Circu.lar - Seasonal Circle w/ Qigong - Winter

This is an invitation for reconnection, with yourself and with the ones sharing the space with you, with the Seasons of the Year and your inner seasons, and with your beautiful powerful body. It is open to adults of all genders and it is beginner friendly.

This is a place to rekindle a feeling of heartfelt support and community, connection with yourself and the others sharing the space with you, and honouring the cyclicity of life and Nature.

What to expect?

Our gathering has a simple structure that is then adapted to the theme of each season:

♡ A bit of theory - To introduce the theme of the season, encourage somatic literacy and honouring the seasonal changes in Nature and Yourself (although you are Nature too!)

♡ A bit of movement - a guided Qigong practice reflecting the theme of the season.

♡ A bit of self-reflection - a moment to integrate the practice and what it has brought you. Here we may have journaling promps or free writing.

♡ Circle space - An open sharing circle where you can either share your voice or sit in presence. 

Regarding Circle - what to expect
Our circle will open gently with an introduction where you will be guided through a short meditation where we connect to the space, our bodies and our energy, breathing and becoming grounded, while I will gently be sharing the Circle guidelines.
This will be followed by an invitation to open sharing within the theme of the season and our practice together. Your share can be funny and light, emotional, challenging, or even all of these or something else. You can share once, or more, respecting everyone's space to share and time available. Silence is also always welcome, if you just feel like being present with yourself and others.
We will then close our circle space together by sharing any last thoughts or a word to describe your experience leaving circle.
This is a simple yet transformative structure and experience. On occasion, I might share with you any quotes or poems as my intuition guides me, but the circle will always be very similar to the one described.

During the Circle moment of our workshop, these are some of the values & guidelines to keep in your heart

IT IS A SECULAR SPACE
This is a loving and sacred container that is welcoming to all beliefs. Here you will find the invisible magic that weaves between each heart through the powerful and sacred experience of sharing your story with your fellow brothers and sisters and holding space for one another. It is a love unlike any other.

IT IS A BRAVE SPACE
Sometimes it will feel like home, sometimes you may feel uncomfortable with the stories being shared. The invitation is to practice deep listening, compassion, and inner questioning.

YOU CAN SHARE, OR JUST BE
This is an opportunity to share or to just be in presence and practice deep listening, without the intention of giving advice or sparking conversation. Every story told and moment shared stays in confidentiality, within the integrity of Circle.

YOU CAN BE YOU
And most importantly, this is a space where you can leave all your masks at the door and allow yourself to be you. By joining us in circle, you are giving yourself permission to be seen, held, and heard as you stand in your powerful truth and vulnerability.

After our Workshop
It is important to take things gently and with tenderness after our time together. Sometimes we do feel very vulnerable after such moments, and it is of utmost importance to take your time and care for yourself. Find some practices that suit you - dancing, breathing, or even cooking, brewing a beverage or taking a shower/bath. Nourish your body and soul with love.

Why Circu.lar?
I am Portuguese and both in English and in Portuguese, circular means literally, the shape of a circle. In Portuguese, the single word “lar”, means home. Circle is, for me, a home within myself and amongst others, sharing our stories from the heart. I welcome you home <3

IMPORTANT: if this amount is challenging for you at this point, there are always 2 free seats reserved for these situations. Just contact me to reserve the seat.

I look forward to honouring this season with you!