Coming Back to Yourself
A one-day matrescence retreat for moms
Saturday 20 March 2027 · 10:00–17:00
Lab62, Avenue de Tervuren 62, Brussels
Becoming a mother changes you, in your body, your identity, your relationships, and how you see yourself. Most of us were never told that this shift has a name, or that it’s normal to feel a little lost inside it. And it doesn’t stop after the baby years. Matrescence keeps unfolding as your children grow, and as you do.
This is a day for all moms, whether your children are babies or teenagers. A day to pause, rest, and reconnect with who you are now. Not who you were before, and not who you think you should be.
Is this for you?
You love your children, and you sometimes wonder where you went
You’re always giving, and you can’t remember the last time someone took care of you
You feel different since becoming a mom, (whether that was last year or 10 years ago), and you’d like to understand that change instead of fighting it
You want a day with other women who get it
The day
Arrive and settle: gentle introductions and space to ground and connect
Movement: an open, flowing yoga practice to release what you’ve been carrying
Matrescence and identity: what’s really happening as you become a mother, with time to share and reflect together
Lunch together: unhurried time to eat and talk
Expressive practice: journaling and creative reflection
Deep rest: a grounding practice and yoga Nidra, a guided relaxation many women describe as the best rest they’ve had in years
Closing circle: gathering what you’ve discovered to take home with you
No yoga experience needed. All moms are welcome, whether your children are babies or teenagers.
Practical details
Tea and snacks are provided throughout the day. Please bring your own lunch, and we’ll share it together.
This is a child-free day, so you can be fully present. If your baby needs a feed, they’re welcome to be dropped off briefly at lunchtime, and there’s a quiet space for feeding or pumping.
Small group: limited to 10 women.
About Emily
I’m Emily Gold, a yoga therapist, doula, and coach with an MA in Psychology and a Master of Public Health. For years I’ve supported moms in Brussels through pregnancy, early motherhood, and everything after. This day brings together what I’ve learned about the deep change of becoming a mother, and what helps us feel at home in ourselves again.
Pricing
Early bird: €175 until 31 January
Regular: €225 from 1 February
Looking for a gift? This makes a beautiful present for a mom you love. Gift cards are available.