Presence. Awareness. Compassion.
Community and safe connection.
A sharing circle is a space for the practice of mindful communication or what I sometimes call “sangha-witnessed somatic meditation”. Each participant is invited to share their present-moment experience while others listen and hold space. There is no verbal response to the sharing (neither during nor after the circle). Like meditation, a sharing circle provides the space to cultivate awareness and compassion. The collective experience and reciprocity of sharing and listening amplify its benefits. Nourishing for bodies, minds, and hearts, sharing circles prepare the ground for meaningful, warm connections.
Sharing circle gatherings begin with an embodiment practice to allow the practitioner to inhabit the present moment. This may take the form of meditation or mindful movement drawn from somatics, yoga or qigong. Next, each is invited to share their present-moment experience. Sharing is entirely optional; you are welcome to attend only to listen and hold space for others. The gatherings close with a restful integration practice.
Upcoming Sharing Circles (online live gatherings – via Zoom):
None scheduled at the moment. If you would like to be notified about upcoming classes, please subscribe to my newsletter.
Each sharing circle has space for 12 participants. Register for the circle by emailing . The gatherings are offered in the spirit of dana (generosity, reciprocity). To receive the zoom link, I ask for a registration fee of 5 EUR/USD (750 ISK). Then, I invite you to support me with an amount reflecting what you receive from practicing with me and your financial means. Suggested support amounts are 10-25 EUR/USD (1500-3600 ISK). To transfer the registration fee and offer dana, please visit my PayPal page (within Iceland, please contact me for bank transfer information instead). Thank you for your generosity.
Would you like to bring the Sharing Circle experience to your community or a group you work with?
Sharing Circles benefit both individuals and groups. They can particularly offer support and connection to those experiencing challenges, isolation or going through physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Sharing Circles can also bring together groups that share a common challenge. I have felt the benefits when I offered circles to groups of parents with young children, caregivers, healthcare professionals, immigrant communities, individuals recovering from burnout, to name just a few. Feeling heard and holding space for the challenges of others seems to uncrack something within. Self compassion and ability to hold space for ourselves flows from these cracks.
If you are aware of those who could benefit from Sharing Circles, I would be happy to bring the gatherings to you (either in-person or online). Please be in touch ().