✨ Creating your own women's circle

[The Whole Is Greater]( Women's circles perfectly illustrate the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Women's circles are formal or informal gatherings in the interest of bonding, sharing energy, and creating ritual. The origins of women’s circles are ancient, but their applications are as modern as the women who participate in them. There are no hard and fast rules as to how to form a women’s circle or how to run one. Some circles invent their own agendas, rituals, goals, and ceremonies, while others borrow ideas from sources as far-ranging as Buddhist or indigenous cultures. Some circles are open to new members at all times, while others prefer to practice with a set number of members, closing the circle once that number is reached. In a typical gathering, the women who are present sit in a circle. Generally, for the sake of cohesiveness, one woman is chosen to lead the circle each time. Allowing a different woman to lead each meeting allows for a multi-perspective approach to the process. One circle leader may choose to create and teach a ritual that involves using the voice to release negative energy, while at the next meeting, another leader may feel inspired to lead a silent meditation. On the other hand, a circle may choose to be more focused over the long term and gather around a particular intention, such as working together to determine a course for healing Mother Earth. When the healing feels complete, the women may choose to stay together with a new focus for their work or the circle may disband. At their best, women’s circles perfectly illustrate the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The work that can be accomplished within the loving embrace of our sisters is far more powerful than what we could achieve on our own. If you are not already part of a circle, you may want to start one. Follow your intuition as to the women with whom you’d like to work, reach out to them, and set a date to begin. After that, you can simply allow the circle to create itself.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( by Leilah Isaac Are you looking for a fun, cardio dance workout that celebrates your inner goddess? In this DailyOM course, professional belly dancer and fitness trainer Leilah Isaac will guide you through a series of mesmerizing belly dancing moves that will get your endorphins pumping and tone your entire body, head to toe. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( 4. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 5. [Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible]( 6. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 7. [Sneaky Ways You Sabotage Yourself]( 8. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 9. [From Codependent to Independent]( 10. [21-Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( New Courses • [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( • [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [Everyday Health, Inc](. All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subscribed as {EMAIL}