The Shamanic Way of the Womb® Facilitator Training Immersion

THE 2027 IMMERSION

Our next Shamanic Way of the Womb® Facilitator Training Immersion will be held 23–30 May 2027 at EarthSpirit Centre, near Glastonbury.

Seven days together in the sacred landscape of Avalon, journeying deeply through the Shamanic Way of the Womb® — healing, learning, ceremony, embodied practice and the art of holding space for others.

Women joining the Priority Interest List will receive:

  • first access when applications open
  • early bird pricing
  • payment plan options
  • an invitation to an online Q&A with Angie, Luna or Kim

shamanic way of the womb®
facilitator's residential training immersion

The Sanctuary of Sophia has always been rooted in passing wisdom from woman to woman, heart to heart, womb to womb.

As this work continues to grow, I’m delighted to be teaching alongside Sanctuary Facilitators Luna and Kim, who have each walked this path with devotion and integrity. Together we will be holding those 7 day facilitator training, weaving ceremony, trauma-informed practice, embodies teaching and the ancient wisdom of the womb into a deeply held learning experince.

The Path of the Womb Healer

There comes a moment of the path where the call deepens.

When healing is no longer something we simply receive, but something we embody…and share out to others.

This facilitator training is an invitation to that threshold place.

Held at EarthSpirit, in the sacred lands of Somerset near Glastonbury, this 7-night immersion this 7 day immersion opens a space to walk the Path through the Shamanic Way of the Womb teachings.

You will be guided through the Medicine Wheel teachings the 8 Womb Gates, layers of feminine embodiment, working with the body, the breath, and the unseen threads that weave through our lived experience.

This is not a passive retreat.

It is a lived, embodied training immersion.

A weaving of grounded learning, somatic practice and ceremonial space. When healing is no longer something we simply receive, but something we begin to embody….and share with others.

No prior experience is required – only a readiness to step into deeper healing and facilitation.

Spaces are limited to maintain a deeply held and supported group container.

The next Shamanic Way of the Womb® Facilitator Training Immersion will take place at EarthSpirit, Somerset from 23–30 May 2027.

There are 13 residential places available inside, with a small number of additional camping and campervan places.

If you feel the call to deepen into this work, you can join the Priority Interest List now to receive the full retreat details, investment and application information first.

Join the Priority Interest List to receive early access to retreat dates, investment details and applications before they are released publicly. There is no obligation to book.

JOIN US AT EARTHSPIRIT FOR THE SHAMANIC WAY OF THE WOMB® FACILITATOR TRAINING IMMERSION

23–30 May 2027 | EarthSpirit Centre, Somerset

This 7-night residential immersion is for women ready to deepen into womb healing, embodiment and facilitation.

You will journey through the Shamanic Way of the Womb® Medicine Wheel, the 8 Womb Gates, breath, body, energetic pathways, ceremony and embodied practice.

This is both a deeply personal healing immersion and a professional facilitator training — offering space to receive the work, embody it and learn how to hold it safely for others.

13 residential places are available inside, with a small number of additional camping and campervan places.

Retreat to Avalon

EarthSpirit sits within the sacred landscape of Somerset, close to Glastonbury and the ancient Isle of Avalon.

Surrounded by nature, this is a place to step away from daily life and enter a deeper rhythm of healing, learning and embodiment.

The land itself becomes part of the immersion… supporting us to ground, listen and reconnect with the deeper layers of the womb, body and soul.

Here, practical facilitator training and ceremonial space are woven together throughout the week.

Learn more about the retreat

Listen to Angie sharing more about the vision and depth of this Facilitator Training Immersion in a pre-recorded talk.

In this session, she speaks about how the week unfolds, the deeper purpose of the work, and some of the questions women often have when they are considering joining.

If you feel the call but want to sense more deeply into the space first, begin here.

What We Will Cover

During this 7-night Facilitator Training Immersion, you will be guided through:

  • The Shamanic Way of the Womb® Medicine Wheel and the Eight Womb Gates
  • The Core Wounds — Maiden, Lover, Mother and Crone — exploring trauma responses, facilitator awareness and healing pathways
  • Motherline and Sisterhood healing, including the Wound of the Witches and the Burning Times
  • Sacred ceremony and elemental alchemy, including fire ceremony, sacred movement and womb sounding
  • Trauma-informed facilitation for working safely with individuals and groups
  • Creation of your own Womb Medicine Pouch and ceremonial tools
  • Womb grief and remembrance ceremonies
  • The Luminary Way of Leadership and confident group facilitation
  • Guided pilgrimage within the sacred landscape of Avalon
  • Facilitator practice, supervision, Q&A and personal mentoring
  • A full-colour facilitator manual with teaching notes, workshop plans, guided journeys and practical resources to support your own facilitation

Your Investement

This is a fully residential 7-night Facilitator Training Immersion, created to support both deep personal transformation and professional development within a held, supportive environment.

