Circle Holding Fundamentals

“It was really great to attend your workshop. It encouraged me a lot, giving insights with lots of practical issues at the same time. I felt absolutely welcomed and held securely” Csilla Dulacska

Cost includes live 3-hour training, replays & support material.

Wednesday 27 November 2024

0930-1230 GMT (Zoom)

3 SPACES LEFT

Monday 3 February 2025

1200-1500 GMT (Zoom)

EARLY BIRD ENDS 15 DECEMBER 2024

Morven Hamilton, Senior Yoga Teacher & Trainer

“I highly recommend this training for anyone who holds space for others. Julia and Tessa are highly experienced, knowledgable and articulate on the subject of circle holding and they co-facilitate with ease and grace. There was so much value packed into just three hours, it was worth every penny of the investment..”

Claire Mackinnon, Transformational Coach and Facilitator, Writer, Speaker & Educator

“Your training really helped me lean into and trust that if I hold a structure, and the space, then magic will happen. I weaved this into the invitation too, making it clear what people could expect, and who it is for. To me, circle holding feels like such a natural, needed way of gathering together, and my dream is to offer more and more of these spaces as the months and years roll on.

Thanks you for being part of this unfolding!”

CIRCLE FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP

3-hr Introduction - live training with replays

Course Outline:

Facilitating a circle of people, with a non-judgemental and brave space, is an enriching experience.  Facilitation of a circle looks easy when it is done well, but there is a lot going on behind the scenes to make it a place that people trust to share.

This training is for anyone who wishes to facilitate a circles. Previous attendees have included those who work in charities and organisations, yoga teachers, coaches, sound therapists, environmental activists and those who wanting to support the LGBTQIA+ community, carers, postgraduate students and more.

Live training.

Wednesday 27 November 2024 | 0930-1230 GMT

We strongly recommend attending this training live. All participants will receive the recording and support material. If you can’t attend live for any reason you will be sent the recording and support material instead. You will receive certification on completion of the training.

Full terms and conditions & privacy information can be found HERE

The workshop will model the principles of holding a circle as well as explicitly detailing the factors to consider when setting one up, including:

  • Setting your intention for running your circle and finding your audience

  • Understanding the fundamental guidelines of circle

  • Preparation, welcoming, opening & settling 

  • Addressing the challenges and managing circle dynamics

  • Deepening connection with listening partnerships

  • Practical considerations of in person and online circles

  • Closing your circle

  • Embodiment circles and special groups

    By the end of this training you will have:

  • experienced the benefits of sitting in circle

  • gained practice in circle holding

  • understood how to manage some of the major challenges of circle holding

TESSA has run online women's circles throughout the lockdowns and this format can work very well, including the use of breakout rooms.  She has been running her in person women's circles for 8+ years, mostly in person, and girls / mother and daughter circles for 5 years.

JULIA is an experience circle facilitator running in person and online circles.  She has expertise in integrating circle into yoga classes, workshops and retreats.  

I loved the 'visioning" what my circles might look like and who they are for." Joanna Benn

"I came thinking that I might use the skills in classes or workshops for other things but am now thinking about holding a circle for a specific reason (and I have a bunch of ideas about what that could be)." Ruth

"Today has helped me sort out my ideas and intentions and given me more confidence in my role as a facilitator" Anna

"I found this so inspiring, and I want to create my own monthly circle." Dawn Gibson-Winder

"Love the space we shared and I feel I learned a lot. Have so much to ponder and move forward with... thanks so much!" Corinne Newman