SOUL CIRCLES

It’s hard to describe the magic and synchronicity in these circles when women gather, each time is unique and yet that magical current is always there humming away, weaving us together. If you have attended a Women’s Circle you know what I mean!

Here I share a few ideas for how I create structure and space for connection in Soul Circles, although they can really be whatever you’d like them to be.

1. We start with setting the Intention; the full moon is a time to let go, whereas new moon is a time for creation. I introduce myself and give a little insight into the current moon phase. If it’s a full moon, we sit in circle and invite the women to write on a piece of paper anything they want to let go of. At the end of the evening, we find a way to destroy the paper as symbolism of the letting go process, by ripping the paper up or by burning.
2. Identify the theme: we incorporate topics such as Menstrual cycle awareness, Listening to our bodies, Self-love, Surrendering and letting go, Trusting instinct and intuition, Creating healthy boundaries ect.
3. Share Circle: with everyone sitting in a circle, participants introduce themselves, they may share what’s written on their paper (discussed above). Or answer one or two short questions, as we get-to-know each other, hold space and listen [reach out to me for some opening question ideas].
4. Supper: Food and drinks bring people together. We offer a tasting plate of little bites, soup, sample teas, or chocolate. Either prepared by me, or we can have each women bring a little something. Indulging the senses is a delight and can be used to shift the energy from intensely focused, to more casual and relaxed.
5. Guided Meditation: We come back to circle, getting comfortable to be led into in an intention / theme related meditation. This time allows reflection on the topics and items discussed above. A time for internal deep reflection.
6. Final sharing circle: This is possibly the most important part of the evening. After completing the exercises, invite each woman to share her experience of the meditation. Many women have very deep experiences at women’s circles and this is the space to truly express what’s in her heart. Tears may flow, and there may be laughter, hugs, and connection. We embrace all of it and trust that the women that have come together each have something special to share and receive.
7. Closing the circle: After every woman has had a chance to speak, we may ask everyone to hold hands and look around into the eyes of everyone who joined with gratitude. If chanting “Om” resonates we may do that three times to close the circle. Finish with some Breathe work. Or leave the circle on a higher vibration with some short movement or dance.

Just a small snapshot of what we have on offer. Please reach, out to comb through the details, for you next community gathering; fullmoon, newmoon, baby blessing - you name it event!