Your retreat includes:

  • 7 nights’ shared residential accommodation at EarthSpirit
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the retreat
  • Unlimited hot drinks, fruit and biscuits
  • All facilitator training and teaching
  • Full-colour Facilitator Manual
  • Ceremony, embodied practices and teaching materials
  • Guided pilgrimage into the sacred landscape of Avalon
  • Facilitator practice, supervision, Q&A and personal mentoring

There are 13 residential places available inside EarthSpirit, with a small number of additional camping and campervan places available.

2027 Residential Investment

Sanctuary Member Price — £2,244

Early Bird Price — £2,344 until 30 November 2026

Full Price — £2,444 from 1 December 2026

A £244 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place once your application has been accepted.

The remaining balance can be paid in full or through an agreed payment plan before the retreat.

Because accommodation, catering and venue costs are committed in advance, deposits are non-refundable.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The 2027 Facilitator Training Immersion will take place 23–30 May 2027.
  • It will be held at EarthSpirit Centre, Somerset, near Glastonbury and the sacred landscape of Avalon.
  • There are 13 residential places inside, with a small number of additional camping and campervan places available.
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This immersion is for women who feel called to deepen their own healing and embodiment, and who are also interested in learning how to hold this work for others.

You may already work as a therapist, healer, coach, yoga teacher, bodyworker, birth worker or women’s practitioner — or you may simply be at the beginning of this path.

You do not need previous experience in womb work. What matters most is a genuine readiness to engage deeply with the work, learn within a group and develop the skills to facilitate with care and integrity.

  • Shamanic Way of the Womb® Medicine Wheel teachings and facilitator pathway
  • Trauma-informed facilitation and creating safe, held spaces for women’s healing.
  • Core Wounds – Maiden, Lover, Mother and Crone: recognising trauma responses, facilitator cues and healing approaches.
  • Shamanic ceremonies, elemental alchemy, and deep emotional release work
  • Womb Grief and remembrance ceremonies for abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, and hysterectomy and other significant life experinces
  • Embodied practices including sacred movement, meditation, chants and body prayers.
  • Creation of your own Womb Medicine pouch and ceremonial tools
  • Leadership development and the Luminary Way of group facilitation
  • Facilitation practice, group processes and supervised experiential learning
  • Comprehensive facilitator training manual with practical guidance and ongoing resources.
  • 7 nights’ shared accommodation
  • Meals and refreshments throughout the retreat
  • Full-colour Facilitator Manual
  • Guided pilgrimage into the sacred landscape of Avalon
  • This immersion is about far more than learning techniques. You will develop greater confidence, presence and practical skill in holding deep healing spaces for women.

    Throughout the training, you will learn not only what to facilitate, but how to recognise trauma responses, understand the core wounds of the Maiden, Lover, Mother and Crone, and hold emotional processes with confidence, compassion and integrity.

    Alongside your own personal healing journey, you will leave with a deeper understanding of group facilitation, trauma-informed practice and embodied feminine leadership.

Following the Facilitator Training Immersion, women can continue to deepen their practice through additional Sanctuary of Sophia CPD trainings.

Current options include:

  • Shamanic Womb Massage Practitioner
  • Womb Healing with Tuning Forks
  • Temple of the Feminine Arts — Womb Wrapping, Yoni Steaming & Sacred Anointing
  • Further facilitator development and supervised practice
  • Earthspirit is set in 7 acres of nature, nestled between two reserves and a sacred 1,800-year-old yew tree.
  • The venue lies within Avalon’s ‘temenos’ (sacred enclosure), providing a serene and transformative setting.
  • A deeply immersive 7-night facilitator training rooted in The Shamanic Way of the Womb®
  • A safe, trauma-informed and nurturing environment that supports profound personal healing and professional development
  • Daily ceremonies, practical teaching, embodied practices and opportunities for reflection and integration
  • Guided pilgrimage to Glastonbury and the sacred landscape of Avalon
  • A supportive circle of women committed to healing, authentic leadership and bringing this work into the world
  • Time for rest, nature, creativity and connection alongside the intensity of the training
  • Women first join the Priority Interest List. When applications open, you will be invited to complete an application and then have an informal conversation with Angie, Kim or Luna.

    This gives you a chance to ask questions and for us to make sure the retreat feels like the right fit for you.

  • Yes, it is an accredited professional facilitator’s training, equipping participants to incorporate sacred womb teachings into their personal and professional practices.
  • Apply directly through the link provided on the Sanctuary of Sophia website.
  • Yes, you can listen to Angie Twydall discuss the retreat in a pre-recorded podcast on the website.
  • Yes. This facilitator training welcomes women from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you are beginning your journey or already working as a therapist, healer, coach, yoga teacher, bodyworker, birth worker or women’s practitioner.

    You do not need previous experience in womb work. What matters most is a genuine calling to deepen your own healing, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to supporting other women with compassion and integrity.

    Because places are intentionally limited, every participant receives personal guidance and support throughout the retreat.

  • A detailed packing list and preparation guide will be provided upon acceptance to the retreat.

A £244 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place once offered.

Because this is a small residential immersion with limited places, accommodation, catering and teaching costs are committed in advance.

If you later need to withdraw, any payments made beyond the deposit will be handled in line with the full booking terms provided before you confirm your place.

We will always do our best to be fair and transparent, but the £244 deposit itself is non-refundable.