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This group is about exploration of presence, connection, authenticity and aliveness. Exploration, as well, of what in our way of being stands in the way of experiencing aliveness, true intimacy and fuller expression of our individuality and potentials we all long for in our lives.
Circling can be thought of as interpersonal meditation. Instead of our breath, we focus our attention on the quality of our in-the-moment connection with others. By bringing our awareness to sensations, emotions, reactions - and sharing our experience with one another - we co-create a unique space of deep connection, intimacy, raw authentic communication and self-expression. We are drop our masks, assumptions, we risk showing ourselves fully.
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This unique psycho-spiritual modality blends, among other things, elements of meditation, group dynamics, shadow work, presence practice and leadership development to allow for exploration of what is (vs. what we think should be) and how we are (vs. our judgements how should be). This is impactful, often vulnerable and edgy work. It is also deeply nourishing, answering our longing for deep connection, for courage to show ourselves in the truth of who and how we are, for being seen, acknowledged and honoured in that.
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The group may be for you if you long for more depth, authenticity and realness in your life - with others as well as with yourself. If you are ready to go beyond quick-fix self-help approaches and instead, dive into the rawness, aliveness and richness of fully experiencing what arises in the present moment when we come together with presence, when we dare to drop our masks, social conventions and, instead, show ourselves in full range of our humanity.
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Circling drop in evening
Elephant & Castle, London Road, London, GBCircling is a present-moment relational awareness practice. We’re bringing our attention to what’s unfolding in real time, repeatedly returning to what’s happening within ourselves, between us and in the shared space of the group.
We practice approaching our own experience and the experience of others with curiosity, becoming more aware of the subtleties of what is present. The emphasis is on staying in contact with your experience as it unfolds. The unfolding may be quiet and internal or it may lead to words – naming sensations, thoughts, emotions, impulses or perceptions. It might also include movement or other non-verbal expression. The idea is not to try to change what’s there, but to become more aware of what it is and how we are meeting it and relating to it in the moment.
Often awareness follows expression and this is okay too. We are all swimming in the ocean of the unknown. Occasionally the whale lifts its head above the surface and we catch a glimpse – a moment of seeing something about ourselves that we hadn’t noticed before.
Over time, many people find that this kind of awareness practice deepens their sense of aliveness and helps them notice patterns in how they relate to themselves and others. With ongoing practice, some people discover an increased capacity to be with themselves and others in a more conscious, grounded, flexible and responsive way – where we can experience ourselves as active participants in our lives rather than passive reactors to what is happening internally or around us.
Both those new to Circling and those with more experience are very welcome.To reserve your place, transfer £18 via my eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/robyn-wilford-29457876735Any questions, please direct message me here or email:
robyncontact365@gmail.comWe’ll start at 7pm (arrive from 6.50pm) and will finish at 9pm. There will be some optional hang out time after 9pm.
Opposite Elephant & Castle tube and Thameslink train station, and numerous bus routes.
Facilitation and Terms of Service
This is a facilitated group practice but not group therapy and not psychotherapy. Because of my NARM background and own personal journey, I value personal choice, agency and emergent self-awareness. Participants are encouraged to stay connected to their own pace and to keep checking in with themselves throughout the practice – noticing what feels supportive, what feels like too much, and what they may need in any moment.
There’s no expectation to be vulnerable or to share anything that feels too personal or emotional and you are always welcome to speak, remain silent, pause, step back and take a break, leave or ask for what you want, including asking for support. Participants are also invited to respect one another’s pace and boundaries.
The intention of my Circling leadership is to support myself and people in staying present with their experience while in relationship with others, and to develop greater awareness of how they are meeting that experience. Having said that, like solo meditation, it’s normal that we will all repeatedly lose presence and Circling can sometimes evoke strong emotions or reactions in people which can be difficult for them and challenging for others in the space to navigate. If you find the prospect of this potentially destabilising or overwhelming, or if you are currently experiencing significant emotional distress or instability in your life that might be exacerbated by this type of group environment, or if you are unsure you’ll be able to take care of yourself and ensure the practice works for you, then please contact me before registering so we can discuss further.
By registering you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the above.
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Circling into Movement weekend
London Shambhala Meditation Centre, 27 Belmont Close, London, GBCircling & Surrendered Leadership invite a deeper presence with ourselves, while in connection with another person or group of people. Movement and Dance practices activate our senses and perceptions, they invite an aliveness and activate the intelligence of the body.
