Circle Holding by Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson
signedpaperbackIn an increasingly fast-paced world, talking and listening circles are a helpful tool for yoga teachers and other wellbeing professionals to offer connection, build community, and address specific topics in a safe and professional manner. This practical resource guides the reader through the various stages of talking and listening circles, including the initial intention for setting up a circle, opening the circle, sharing guidelines, introducing topics, and closing the circle. Filled with valuable insights from interviews held with circle holders, this book offers advice on a wide range of topics and styles.
This includes grief circles and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as an in-depth chapter on how to work with children and teens, complete with activities and embodiment practices. Written with professionals in mind, it also offers advice on managing group dynamics, the differences between online and in-person circles, and marketing. Each chapter includes practical exercises, templates, and stories to support you in running your first circle or improving the quality of existing circles.
“Just wow! This book is ALL THE THINGS when considering or creating a Talking Circle. So many authors on this subject focus only on what will be happening during the event but these authors cover not only those essentials with great passion, insight and depth but then also speak to the 'dream space' that will lead you to create a deeply authentic-to-you, congruent and meaningful offering. They then double down on the value by walking the reader, step by step through all the technical, logistic, administrative and challenges of circle creation by sharing their personal insights and 'time in the trenches'. It's beautiful, powerful and pretty ESSENTIAL if you like to either start your journey creating Circles or want to seriously hone your craft! Bravo women! Craft excellently executed!” - Jenny Burrell, Founder of Burrell Education
“Julia & Tessa take us on an inspiring journey,.. so we know how to design beautiful, inclusive, safe and creative circles in an infinite number of ways.” – Fiona Agombar, Yoga Therapist, author, and Rest Activist
“This is an essential read for anyone who works in the Wellness Industry - Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Breathwork Facilitator - because all of this work essentially takes place in the sacred space of a circle. I cannot recommend this highly enough.” – Benedict Beaumont, Founder of Breathing Space
signedpaperbackIn an increasingly fast-paced world, talking and listening circles are a helpful tool for yoga teachers and other wellbeing professionals to offer connection, build community, and address specific topics in a safe and professional manner. This practical resource guides the reader through the various stages of talking and listening circles, including the initial intention for setting up a circle, opening the circle, sharing guidelines, introducing topics, and closing the circle. Filled with valuable insights from interviews held with circle holders, this book offers advice on a wide range of topics and styles.
This includes grief circles and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as an in-depth chapter on how to work with children and teens, complete with activities and embodiment practices. Written with professionals in mind, it also offers advice on managing group dynamics, the differences between online and in-person circles, and marketing. Each chapter includes practical exercises, templates, and stories to support you in running your first circle or improving the quality of existing circles.
“Just wow! This book is ALL THE THINGS when considering or creating a Talking Circle. So many authors on this subject focus only on what will be happening during the event but these authors cover not only those essentials with great passion, insight and depth but then also speak to the 'dream space' that will lead you to create a deeply authentic-to-you, congruent and meaningful offering. They then double down on the value by walking the reader, step by step through all the technical, logistic, administrative and challenges of circle creation by sharing their personal insights and 'time in the trenches'. It's beautiful, powerful and pretty ESSENTIAL if you like to either start your journey creating Circles or want to seriously hone your craft! Bravo women! Craft excellently executed!” - Jenny Burrell, Founder of Burrell Education
“Julia & Tessa take us on an inspiring journey,.. so we know how to design beautiful, inclusive, safe and creative circles in an infinite number of ways.” – Fiona Agombar, Yoga Therapist, author, and Rest Activist
“This is an essential read for anyone who works in the Wellness Industry - Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Breathwork Facilitator - because all of this work essentially takes place in the sacred space of a circle. I cannot recommend this highly enough.” – Benedict Beaumont, Founder of Breathing Space
signedpaperbackIn an increasingly fast-paced world, talking and listening circles are a helpful tool for yoga teachers and other wellbeing professionals to offer connection, build community, and address specific topics in a safe and professional manner. This practical resource guides the reader through the various stages of talking and listening circles, including the initial intention for setting up a circle, opening the circle, sharing guidelines, introducing topics, and closing the circle. Filled with valuable insights from interviews held with circle holders, this book offers advice on a wide range of topics and styles.
This includes grief circles and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as an in-depth chapter on how to work with children and teens, complete with activities and embodiment practices. Written with professionals in mind, it also offers advice on managing group dynamics, the differences between online and in-person circles, and marketing. Each chapter includes practical exercises, templates, and stories to support you in running your first circle or improving the quality of existing circles.
“Just wow! This book is ALL THE THINGS when considering or creating a Talking Circle. So many authors on this subject focus only on what will be happening during the event but these authors cover not only those essentials with great passion, insight and depth but then also speak to the 'dream space' that will lead you to create a deeply authentic-to-you, congruent and meaningful offering. They then double down on the value by walking the reader, step by step through all the technical, logistic, administrative and challenges of circle creation by sharing their personal insights and 'time in the trenches'. It's beautiful, powerful and pretty ESSENTIAL if you like to either start your journey creating Circles or want to seriously hone your craft! Bravo women! Craft excellently executed!” - Jenny Burrell, Founder of Burrell Education
“Julia & Tessa take us on an inspiring journey,.. so we know how to design beautiful, inclusive, safe and creative circles in an infinite number of ways.” – Fiona Agombar, Yoga Therapist, author, and Rest Activist
“This is an essential read for anyone who works in the Wellness Industry - Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Breathwork Facilitator - because all of this work essentially takes place in the sacred space of a circle. I cannot recommend this highly enough.” – Benedict Beaumont, Founder of Breathing Space
