New retreats are in the works
I'm taking a breath before planning the next one.
Retreats are some of my favourite work: time to slow down, move, breathe and reconnect with women who are ready for more. When the next retreat is ready, I'll share it here and with my community first.
PAST RETREATS
A 5-DAY WOMEN’S RETREATÂ
THE GATHERINGÂ
July 19 - 23, 2024
Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, South Frontenac, Ontario
The perfect spot to gather.
This 5-day all women’s retreat will combine the practices of yoga, meditation, breathwork and self discovery with the integration of community and conversation. There will be plenty of time to explore the 25 kms of hiking trails or lounge on the dock.
Swimming, saunas and an evening bonfire will touch all the parts of yourself that you have been missing
A 7-DAY ECO LUXE RETREAT
RECLAIM 2024
April 6-13, 2024
Xinalani Wellness Resort + Yoga Retreat
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
We’re bringing back this incredible retreat for another group of women looking to push the limits of possibility. This 7-day eco-luxe immersion with daily yoga, meditation, breath work, mindfulness and self discovery led by Shirlee and Laura.
Nestled between the lush jungle and emerald ocean is Xinalani, a sanctuary of wellness and serenity just outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
ROOTED + RISINGÂ
You are not one thing.
A 6-Day Immersive Experience for Women in the Costa Rican South Pacific
February 7-13, 2026
You are the paradox, the poetry, the wildfire and the still earth beneath it.
You crave the quiet of deep connection—and the aliveness of full-bodied laughter.
You hold power in your presence—and softness in your heart.
Rooted + Rising is a 6-day retreat for the woman who knows she is both.Â
THE AWAKENING EXPERIENCE
April 5-12, 2025
Are you ready to take the
deepest breath of authenticity?
Are you ready to release yourself from the busyness of your everyday life:
responsibilities, obligations, commitments + relationships
So that you can connect with the energy of your heart and meet what’s rising up within you?
The Awakening Experience is a week-long immersive retreat experience for women who are curious and open to freeing themselves from the illusion of who they think they are, so that you can step into the fullest expression of the life that’s waiting for you.
Hey - I’m Dr. Laura Foster, quantum leadership coach to women, retired chiropractor, curator of ROOTS + The Sisterhood, yoga teacher, podcaster, retreat leader and founder of Soul Inspired Gurl.
I’m compassionate, bold and fiery as hell and I see the fire that is within you-- ready to break through the old to create the life, love and business of your dreams. I’m on a mission to lead women back to themselves and transform the way they show up in the world, one sovereign step at a time.
Hey there, Most of you know me! My name is Shirlee and I am on a mission to guide humans into living extraordinary lives. I believe each and everyone of us deserves to take up space in this world.Â
I combine all of my embodied wisdom from years of training and life to bring you the most exceptional experience on and off the mat.Â
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
200 & 300 YTT programs
I’ve been practicing yoga for over 30 years and leading Yoga Teacher Trainings for 18+.
Over that time, I’ve certified hundreds of teachers, some who’ve gone on to build thriving careers, and others who came for something deeper and left with a practice that supports them in real life.
My teaching is rooted in alignment, infused with storytelling, and grounded in the belief that yoga isn’t separate from your life. It’s how you live it.
With extensive training in adjustments and therapeutics, I’ll help you understand the body in a way that feels clear, accessible and embodied.
Our current 200- and 300-hour trainings are underway. Details for the next intake are coming soon.
In the meantime, if you're a teacher who wants support right now, my mentorship is for you.
* These trainings are a collaboration with Ariana Novak and Everlove.
Mentorship for Yoga Teachers
