, journaling, and some sharing.
Aug. 31 9pm London (BST), 10pm Amsterdam (CEST), 1pm Seattle (PDT), 4pm New York (EDT)
Sept. 1 5am Tokyo (JST), 6am Sydney (AEST), 8am Auckland (NZST)
Breathwork & Becoming the Conductor of your Reality with Rachel Fearnley
Get ready for a gentle yet powerful breathwork facilitation. We will draw on ancient traditions to bring healing and wholeness. This can transform your mindset, health, and life as you recognize the power to change lies within you.
Aug. 31 4:30pm Seattle (PDT), 7:30pm New York (EDT)
Sept. 1 8:30am Tokyo (JST), 9:30am Sydney (AEST), 11:30am Auckland (NZST)
Fluid Mama Yoga & Restorative Relaxation with Lucy Roberts
Just enough fluid movement to oil the creaks and get the happy hormones flowing; some longer lingers in restorative shapes to fill our cups & open deeply where stress tends to close us down; and last but most definitely not least a guided relaxation to remind us how vast and truly awesome we mamas are.
Aug.31 9pm Seattle (PDT)
Sept. 1 5am London (BST, 6am Amsterdam (CEST), 1pm Tokyo (JST), 2pm Sydney (AEST), 4pm Auckland (NZST)
Day 2 - MOTHER YOUR BODY
Flow Yoga & Meditation with Karryn Miller
A flowing yoga class with a focus on balance to help anchor us in the present moment. We’ll finish with a guided meditation and relaxation to help us let go and relax completely.
Sept. 1 5:30pm Seattle (PDT), 8:30pm New York (EDT)
Sept. 2 9:30am Tokyo (JST), 10:30am Sydney (AEST), 12:30pm Auckland (NZST)
Yang Yin with your Hostesses
Come and heal all the feels. 60 mins of collective healing movement. First we dance. Then we yin yoga. Expect sweat, blood, & tears (minus the blood, plus lots of belly deep laughter). You will need the volume turned up loud (for dancing), a mat, and a pillow (for yin).
Sept. 2 10am London (BST), 11am Amsterdam (CEST), 6pm Tokyo (JST), 7pm Sydney (AEST), 9pm Auckland (NZST)
Day 3 - MOTHER YOUR MIND
Beth Berry- Motherwhelmed + Motherhood Reimagined
Let’s chat about the concept of ‘Motherwhelmed’ (the title of Beth’s latest book)- what the modern day mother is expected to juggle at the moment. All on her own when she actually would need an army. No wonder there is this overwhelming sense of inadequacy. Let’s rethink, reconsider, reconceive, reimagine how we can re-ignite our Soul Fire by being a village to ourselves and others.
Sept. 2 1pm Seattle (PDT), 4pm New York (EDT), 9pm London (BST), 10pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept. 3 5am Tokyo (JST), 6am Sydney (AEST), 8am Auckland (NZST)
Open conversations with your Hostesses
Let’s chat around a virtual fireplace. This will be the village gathering. Let’s talk about all the elephants in motherhood room. No topic too big or too uncomfortable. This will be casual and informative.
Sept. 2 8pm Seattle (PDT), 11pm New York (EDT),
Sept. 3 Noon Tokyo (JST), 1pm Sydney (AEST), 3pm Auckland (NZST)
Day 4 - MOTHER YOUR CONNECTIONS
Mother’s Soul Song Revival with Lindsey Wise
We create power when we come together as a village of mothers to raise our voices in songs of devotion and empowerment. This power can heal individuals, strengthen communities and break down barriers.
Sept. 3 2pm Seattle (PDT), New York (EDT), 10pm London (BST), 11pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept. 4 6am Tokyo (JST), 7am Sydney (AEST), 9am Auckland (NZST)
SelfCare for Mamas with Emily Kuser
This includes an opening ceremony, 15 minutes of intuitive movement and 15 minutes of guided abdominal massage and sharing. You will need: massage oil (any kind will do), blanket for padding or yoga mat, and privacy (if possible).
