Collective Unfolding: A Daylong Circling Retreat
co-led with Mitra Peter Park and Daniel Thorson
Saturday, June 1 from 9:30-5:30 // $175 // Sliding fee available
Private address in Silver Spring, MD
Join me + two of my good friends, and fellow alumni of the Monastic Academy, for a day of Circling. We hope to offer and transmit the particular flavor of Circling that emerged for us as we Circled at MAPLE — in residential community, informed by Dharma practice.
What is Circling?
Circling is a practice in which a group of people sit in a circle and verbalize what’s happening for them in the present moment. Some people describe it as interpersonal meditation.
It sounds almost ridiculously simple – but in my experience, Circling is an efficient, powerful, and beautiful way to shift the interpersonal patterns that are holding us back.
It can also be a portal to deep human connection, expanded states of consciousness, and experiences of profound sacredness.
All three leaders of this daylong completed multiple years of training at the Monastic Academy, and received Circling training with Circling Europe.
Photo: Making music with Jordan Myska Allen during an immersion training, 2022.
Space is limited to
15 participants.
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The term “Circling®” is a registered trademark. I, Ellen McSweeney, have a license from The International Circling Federation to use the term, in accordance with their guidelines, in relation to the Circling facilitation I offer. I am certified through the Circling Europe lineage. You can read about the unique distinctions between the three lineages, as well as the standards of service required of licensees, on the International Circling Federation website.
Only practitioners who have been trained, certified & licensed will display the International Circling Federation logo.