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.
Next steps in Circle Facilitation training…
Step 1: Foundation in Circle Facilitation - half-day in person or online workshop
Step 2: Comprehensive Circle Facilitation Leadership Programme - 3 month training
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 in person training
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Next in person training ⭕
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)
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.
Get to know your trainer Tessa
Circle Holding Podcast
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