Circling Fundamentals

A series of workshops on the five principles of Transformational Connection (aka circling). The principles can hold and guide us into more authentic connection and presence with each other.

The principles are:

• Commitment to connection
• Owning your experience
• Trusting your experience
• Staying with the level of sensation 
• Being with the other in their world 

These workshops will be great for beginners who want to get a good grounding in circling, and will also suit people with circling experience who want to deepen their practice. 

You can drop in to any one or more of the series, or come for all five (10% discount).

What will we actually do?

Circling is a practice of being with each other in the present moment. You will be supported to explore bringing more of yourself into connection with others. Your whole self is welcome: body, mind and heart!

One form of circling is the focus or 'birthday circle’, where the group explores one person’s world for a period of time (perhaps 15 minutes). Another kind of circling is known as Surrendered Leadership, where we explore what emerges in the group, moment to moment. As far as I can tell, there is no limit to the discoveries that can be made about being ourselves and being together. Everyone will have their own journey, and often there is a shared experience of discovery and connection, as well.

Before we do a birthday or Surrendered Leadership circle, I will guide some exercises to enter into the spirit of the practice. The exercises will be a mix of authentic relating games and embodiment practices in pairs or small groups.

Your facilitator, Rebecca Robin Prospect: “I certified as a circling facilitator in January 2022 with Transformational Connection (formerly Circling Europe). The 6-month, intensive training was one of the most transformational and healing experiences of my life. Since then, I have facilitated circling in Bristol, London and around the world, including in Portugal, Costa Rica, and online. In 2025 I completed a second 6-month training with Transformational Connection, as part of the leadership team. I also set up the global Online Circling Peer Network.  I am really happy to have the opportunity to bring circling to people in Bristol.”