Embody the Divine Feminine

A Women’s Health Conference

June 6th-8th, 2025 | Balsillie School of International Affairs, Waterloo

A non-profit conference on women's health grounded in divine feminine embodiment and expression - join us for a transformative weekend!

Dance, learn, laugh, and heal in communion with a yoni-centered community of women 🌸

Join us for the 1st Annual Embodying the Divine Feminine Conference, a transformative weekend focused on women's health and empowerment inspired by yoni wisdom. This non-profit conference invites women and vulva owners to explore ancient practices and modern insights that connect them with their sacred feminine energy. Drawing upon a variety of creative and healing modalities, the weekend will include a keynote speech with Australia-based yoni artist, Katie Lloyd, panels with divine feminine practitioners, embodiment practices, inspiring music from a new album celebrating women's sexuality and bodily autonomy performed by Canadian, Nigerian, and Gambian artists, therapeutic arts, and in-depth discussions inspiring sisterhood and collaborative networking. Educational and workshop-based, this conference will inspire and empower attendees to come together to celebrate and embody the divine feminine within us all.

Tickets include coffee and a continental breakfast, access to all programs, and a welcome gift bag.

All net income generated from this event will be donated to grassroots advocacy groups supporting women's and girls' human rights including End FGM Canada, Women of Grace - UK, and The Girdle based in Nigeria.

Conference FAQs

  • This conference is for women and vulva-owning individuals who feel called to deepen their relationship with their body, health, sensuality, and spirit. Whether you’re a practitioner, student, or simply curious about embodiment and feminine wisdom, you’re warmly welcomed.

  • Absolutely. Come on your own and leave with new connections, sisterhood, and inspiration. This space is intentionally designed to be welcoming and connective.

  • Complimentary coffee and breakfast items will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. Lunch not included with your ticket — there are many nearby options in walking distance from the venue, and we’ll provide recommendations closer to the event date.

  • We’ll send a detailed welcome email closer to the event, but we suggest bringing:

    • A journal or notebook and a pen

    • Comfortable clothes for movement and a yoga mat if participants in the optional somatic movement breakout sessions

    • A water bottle

    • An open heart and willingness to explore

  • This is a not-for-profit conference.

    All net income generated from this event will be donated to grassroots advocacy groups supporting women's and girls' human rights including End FGM Canada, Women of Grace - UK, and The Girdle based in Nigeria.

  • Space is limited to 85 attendees and we anticipate selling out in advance. We recommend purchasing your ticket early to secure your spot.

  • The conference will be held at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Uptown Waterloo, Ontario. The space is wheelchair accessible and located close to public transit. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out, we’d love to accommodate you.

  • The conference will include both practical and spiritual approaches to feminine health and embodiment. You can expect offerings that center reverence, ritual, and a deep connection to body wisdom—while remaining grounded, invitational, and non-dogmatic.

Meet the Organziers

  • Melissa Finn

    Melissa Finn is the Founder and Curator of a bricks and mortar gallery dedicated to the vulva/ yoni, called Yoni Mudra Art Gallery, opening in Kitchener, Ontario in May 2025. She is also the Executive Producer of an arts collective called Apt To Be Rapt Creative which curates artist collaborations for transformative social change arts projects. As an independent recording artist, she creates albums of spoken word poetry infused with neo-soul, lofi, and hip hop beats. Her oil and acrylic paintings are centrally about celebrating women, their bodies, femininity, and their innate beauty. One of her favorite pastimes is walking barefoot in old-growth forests on Vancouver Island.

  • Fran Bouwman

    Fran Bouwman, Founder of Viva la Flying Vulva, is an educational consultant, teacher, sculptor, comedian and musician. Fran has been the recipient of many beautiful teachings on her journey and she strongly believes in building positive and joyful connection to all beings. She is currently writing vulva curriculum, running self-esteem circles for young women, and living amongst the trees with her beautiful dog.

  • Ayesha Nobes

    Ayesha Nobes is a trauma-informed somatic facilitator, certified vaginal steam provider, and embodiment practitioner. She guides women through pleasure reclamation, boundary renegotiation, and emotional embodiment – resolving trauma and reconnecting with the sacred vessel of the body. With a background in yoga therapy, massage therapy, and medical acupuncture, Ayesha brings clinical depth, anatomical knowledge, and a commitment to compassionate client care. She is the founder of HealthyHips® and Embodiment with Ayesha.