This weekend will be a fusion of these cutting edge presence based practices.
Both those new to the practices, and those with more experience, are welcome.
To reserve your place, please book via eventbrite (£195, £165 till 24th March):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/robyn-wilford-29457876735
Any questions, please direct message me here or email:
robyncontact365@gmail.com‘This is so exciting for me to be able to integrate these practices I love and have been an important part of my life for over 20 years.'
In addition to my experience as a Circling leader and dance movement facilitator I bring my training in Dance Movement Psychotherapy and the therepuetic trauma model NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model)’Circling & Surrendered Leadership will be combined with Movement and Dance practices, drawing on authentic movement, contact improvisation, 5 rhythms, ecstatic dance, and partner dances.
What we’ll explore:
* The art of being with someone
* The embodiment of self in the moment
* Self leadership from surrenderYou may walk away with:
* An experience of connection and aliveness
* Feeling seen and met in who you are
* A more truthful expression of yourself
* A deeper imprint of the practice of Circling & Surrendered LeadershipPractical Details
• 18th and 19th April [non residential]
• 10.30am-6pm (please arrive from 10.15am)
• Shambhala Meditation Centre, London
Any questions: robyncontact365@gmail.comMore about Circling and Terms of Service:
Circling is a practice that involves looking at and being intimate with the structures of one’s personal reality, which includes how we make sense of experience, individually and collectively. I find these practices consistently deliver deeply meaningful experiences, and believe a few clarifications now will likely make this more accessible to you.
Because Circling is unique, carrying over assumptions from other practices can lead to misunderstandings about what we do and how you are invited to engage. It is my intention to make it as clear as I can what Circling is and isn’t.Responsibility:
We see you as a free agent capable of honest self-assessment and responsible choice
This is an invitation to take responsibility for:
- yourself and your experience
- choices you’re making about what you’re accepting as true and significant
- how you’re participating in and helping to sustain your situation
- the beliefs and choices you’re bringing to the situation (wittingly or unwittingly) that are informing your experience.
We refer generally to the willingness to take responsibility in these terms as “owning your experience.”Not Psychotherapy:
Circling as we practice it leads to transformational growth, but we do this through surrender, self-leadership, and interconnection rather than aiming for healing outcomes directly (like many modalities do). While honouring a wide variety of wisdom and psychological discernments from many schools of thought, we do not follow a therapeutic model of diagnosis and treatment. Our method is educational. Our emphasis is connection.
We are guides in a journey of presence, connection, and aliveness. We do not prescribe choices or actions. We do not see you as being in a therapeutic relationship with me. We work in the present moment, assuming wholeness that can include greater wholeness, exploring connection, staying mindful to notice the cost of reality choices and labels that too easily lead to misunderstanding or pathologizing. We bring a fresh set of eyes to what is happening, with the aim of understanding how updating our beliefs about what is happening can update our reality.Circling is a practice of connection and meditation
- Focusing on the present moment.
- Maintaining a non-goal orientation that is encapsulated in the principle of “being with the other in their world."Is this Right for You?
Circling can be intense. People encounter places, states, emotions, beliefs, and sensations in themselves and others that are sometimes unfamiliar. We explore the unknown, the volatile, the ambiguous, as well as welcome emotions many deem as “negative” or “inappropriate” such as feelings of inadequacy, anger, sexuality, and joy. We refer to the willingness to feel difficult and uncomfortable truths as the “commitment to connection,” which of course includes a willingness to set appropriate boundaries, and speak a desire for space, distance, and non-contact. By attending you take responsibility for choosing to leave the practice or participate in any given moment—which might include getting intimate with these kinds of experiences.
We will often explore multiple sides of seeming opposites at once, such as independence and interdependence, chaos and order, agreement and disagreement. We believe this can reveal an underlying unity of the immediacy of experience.If the above description of Circling sounds potentially overwhelming or destabilizing for you, if you have mental illness or significant emotional challenges that you feel may be exacerbated by this type of transformational environment, or if you are not sure that you can be self-directed in taking care of your needs during the event, then you are advised not to enrol.
By registering you acknowledge that you have read and agree to abide by these Terms of Service. Please contact me if you have any questions.
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