Introduction to Circling: Embodied Mindfulness Relating

Circling is a form of embodied mindfulness relating in which we practice un-withheld present moment connection with self and others. In this practice, we try to answer the questions: “What is it like to be me right now?" "What is it like to be you?" "What is it like to be with each other right now?”

***You must register at Google form link below to attend this event***

I was recently trained in a specific style of Circling called Transformational Connection, and I want to offer this practice to all of you through an Introduction to Circling workshop.

Circling is right for you, if you’d like to:

• Experience more connection in your life
• Build skills that create more depth, honesty, and understanding in your relationships
• Learn how to “get other people’s worlds” and be present with their experience and reality
• Develop more empathy and acceptance across difference
• Become more aware of the feelings and sensations in your body
• Expand your awareness of the present through mindfulness
• Be known in all of your humanity, whether your experience is glorious or very painful
• Learn to own your own experience
• Become more aware of how your own mind works

During this 3-hour introduction, you’ll receive instruction and coaching in Circling, as well as practice of the guiding principles through pair activities and an hour long group circle.

This introductory workshop is required for you to attend any future Circling Practice groups that I hold.

There are several Guiding Principles of Circling that help us stay in embodied presence with each other, which you can read about here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VvaKloIni1tgsYOed5l4Zo3e66wtS1uJqZvJ8ISgWIM/edit?usp=sharing

Learn more about Circling from this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrB5ITvWsls&t=3s

From The Circling Guide:
“It involves meeting you exactly as you are in each present moment. We hold whatever arises—both in you and in ourselves—with a degree of wonder.”

“We attempt to understand what it’s like to be in another person’s skin, while simultaneously being true to ourselves. It’s about seeing people for who they really are and ‘getting their world.’”

Register:
In order to attend this event, you must register at this link: https://forms.gle/Zgn9Zizg1prmNjvU9

Only 8 spots available. Address will be sent out to those who register. This one is $15 to attend (no one turned away for lack of funds). This one takes place at my home in Royal Oak, MI, where I host many community events.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds though. If you cannot afford the ticket price due to financial hardship, please reach out to me to request a financial aid spot: junowayward@gmail.com.

Note: RSVPS on Meetup do not reflect actual number of registered attendees.

I hope to see you there!