What is a Circle?

 

A Circle is a gathering in which people come together to share and listen. It creates a wisdom that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Within the Circle you are safe to be yourself, however you show up in that moment. You are free to vent, listen, explore.

A Circle is not a therapy session, or a class. We do not teach each other or offer solutions. But we do end up enriching each other and learning from what each of us brings.

Nor is a Circle a friendship group, it is set apart from usual bonds. All members are welcomed equally, on their terms. The sessions follow a gentle, but consistent rhythm. This makes Circles uniquely safe and liberating when it comes to saying what you need to say, or hearing what you need to hear.

In a Circle you are:

• Accepted as you are
• Invited to slow down
• Free to speak or not
• Under no pressure to do or be anything
• Part of a supportive community

The circles I run are for women (including trans women) and non-binary people and are held in and around York.

MidLife Circle

MidLife: A Women's Circle is for those of us feeling overburdened, overlooked and undervalued. Those of us who have had enough of society’s bullshit and want a place to be honest – with ourselves and each other.

We might have childcare responsibilities, and/or responsibilities for ageing family members. We might have responsibilities at work that weigh heavily. We might be experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and negotiating what that means for us.

We might have none of these things currently at play, but be sick of the messages society has for women in their forties and fifties.

It’s midLife with a capital ‘L’ to help us remember how to Live. To connect with what that alive feeling means for us.

This circle will help us let go of other people’s expectations. It is a place we can speak freely, and know that we are worthy just as we are, whatever else is going on.

What happens in MidLife Circle?

Each session lasts two hours. There are a maximum of nine of us in Circle each time.

We begin with a welcome and check-in. There will be a theme to guide our discussion, but this isn’t a classroom, the conversation goes where it needs to! There is usually a gently creative or therapeutic activity. There is always a chance to rest in whatever way you need.

There is never any pressure to share. Voice and quiet are equally valued. You come as you are. You are enough as you are.

Beautiful. Calm. Nurturing. Good for the soul.

A safe space to share & swear!

How do I get involved?

MidLife circle happens once a month, at a Pilates Studio in York, from 2.30-4.45pm. Our forthcoming dates are:

 

Any Questions?

Feel free to ask any questions about MidLife, Nature or Circles in general!