Woman Within Weekend

For some women, attending the Woman Within® Weekend is the opportunity to be heard as they discover their voice and speak their truth often for the first time. For others, it is having the space and time to experience intense emotions without judgment. Still for others, it is the rare experience of compassion and strength created by women coming together to witness, accept, empower and honor themselves.

Since 1987, over 11 000 women from 20 countries have chosen to experience this powerful transformational weekend.

What happens on the training?

This is a "guided" programme in that sessions are in sequence, leading the participants to descend into one's deep feminine self and retrieve a part that has been buried for one reason or another; then to ascend with that lost part reclaimed and to celebrate the wholeness that is felt.

The training is not therapy. It offers a series of exercises, guided imagery and intense individual and group work so that you can see and transform what holds you back. The one-to-one staff ratio allows for personal attention and ensures that you are witnessed and supported as you reclaim your passion for life and belief in yourself.

Who staffs the weekend?

The Woman Within® Weekend training was created by women, for women and is staffed by women. Experienced facilitators from the USA and Europe lead the weekend together with the support of local staff members who have chosen to support Woman Within by volunteering their time and resources. Each member of the staff has walked the same Woman Within path by experiencing the training herself. Participant to Staff ratio is 1:1.

How long is the training?

The programme runs from Friday 6.00pm to Sunday at approximately 5.00pm. We ask that you arrive well rested.

Who should attend?

Women, aged 18 years or more, in all stages of their "journey" can and do gain from the Woman Within experience. It is designed in such a way that each woman will find her own path.

How will I know if this is the right time in my life to do the WOMAN WITHIN® TRAINING?

At Woman Within, we trust that each woman intuitively knows what is right for her. The training provides the tools to delve deeper into your own inner wisdom and see which parts of yourself need further acknowledgement and integration, so that you can live your life to the fullest. We are there to support you — in all your potential and power, with all your shadows and challenges — to be who you want to be. The only requirement for attendance is an openness to experiencing yourself.

What happens after I have completed the weekend?

WWhile not an integral part of the training itself, we strongly encourage participation in an "Empowerment Circle" after the weekend. This is a group of women who have completed the training and wish to come together to support, encourage, and challenge one another in the continuation of their journey which began on their training weekend. Again, this circle is not intended to replace therapy. This circle is intended for support and the sharing of a common bond. Each woman who completes the Woman Within® Training Weekend has the opportunity to continue her healing, growth and connection by participating in an Empowerment Circle (E-Circle).

An investment in yourself

The fee per weekend is currently R 3,300 with limited bursaries available in some cases. This is a residential programme - the fee includes both accommodation and meals. Staying on-site is an essential part of the weekend and is mandatory. The weekend is held just outside Cape Town. Travel information is provided closer to the weekend.

Links to the Mankind Project

The ManKind Project is designed for men and Woman Within is designed for women. Although the two organisations are not "officially" affiliated, they do share a mission of offering women and men an opportunity to discover more about themselves. The training is, therefore, similar to the Mankind (New Warrior) program and yet very different.