Women's Moto & Wellness Summit
(no motorcycles required)
Women's Moto Summit
Sept 1st - 3rd, 2023
Cheekye, Squamish BC Canada
What if for one entire weekend we prioritized connecting with ourselves and finding a deeper connection with others.
Why WMS
It's always been a dream to create an event that would bring both my moto and wellness communities together. A euphoric weekend that leaves guests coming out of the other side feeling renewed and replenished. Using this weekend to show up as nothing more than exactly who you are, and where you are at. This is a 'choose your own adventure' weekend that can be about wellness, self care and pampering - or challenging yourself out of comfort zone, through activities & conversations, or both! There is no wrong answer - we are here for you, however you show up.
- Kim Okabe
Facilitators
Movement & Pilates
ARIEL SWAN
She's an absolute beast both in life as well as in the studio. Co-founder of Jaybird studios, master instructor at Lagree & the mind behind Feed The People & 1/4 of Slow Jam Sundays, Ariel is the epitome of getting out of your mind and into your body. You'll know what I am talking about once you have the funnest class of your life but then wake up and can't walk.
Mindset & Mobility
ERIN CHAMBERS
Dr. Erin is a naturopathic doctor with the goal to empower people through building knowledge about their bodies. She has a special interest in women's and pelvic health and practices in a collaborative patient-centered style. She wants to be a resource to people so they can better navigate through the ebbs and flows of life, whether that be their monthly cycle, post partum, menopause, or a stressful time. She will be on site to answer any questions about naturopathic medicine or her practice in Vancouver, BC.
Breathwork
CLAUDIA WANDERING
Claudia utilizes a combination of meditation and breath work to create a safe and supportive space for participants to sink into their experience and begin listening to their body's wants/needs before taking the plunge into water or life.
Intuitive Alignment
CARRIE BEDESKY
A former corporate HR professional who dove deep into spirituality, mindfulness, healing, and coaching. Carrie intuitively guides individuals towards their highest potential, using an array of non-clinical, holistic modalities. Through practices like yoga, meditation, breath work, and energy healing, as well as leveraging the power of NLP coaching and targeted self-inquiry to address mindset and subconscious patterning, Carrie empowers others to embrace profound transformation and alignment in their lives. Her approach is a harmonious fusion of the practical and the spiritual, guiding others on their path to inner wisdom and self-discovery.
Yoga & Meditation
CHRISTINE WU
Deepening connection through meditation, movement and sound, Christine will invite you to move with intention, inner strength and fluidity while giving yourself permission to be nurtured. She honours the body and mind's ability to grow, adapt and heal with every new life experience. She does pop up events all around the city that include yoga, sound baths and meditation both indoors and out.
Ayurvedic Wellness
CARLY BANKS
Ancient self care practices adapted for the modern, busy world, Ayurvedic wellness is the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda helps you disconnect from our culture of excess and engage in your senses through breath work, movement, meditation and self-massage. Carlys classes are fun, freeing, grounding, and a self-love experience.
Cheakamus Moto Summit will be filled with certified instructors facilitating yoga, movement, breath work, cold plunges, sound baths & meditation classes. You can attend all or none but they will be available to anyone that wishes to participate.
There will be plenty of old school games throughout the day including corn hole, flip cup, bocce and ladder golf. Nights will be spent hanging by the fire (ban dependent) and listening to live acoustic music played by local musicians.
Whatever the reason is that brought you here, this weekend is all about you. Set intentions, be heard, hold space, belly laugh, look inward and fill your cup. Ultimately this weekend is about creating a space where you can connect with yourself, each other, and the world around you in a positive and empowering way.
KARDIAS QUING
Kardias Quing brings love and mindfulness through honest lyrics delivered by warm vocals to an eclectic mix of collaborative sounds from a variety of producers. Finding her roots through the acoustic guitar, she has expanded her sound and joy through the grooves of Indie R&B and Alternative Pop. Kardias Quing (love & sovereignty) is a creative effort of remembrance through music, of the love, divinity and infinity we hold.
The Stage
Where the magic happens
We will provide fresh coffee and Lil Chef breakfast burritos for each guests from 8-10am both mornings. For environmental purposes we ask that you bring your own mug & water bottle to refill.
Food Trucks will then be on site from 11am-11pm
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* Menus linked here are used as examples only and are subject to change during the event.
