{"id":2432,"date":"2026-06-09T11:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/?p=2432"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:30:32","slug":"one-year-later-celebrating-her-body-her-power-and-our-first-wellness-afternoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/one-year-later-celebrating-her-body-her-power-and-our-first-wellness-afternoon\/","title":{"rendered":"One Year Later: Celebrating Her Body Her Power and Our First Wellness Afternoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exactly one year ago, <\/span><b>Her Body Her Power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was nothing more than a vision scribbled into the pages of my journal. It was a quiet hope born out of a very noisy, overwhelming period of my life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, as I sit down to write this, I am looking at photos of a room that was filled with incredible women, yoga mats, shared moments, and deep laughter from our very first in-person <\/span><b>wellness event in London<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We just hit our one-year milestone. If this past year has taught me anything, it\u2019s that when women are given the permission to pause, connect, and heal together, something absolutely magical happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2438\" style=\"width: 772px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2438\" class=\" wp-image-2438\" src=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Where-It-All-Started.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"428\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where It All Started&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Why I Created Her Body Her Power<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand why this milestone feels so surreal, we have to go back to the beginning. <\/span><b>Her Body Her Power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wasn\u2019t created because I had everything figured out; it was born directly from my own <\/span><b>healing journey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few years ago, I found myself facing major health hurdles, culminating in fibroid surgery. The physical recovery was tough, but the emotional aftermath was what caught me completely off guard. I felt profoundly disconnected from my own body, misunderstood, and incredibly alone. Navigating <\/span><b>fibroid recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made me realise how little spaces exist where women can talk openly about the messy, non-linear realities of <\/span><b>women&#8217;s health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and emotional well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I didn&#8217;t want another woman to feel that isolation. I wanted to create a safe space where women could reclaim their narratives, understand their bodies, and step back into their collective power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa5 <\/span><\/i><b><i>Want the full story?<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To watch my full journey on YouTube \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspiredbycee\">Inspired By Cee<\/a>. I promise Part 4 is coming very soon! I have been super busy making this first event the best, most connected experience ever, but I can&#8217;t wait to share the next chapter of the story with you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bringing The Community To Life<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What started as a deeply personal mission quickly grew roots. Over the past twelve months, this <\/span><b>women&#8217;s wellness community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> began to take shape online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our digital workshops, intimate journaling sessions, and raw conversations, we started breaking down the barriers that keep us isolated. Together, we\u2019ve dived deep into the topics that matter most to <\/span><b>women&#8217;s wellbeing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat For Your Cycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learning how to nourish our bodies in tandem with our natural hormonal rhythms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taming the Inner Critic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learning to speak to ourselves with kindness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Radical Self-Love:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moving past wellness trends and into true self-acceptance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Gut Connection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Understanding the intricate link between our physical gut health and emotional state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Setting Boundaries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Protecting our peace and honoring our energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rebirth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Navigating life&#8217;s major transitions and rediscovering who we are.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Confident in My Skin:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Embracing body acceptance and stepping into our innate power.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With every Zoom call and shared message, I watched a beautiful network of support come to life. But I knew the next step was to bring us all into the same room.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2435\" style=\"width: 1376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2435\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2435\" src=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Goodie-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Goodie-Bag.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Goodie-Bag-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Goodie-Bag-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Goodie-Bag-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1366px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goodie Bag&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Our First Wellness Afternoon: The Heart of the Journey<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>&#8220;There is a distinct shift in energy when a space transitions from empty to filled with the presence of women ready to heal.&#8221;<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the doors opened for our first in-person <\/span><b>women&#8217;s wellness workshop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and afternoon retreat, my stomach was a mix of nervous butterflies and fierce excitement. I walked into the venue and looked at the setup, the yoga mats neatly laid out, the fresh journals waiting to be filled, and the carefully curated goodie bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, the women arrived.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2439\" style=\"width: 1376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2439\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2439\" src=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Yoga-Moment.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Yoga-Moment.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Yoga-Moment-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Yoga-Moment-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Yoga-Moment-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1366px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yoga Moments&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We kicked off the afternoon with a grounding yoga session led by the incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jasminrothwell\/\">Jasmin<\/a>, moving our bodies not for punishment or performance, but for release and celebration. Afterward, we nourished ourselves with some delicious food and took a moment to refresh our minds. Then, we opened our journals. The pens hit the paper, and the room fell into a sacred, reflective silence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the real magic happened in the spaces in between. As we broke the ice and shared our thoughts, the walls came down. We laughed, we validated each other\u2019s struggles, and we reminded ourselves of what it feels like to be truly seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2436\" style=\"width: 1376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2436\" class=\"wp-image-2436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moments-Before-Starting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moments-Before-Starting.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moments-Before-Starting-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moments-Before-Starting-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moments-Before-Starting-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1366px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In One Year&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>What Surprised Me Most<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a founder, you can plan every detail of an event, but you can\u2019t script the human connection. Looking back, a few things completely blew me away:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Courage to Come Alone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I was amazed by how many women showed up entirely by themselves. It takes bravery to walk into a room of strangers, but everyone came with an open heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instant Chemistry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There was no awkward ice-breaker phase. The connection was instant, proving just how starved we are for genuine, soul-level interaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Radical Openness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women shared their deeply personal stories of health struggles, career shifts, and emotional blocks with total vulnerability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Absolute Need to Pause:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every woman in that room was carrying so much. Seeing them finally drop their shoulders and just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breathe<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reminded me why <\/span><b>self-care for women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not a luxury, it\u2019s a necessity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What I\u2019ve Learned In One Year<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I could go back and whisper some advice to myself one year ago, here is what I would say:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community Matters More Than Perfection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don\u2019t need everything figured out to start. You just need to be willing to hold space for others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healing Isn&#8217;t Linear:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether you are navigating <\/span><b>fibroid recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mental burnout, or a life transition, healing fluctuates. Having a community to catch you on the low days makes all the difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safe Spaces Are Vital:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When women feel safe, they flourish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s Next For Her Body Her Power<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one-year milestone is a beautiful chapter, but the story is just getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving forward, we are expanding. You can look out for more <\/span><b>wellness events in London<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, immersive online workshops, and new digital resources designed to support your health and mindfulness journey from home. We are dedicated to growing this community sustainably, ensuring it remains an accessible, inclusive, and empowering sanctuary for all women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>With Endless Gratitude<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To every single woman who has attended a virtual workshop, read an article, sent an encouraging DM, or trusted us enough to show up to our first Wellness Afternoon, <\/span><b>thank you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the incredible Bella, who generously opened up her beautiful space at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/micayoga.co.uk\/\"><b>Mica Yoga<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for me to use, and to all of our partners, collaborators, and behind-the-scenes supporters: this wouldn&#8217;t have been possible without your energy, love, and belief in this vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is only the beginning. Our bodies hold our stories, but together, we hold the power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s to year two.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s Coming Next (And How to Join Us!)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind the scenes, we are currently preparing to move into a brand-new website very soon! This new digital home will feature beautiful updates, new resources, and a much smoother experience for our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are also busy locking in dates for our next in-person gatherings. If you missed the first one or can&#8217;t wait to come back, we would love to have you in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>View our upcoming schedule and secure your spot on our Luma Events Page! <\/b>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/user\/herbodyherpower\">Her Body Her Power<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exactly one year ago, Her Body Her Power was nothing more than a vision scribbled into the pages of my journal. It was a quiet hope born out of a very noisy, overwhelming period of my life. 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