Sept. 3 9pm Seattle (PDT)
Sept. 4 5am London (BST), 6am Amsterdam (CEST), 1pm Tokyo (JST), 2pm Sydney (AEST), 4pm Auckland (NZST)
Day 5 - MOTHER YOUR DREAMS
Medicine Astrology for Mothers with Jana Roemer
Let’s let the stars align so we can tend to our hearts through 30 minutes of soul soothing astrological wisdom.
Sept.4 1pm Seattle (PST), 4pm New York (EDT), 9pm London (BST), 10pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept.5 5am Tokyo (JST), 6am Sydney (AEST), 8am Auckland (NZST)
Visionboarding with Carmela Fleury
Let’s invite visual goodness into your life. You will need magazines (or any images), scissors, tape, and paper, poster or old picture frame.
Sept. 5th 7am New York (EDT), Noon London (BST), 1pm Amsterdam (CEST), 8pm Tokyo (JST), 9pm Sydney (AEST)
CLOSING
Closing Ceremonial Circle with your Hostesses
Let’s gather together to celebrate the end of the Mother The Mother Virtual Retreat. Relax you shoulders and let a loud sigh out. Includes a grounding meditation, visualization, journaling, and sharing.
Sept. 5 1pm Seattle (PDT), 4pm New York (EDT), 9pm London (BST), 10pm Amsterdam (CEST)
Sept. 6 5am Tokyo (JST), 6am Sydney (AEST), 8am Auckland (NZST)
(*Can’t make the times above? Don’t worry all will be recorded and available for 1 week.)
Mother the Mother Retreat Includes:
1 virtual goodie bag curated with love just for YOU!
2+ super inspiring daily talks (no overwhelming schedule, lots of time and space in between)
3 areas to mother (1. you 2. you + 3 you)
4 hostesses muting themselves (while juggling 3 dogs + 8 kids in the background)
5 days of nourishing + manageable slices of ‘you’ time
6 of our favorite speakers
7 guaranteed curse words uttered by your hostesses on a daily basis
8+ new Spotify playlists (to dance wildly and/or pass out to)
9+ sparked dreams teased with positive future visions
10+ hours designed to create white space for your wellbeing
Unlimited giggles, deep breaths + conversations, and meaningful connection with yourself & other amazing mamas
Secure Your Spot:
Investment: USD$55
QUESTIONS?
I am exhausted and super slammed at the moment, should I sign up?
Yes. This was specifically designed for you to recharge your batteries in small pockets of time.
How long will the sessions be?
As our hostess Angeli says, “end times are sexy” so we promise to keep everything sexy and between 40-60 mins max.
How do I join? Will there be a code?
Yes, once you register you will receive 1 zoom code. No password. No headaches. We will meet in the same zoom room for every session. Easy peasy.
What if I can’t join everything?
No problem, everything will be recorded via Zoom and streamed live on our secret Facebook group page and available for you to watch whenever you want for 1 week after the retreat is over.
Unlike most virtual events, why are there so few things on the schedule?
Our vision was to keep shit simple. Our intention is for you to feel delight (the-light), not FOMO.
I can join on Thursday, but only for a little bit. Is that ok?
Absolutely, feel free to french enter and french fade (quote termed by Robin Von Schneider) as you please. We understand, we’re mothers too.
Can I log in and keep my screen off while I am in the heart of mothering my small crazies?
Absolutely!!! In fact, we dare you to.
What do I need to bring?
Headphones, an open mind, and a healthy sense of humor.
What should I do from now until then?
We suggest that you practice swearing a little. Swearing marks adult-mama-time. We are watching our words around our little ones most of the time. So this will be a space to freely use the fuck out of that colorful language.
**FOR THE RECORD: This is all about mothering moms, We have no clue about mothering kids.
Please join us TO…
Secure Your Spot:
Investment: USD$55
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Send an email to: weareflashmamas@gmail.com
