Women’s Circles & Retreats

Women throughout history have gathered in circles to empower each other and share their wisdom. A women’s circle is an open and sacred space for women to come together, use their voices, be heard and be seen, share, experience and relish in each other’s company.

A circle could also be described as a mini retreat – a circle lasts for hours whereas a retreat lasts for day(s) – and many retreats will include a daily circle.

Women in modern society hold a lot of personas…Mum, Wife, Partner, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Employee, Professional, Business Owner, Carer, Cleaner, Cook the list goes on… But who are you? What is it that interests you, what do you enjoy, who is it that you aspire to be? Many women can’t answer this because they spent all their time providing service to others and spend no time for themselves. A women’s circle and/or a women’s retreat is an opportunity to detach from work and home responsibilities for a few hours or a few days, an opportunity for you to be just you – time for you to discover who you truly are. Being immersed in mindful practices such as meditation, yoga and creative activities promotes a sense of inner stillness, helping to quiet the mind and foster a sense of peace to truly be at one with yourself. This can help heal or prevent burnout, improve mental clarity and promote better sleep, supporting your resilience for the day to day challenges life has for you.

So, if you’re craving solace from everyday stressors, a women’s retreat is for you….if you need a break from the constant hustle of life, then a women’s retreat is for you….if you want to develop practices that help you embrace and understand who you truly are, then a women’s retreat is for you.

Men’s Circles

Men in modern society have a reluctance to share. They also tend to avoid seeking help for mental health concerns. While a range of factors contribute, one of the most dominant factors is the concept of masculinity and how some definitions of masculinity conflict with seeking help, especially for mental struggles. Seeking help often means having to rely on others, admit there is a problem, and express emotions, but these behaviors can conflict with societal messages about masculinity, such as “men are self-reliant and tough” and “men don’t express emotions”.

There is plenty out in society and the workplace to help men keep a check on their physical health, but less so on their mental health. So in my day job, in conjunction with the wellbeing lead for UK & Ireland Team, I have launched men’s circles to encourage men to come together, to share their stories with confidentiality and non-judgement, and to make work a safer place to bring their whole selves. When men sit in a circle, they are all equal – a wellbeing circle is inclusive and non-hierarchical.

Sitting in circle is an open space where men have time to talk, be heard, and gain feedback (if they want it). It’s their opportunity to share what’s going on in their life, without interruption, about anything: emotions, relationships, family, work, health – everything is welcome.

This is what the men that attended my pilot circle in November 2024 said…

“It’s a space where you can talk about real issues that us men face on a daily basis, that we tend to not discuss, with no judgment, no pressure to have it all together. Sitting and listening to personal stories and realizing you’re not alone in what you’re feeling has been so refreshing. It’s great to listen to other viewpoints, journeys and I’ve learned a lot about myself, as well as a different perspective of others. The atmosphere is supportive, and you leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and connected.”

“It’s been great to be able to talk about various experiences and hear from others openly. We learned that 90% of men still avoid going to the Doctors when they should seek medical advice; as such this is real proof that talking and sharing is still needed and we must encourage others to open up. Speaks volumes to me that we have this space at work and the people in this business are open enough to share and learn from each other.“

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