Food Trucks
Founded on a love for the islands of the Pacific, The Island Oasis will bring you shaved ice, espresso-based coffee drinks, mocktails, smoothies & bowls
Good Dogs is a plant-based hot dog eatery based in Vancouver on a mission to serve the healthiest and best tasting hotdogs in the world!
Mexican cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and authentic family recipes
Squamish's longest running truck serving delicious salads, wraps & souvlaki plates
Accomodation
All tickets are for camping. You can upgrade to a canvas tent or yurt which are on a first come, first served basis and will sell out fast. Prices are for two nights and neither have electricity or water with facilities being located on site. Reserve yours now through the Accomodations link in the header.
Experiences
Finnish Sauna
Finnish Sauna's vision is to offer connections and elevated wellness through authentic Sauna experiences. Spend time in the 14 person wood fired sauna, jump into the glacier fed Cheakamus river or spend time hanging by the firepit lounge.
Sessions will be on a first come, first served basis.
1hr $20
Christina Myers, Astrology
Christina is a professionally trained Astrologer who helps women radically shift their self-perception and tap into their true potential and power. Readings are based on a map of the planetary placements at the moment you were born. Coded in this map, known as your astrological birth chart, are your gifts, obstacles, and directions on your path to fulfillment and alignment with Divine Timing.
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Sessions will be on a first come, first served basis.
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30mins $50
1hr $90
Olivia Wilson-Gorman, RMT
Olivia became an RMT in November of last year and her passion in practice is working with a variety of conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries, muscle tension, headaches, stress, anxiety, depression, occupational and repetitive strain injuries and female reproductive issues such as endometriosis.
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Sessions will be on a first come, first served basis.
30mins $65
45mins $90
60mins $120
Squamish River Horse Adventures
Squamish River Horse Adventures was born from their love for horses. They wanted to offer a new life to neglected or commercialized horses that were no longer appreciated for the incredible animals they are. Their pasture offers over 50 acres of freedom and borders some of the more beautiful terrain in Squamish Valley. Book up to 6 people for a 1hr or 2hr adventure down the Squamish river through old growth forests, sandy beaches and waterfalls that will take your breath away.
1hr $100
2hrs $180
Megan Hellam, RMT
Megan is a Register Massage Therapist working out of Chilliwack, British Columbia. She takes interest in injury and pain management. She works hard to provide long-term benefits for her patients in order to help them attain maximum health. She excited to combine her love of Motorsports and Wellness and she looks forward to providing her services at the summit.
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Sessions will be on a first come, first served basis.
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30mins $65
45mins $90
60mins $120
True Grit, Mobile Mechanic & Dirt Biking
True Grit Moto strives to create a safe and open space for every rider. Richelle is a mobile mechanic that truly enjoys sharing their knowledge and resources. They work on a sliding scale and even offered their services for free during the pandemic. Aside from being on site as a mechanic, they will also be holding dirt bike sessions throughout the day from beginner trials to advanced freestyle.
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Available on site first come, first served basis
Hailly Martin, Tattoos
Hailly is a Vancouver based tattoo artist that will be set up at the Moto Summit with a variety of flash designs encompassing motorcycles, horses, folk art and outdoor themes. Stay tuned to instagram where you'll be able to see sneak peeks of the designs as they are created!
Sessions will be on a first come, first served basis.
Range from $75-$300
Gladys & Lily Apothecary
This small batch herbal apothecary focuses on nourishing the mind, body and most importantly - the heart. They specialize in mixed adaptogen blends, medicinal powders, tinctures, bath teas, infusions & salves. We couldn't be more excited to have them at the summit and see what they have in store for us!
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Excerpt from
Scout Magazine
By Thalia Stopa
“The moto summit was born simply to merge both my love for the moto and wellness communities together…Basically it’s a women’s weekend meant for guest to connect, try something new and discover new practices. It’s about being able to hold space for others and let go of things a that may be holding you back..."
Excerpt from
Highway Diaries
By The Litas
"At the end of the day, life is about the little moments. It’s about the new people you meet in a place you’ve never been, and how incredible it feels to identify with a complete stranger. Life is about trying new things and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone...."
Excerpt from
The Motovation Podcast
By Krissy Vann & Laurie Kingwell
"Community is so important to our lives. The pandemic shone an additional light to that sentiment when people became disconnected more than ever. The motorcycle community is a space that creates space for vulnerability. As a result deeper human connections are formed...."
