• How men are often attracted to circle when they’re at crisis point

• The application process for the closed group after being part of an open one

• The structure of the meeting allows deep sharings to happen: ‘freedom within form’

• How he provides several opportunities to talk, with longer each time for more depth

• Silence can be part of a person’s allotted time

• Structure, intention and timeframe are three important aspects to consider

• Rites of passage for men include grief and facing fear

• Working with 14-16 year old boys involves matching then with a ‘man of trust’ who has done his own work

• It’s important to attend a circle yourself as a facilitator and have your own self-practice

• Toxic masculinity is toxic terminology – there is zero tolerance to sexist, racist or homophobic language, but use of it rarely happens in circle

• Lee shares how to do an introduction to a men’s circle and a settling practice

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Circle Holding Fundamentals - introductory 3 hour workshop

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Circle Holding Facilitator Training - 3 month training

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Circle Holding Book Club - a fun way to work through the exercises

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Yoga Nidra & Circle Holding

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Circle Holding Self Study Programme

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Circle Holding Non-Residential Retreat - London

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Circle Holding Residential Retreat

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Free Events and mini trainings - meet Julia & Tessa and get a taste of circle holding

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