A sharing circle is a group practice where participants gather in a circle to openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences on a given topic, with the intention of creating a safe space for everyone to be heard and understood without judgment, often drawing from indigenous traditions of community and respect; each person speaks in turn while others actively listen without interruption.
These will be held in Long Bennington, which is just off the A1 between Newark and Grantham.
TYPES OF CIRCLE
Yoga circle- practicing yoga in a circle shape and closing with a round of reflection.
Clinic Sharing Circle – a space where there are clinical, emotional wellbeing and health elements.
Journal writing circle- a space in which individual sharing and private journaling are weaved together.
Ritual dance circles- in which a combination of sharing and movement are used to purge, to celebrate to mourn, toexpress in any form necessary,.
Mediation circle- a circle practice in which meditation is foregrounded and sharing may follow.
Sister Circle – A sister circle is a group of women who support each other through shared experiences, challenges, and strengths. Sister circles can be formed around a variety of common interests or shared experiences.
There are an innumerable number of variations on these circle formats and groups may choose to experiment with some or all of these different traditions.
What do women’s circles offer?
Women’s circles offer time for replenishment and an environment that helps women remember their vital power and innate wisdom. Circles also offer an opportunity to connect with other women on the same path of spiritual and personal development, supporting you to achieve your goals and dreams.
Each circle is different, I like to work with a theme that creates the foundation for our time together. Themes may be based on seasons, goddesses, astrological events or shadow work.
Women’s circles are:
- Non judgemental
- An opportunity to create meaning, intention and purpose
- A place to feel held & heard
- Somewhere to be yourself
- A place of support, kindness & nourishment
- Somewhere to look inward
- A place to integrate life’s experiences
Expect to dive beneath the surface and be with your true self.
Each circle is blend of light & dark that contributes to wholeness, as one cannot exist without the other.
There will be gentle movement and guided explorations – movement helps us drop into the body and out of the mind, once we soften into the body we can begin to connect more deeply to our heart and inner wisdom.
You’ll be invited to share, sharing is completely optional. Conscious listening – listening to the experience of others’ with the intention to understand and support – is also an important aspect of women’s circles, listening deeply with intention contributes to personal growth, integration and connection.
There may be tears, laughter or silence.
What are the rules of the sharing circle?
When a person is holding the item in a sharing circle, they speak from the heart without interruption. Other people in the circle respectfully listen to the speaker and take in their message. Everyone in the circle gets a chance to hold the Talking Stick and share their thoughts and feelings.
