Women's Circle Facilitator Course

Learn to create, contain & hold sacred space

Gain the tools & confidence needed to run your own Women's Circles

Next course: 11-13 September

When women gather in confidentiality & non-judgement to share their stories, fears and desires in a fully witnessed receivership, the neuroplasticity of their brains begins to shift. Transformation begins.

Together, we will explore and workshop the art of creating, containing and holding sacred space, and will implement our learnings right away. You will leave this weekend with all the tools & confidence needed to run your own women's circles.

The art & craft of creating sisterhood

Holding Women's Circles isn't following a cookie cutter sequence. Instead, it is a deeply personal gift, from heart to heart. Let Loki guide you to find your own, unique voice in your offerings. As an experienced circle facilitator for well over a decade, Loki will share how to step into a space of intentional leadership, using your empathy and life experience to support and shift stories of trauma in women. Together, we will explore:

How to hold space

Learn techniques to swiftly enter the frequency of the space holder

Ritual

Learn to open and close a sacred space: meditations, smudging, breath work & altar

Explore and create many different ways a circle can be offered in order to find your personal style & offering

Empowerment through deep listening

Develop radical non-judgement & become a sacred vessel of confidentially without burden

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Throughout this transformational weekend, Loki will share all of her techniques to transform the energies and potential trauma stories in the room. Whatever burdens are being held, learn to help the women in your circle to release them, incl. old patterns and limitations.

You will also receive a manual, with tips & techniques for your circles.

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Course schedule

Day 1: Friday (Arrive, settle in and relax)

12:30pm - Lunch (at Krishna Village)

2pm onwards - Check-in to your room

4:15pm - Welcome at the course space: Meet Loki and your fellow participants, set intentions individually and as a group.

6:15pm - Dinner (at Temple)

7:15pm - Women's Circle for all female Krishna Village guests. Experience a safe and nurturing space of connection and sisterhood.

Day 2: Saturday

6:30am - Morning Yoga (optional)

8:30am - Breakfast (at Temple)

9:30am - Creating a safe space: Emptying ourselves to hold space for others & Code of Conduct for Women's Circles

10:15am - The Welcoming Ritual, incl. Meditation

11:15am - Different types of Women's Circles and how to find your authentic voice as a facilitator

11:30am: How to structure a circle and create an altar (incl. overview of opening and closing ritual options)

12:15pm - Lunch break

1:30pm - Responding to trauma if and when it arises; how to protect, reassure and empower your sisters in circle

2:30pm - Empowerment workshop: exploring self-worth and confidence-building exercises; releasing trauma through ceremony and intention

4pm - Short break

4:15pm - Creative Expression session: art, journalling, music and movement

5pm - Reflection circle: Sharing insights from the day

6:15pm - Dinner (at Temple)

7:15pm - Rest & reset, or Q&A & informal conversations with Loki at the course venue

Day 3: Sunday

6:30am - Morning Yoga (optional)

8:30am - Breakfast (at Temple)

9:15am - Check-out for room bookings

9:30am - Workshopping a circle: participants co-lead a circle for each other, with each other

11:30pm - Individual feedback circle (incl. how to give feedback honestly and effectively)

12:30pm - Lunch

1:30pm - Closing ceremony & certificates of participation

2:30pm - Finish

Please note: Timings are approximate and subject to change if we feel the group dynamic will benefit.

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Meet Your Teacher

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Loki DeJager

Born in Canada, Loki began her inner work at 18, when she lost her best friend at the hands of a drunk driver and not long after, was sexually assaulted by a man on a weekend pass from jail. The grief experienced due to these two profound incidents led Loki on a path of spiritual seeking, in pursuit of self realisation.

With a relentless determination to follow her heart, Loki travelled all the way to a village outside Calcutta in India, where she found comfort with small children whose smiles were brighter than the sun. She eventually married, moved to Australia and had two beautiful daughters of her own. At that point, life had become a place of comfort and financial stability... until the global financial crisis changed everything! Two miscarriages, divorce, and financial losses created massive challenges. At that time, she decided to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education, again taking comfort in the presence of children - a place where love is truly alive!

In the process of rebuilding her life, Loki leaned even more into the power of community and began joining Women's Circles - some with a financial background, some purely for mutual support. Over a period of 3 years, Loki was trained in facilitating Women's Circles, deeply listening, practising radical non-judgement and intentionally growing community and sisterhood.

Loki has since added a Certificate 4 in Community Services and Counselling to her skill set, and supported families and youth in her community for the past decade. During this time, Loki has held many profound Women's Circles at Krishna Village, in Murwillumbah and surrounds, and during Covid, online. An anchor that many remember fondly as a hub of care and community during a challenging time.

Krishna Village is honoured to welcome Loki back as a facilitator, coming "full circle" by passing on her skills and wisdom to other women, who will carry the torch of sisterhood into their own communities.

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Accommodation options

Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).

Our Retreat Centre is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.

Cost & Payment

Your investment includes: Tuition, 3 x Meals/Day and Accommodation for 2 nights.

Early Bird Rate: Book early and save $100 off the below rates

Commuter: AU $680
Camping (tent): $726 OR AU $708 each (2 people sharing)

Camping (van): AU $740 OR AU $715 each (2 people sharing)

Budget Room: AU $800 OR AU $755 each (2 people sharing)

Cottage: AU $840

Lotus Pod: AU $840 OR AU $765 each (2 people sharing)

Bhakti Guesthouse King + Queen Rooms with Ensuite: AU $948 OR AU $819 each (2 people sharing)

Private Cabin (with ensuite): AU $948 OR AU $819 each (2 people sharing)

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Please note: On Friday, we start our first session at 4:15pm. For an extra relaxed experience, you can add a night and arrive on Thursday, so you can start Friday with morning yoga and classes, and exploring our beautiful farm, instead of rushing to get here on time.

Book 11-13 September 2026

Delicious Vegetarian Food

At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.

If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.

The Krishna Farm

The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.

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Words of appreciation for Loki

“Loki was my first introduction to women's circles, and to this day; the first encounter with her and the space she held was one of the most potent and healing experiences of my life. She leads with strength, warmth, wisdom and is a true sister in service of the softness and empowerment of women. She leads with so much humility that feeling safe and seen in her presence is immediate. Her work is truly life-changing, and I'm so blessed to have taken part and have her as a dear friend." - Jacqui Chivers