circling — stephanie

Circling is a powerful cultural practice. It explores the present-moment, at many levels of awareness. People often feel deeply seen and held, and it can open them to more of their experience. It invites self-leadership, and surrender to something bigger than ourselves.

I discovered Circling in January 2020, and have spent 1500+ hours in the practice. I currently steward Circling Oxford, and assist Transfomational Connection’s SAS training.

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Photo: Emi Bykov Photography

“I really enjoyed being circled by Stephanie. I experienced her as being very present the whole time. I felt I could be safe with her and it helped creating room for letting go of protective layers in myself, and be in deep authentic contact both with her and my most inner self. At times the deep contact evoked fear, but that also felt safe to explore. I got a lot of energy in my body. It was a beautiful spiritual experience feeling my soul deeply connected with her and at the same time experience a feeling of expanding and being connected with everything. I warmly recommend circling with Stephanie.””

“Steph creates a safe space in which to explore authentically sharing our in-the-moment experiences with each other. I’ve already learnt a lot about myself and who I am in connection with others. My circling journey has only just begun, guided gently by Steph”

“Steph has a deep respect for people, herself, and how the practice of circling can help us inhabit the world with clarity. She sets clear boundaries for the practice, while welcoming uncertainty, confusion, and discomfort. I trust Steph deeply and would recommend her to anyone taking their first steps into circling”

“i’m so grateful to steph for introducing me to circling, and creating a space to explore, learn, and experience being with others without any feelings of judgement or control. circling with steph has opened up a whole world of self understanding and self awareness which has helped me immensely in my day to day life. i’m excited to do more.”