Circle Holding Fundamentals
Friday 3 July 2024
0930-1230 BST (Zoom)
Replays & Support Material
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 3 July 2024 | 0930-1230 BST - EARLY BIRD ENDS 30 APRIL
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.
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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