Circle Facilitator Training
Being part of a talking circle can be a life-changing and life-affirming experience.
Facilitating a talking circle is a responsibility and a role that is a privilege as you bring people together into community.
These trainings are for anyone wanting to facilitate a talking circle whoever you are planning to invite: women's circle, men's circle, girls' circle, mother and daughters, parents and babies, menopause circle. The possibilities are endless.
Would you like to watch a FREE introductory talk on how to host circles?
Includes a handout on the Arc and Key Components of a Talking Circle.
Step 1: Foundation in Circle Facilitation - half-day in person or online workshop
Step 2: Embodied Listening & Somatic Practice Facilitation training - starting Monday 13th April.
Other options:
Special interest training: Yoga Nidra & Circle - Learn how to deliver Yoga Nidra relaxations with basic circle skills to support class check-in and support trauma-informed practice
Weekend retreat - Oct 9-11 2026 - The Art of Holding Space for coaches, counsellors, therapists, yoga teachers and others
Next steps in Circle Facilitation training…
Next in person training
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Circle Facilitation Skills: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Join me for this 4-hour training at Yoga Reading (30 mins from Paddington Station, London)
Sunday 8th February 11-3.30pm (30 mins for lunch)
Bespoke training
I absolutely love running training tailored to the needs of an individual, group or organisation. This can be more cost effective than you think because we are focused on your particular client demographic or shared interest.
“The training was bespoke and carefully crafted for our specific needs. We grew ideas and ambitions into fully formed plans, leaving each of us feeling more confident in our roles as facilitators. We left with clear plans and a feeling of grounded excitement for the next chapter of our business.” Roisin Gaughran, A Mother Space
Tessa can run training for any organisation on circle facilitation. She is interested in training up individuals who are particularly interested in circles for pregnancy, parenting, puberty / cycle awareness, and perimenopause
The Art of Holding Space Retreat
9-11 October 2026
For professionals who hold space for others to recharge and learn new skills, including circle facilitators, coaches, therapists, counsellors, yoga teachers and others.
This stunning setting, with delicious food is a favourite of your retreat facilitator Tessa.
Circle Holding Podcast
Get to know your trainer Tessa
Listen to interviews with diverse circle facilitators talking on men’s circles, running circles with young people, running funded circles for new mums, enabling participatory democracy and much more. Episodes up to 30 mins long.
And listen to shorter episodes with Julia and Tessa talking about key circle concepts.
Listen through the Circle Holding website or anywhere you like to listen to podcasts like iTunes or Spotify