Humans are designed for deep connection. We yearn to gather in sacred council with one another. We long for spaces that are held by ritual, so that we can speak truthfully in the presence of others. Gathering together in a circle is our most innate way of being. It is where we can come to know the power of belonging - to ourselves, and to one another.
A guided journey to bring your circle from idea to reality
6 week online group experience
are ones where you feel connected to the most honest version of yourself, and are able to share that truth with those around you, trusting the circle to hold you.
Circles are potent spaces, in that they allow us to become our most wise and grounded selves, while at the same time freely expressing our raw human parts. The circles I dream of for you are deep, and tender. They hold the nuances and complexities of the lives we live and the beings that we are, with love.
We transcend the limitations imposed on us by our society, we dream bigger, we feel stronger, we love more tenderly.
And, I believe a circle can do more than just hold those who are present. A women’s circle can transform a moment, can transform a person, can transform a community, and can - in turn - transform the world.
you will feel empowered to host your very own circle in your community. I know that can feel like a leap, but we’ll hold each other through the process every step of the way. And we’ll practice doing it imperfectly.
the matriarchal principles of relationship, nurturance, and equality, and learn the skills we need to cultivate and hold circles of women.
And yet, still we yearn to gather together, because the longing for interconnection is embedded deeply in our bones.
When we gather together in circle, we can begin the work of repairing the wounds we’ve experienced in our lifetimes and the harm perpetuated or experienced by our ancestral lineages. By seeing and witnessing each other, exactly as we are, we unravel stories of not-enoughness. When we practice emotional tending, of ourselves and others, we begin to heal patterns of disconnection and isolation.
Our culture has stripped us of the village and instead offered up the myth of individual thriving. We are left feeling lonely, disconnected, and disenchanted.
As women, we’ve felt our power suppressed for generations, and that harm has never ended. For hundreds of years, patriarchal systems of power have separated women from their communal ways of being and made us feel like we couldn’t trust each other. Many of us have learned to feel unsafe with other women, and are haunted by painful experiences of exclusion, bullying, or malicious gossip.
A video lesson from me walking you through the steps of calling together your own circle. These lessons will be 30-minutes or less so that you can steadily and sustainably work your way to hosting your first circle, while also tending to your life’s care. You can watch the videos at any time, but I recommend you schedule a sacred spot in your calendar earlier in the week so that you can allow the information to integrate and keep you moving forward.
A weekly worksheet, that will guide you step-by-step in planning and holding your first circle, so that you don’t have to keep it all in your head and try to remember what to focus on each week. And, by the end of our time together, you will have created your very own circle workbook that can support you on your circling journey.
A weekly live call with me, where you’ll be guided in rituals, ask me any questions that might be bubbling up for you, and connect with fellow circle tenders. These calls are intended to support you so that you feel held as you make courageous steps toward holding a circle of your own. Because the last thing I want is for your to create circle without receiving the benefits of it as well.
You’ll also be invited to participate in a private connection space (hosted on Thinkific) for sharing resources, talking through anything keeping you stuck, and supporting each other throughout the experience so that you don’t have to feel like you’re doing this alone. You will have a team of supporters and accountability buddies at the ready!
I understand that the reason you probably want to start a circle, is so you can be in a circle yourself. You likely don’t want to be the only one responsible for doing all the planning, the work, and the holding. We’ll talk about how to shift this dynamic over time and distribute circle-tending so you can get your needs met in the circle too.
Every supportive circle I have been a part of has begun with setting clear, intentional agreements together. This kind of group design is an important component of circle crafting, and we’ll explore how to do it.
I know the struggle of making connections as an adult with like-minded people, and that struggle is real. And at the same time, I promise you, your people are out there. We’ll figure out how to find them together.
I know sometimes it can be hard to be “that” friend. Maybe you’re afraid of being perceived as too “woo”. But we’ve been circling for generations! We’re just remembering something we all already know, deep within us. We’ll talk about how to hold the fear of what people might think, and do the thing anyway.
Conflict in group dynamics is completely normal and healthy, and it can sometimes feel daunting to anticipate the fractures that might unfold. We’ll talk about how to move through challenges and grow stronger together.
I’ve experienced the gift of being in a circle that has lasted for 8 years, so I know some secrets about crafting circles that can stand the test of time. I’ll give you the inside scoop and offer tools and suggestions to keep the momentum going in your circle as well.
Feelings are going to happen. People are going to cry. That’s part of the power and beauty of circles. And, it can be a lot. So we’ll explore how to hold space and dive into what it means to truly witness one another.
We’ll explore different situations in which it may or may not make sense to charge money, and how that dynamic can shift the intention of the circle. We’ll get clear on the purpose of your circle, and what makes most sense for you in regards to this.
Thurs, April 27 @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET
Wed, May 3rd @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET
Wed, May 10th @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET
Wed, May 17th @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET
Wed, May 24th @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET
Wed, May 31st @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET
While I have learned the art of circling from many teachers, I want to honor the work of Jean Shinoda Bolen, and in particular her book The Millionth Circle. This book, and the teachings within, have been the anchor I’ve returned to when I’ve felt lost or unsteady in my own circles.
Beyond being a circle tender, I am a writer, host of the Belonging podcast, retreat facilitator, and community holder. I wrote the book, Root & Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, & the Self. I’ve dedicated my life and work to supporting women to experience a deep sense of belonging by connecting with the cycles of nature, ancestral wisdom, working with their hands, and being in community.
I have been circling, in some form, for over a decade. While I wasn’t raised in communities of women deeply holding one another, when I experienced circling it quickly became the catalyst for my own empowerment and aliveness. I hold, and participate in circles, imperfectly. But that doesn’t cause me to waiver from my devotion to the practice.
I have been a part of soup circles, hair-braiding circles, political discourse circles, herbal medicine making circles, and full moon & new moon circles. All of these spaces have offered valuable and important medicine for my yearning heart.
Circle Craft is for women who deeply long for more connection, care and community.
It is for women who want to remember a different way of being, who yearn to reclaim their ancestral legacy of gathering with other women.
It is for those who are ready to do the work of unraveling fear and isolation, and creating connection and tender receptivity instead.
It is for women who feel emboldened to rise to both the challenge and beauty of walking a path that runs counter to so much we are taught, but that we so desperately need.
It is for mothers, and also those who are not yet, or do not plan to be, mothers.
And, Circle Craft is a non-binary and trans-inclusive space.
Absolutely, yes. We welcome all of you and make space for that to be celebrated and honored.
Here are a couple of testimonials from folks who have done circling work with me in the past:
"I feel bigger, lighter, and more connected to myself, my vision for the kind of world I want to create, and to others. I have a circle of folks that meet together regularly to do this kind of work and I get to facilitate because I've learned that this is just another part of who I am. I am a circle leader. I hold space for people. I allow them to be real, vulnerable, honest, and open. And people transform. And I transform. And Becca gave me opportunity after opportunity to solidify these things about myself in a space that felt sacred and holy." - Erin
"In addition to facilitating some life long relationships, this program helped me to realize my own personal power. Becca brought us together in a place of love and respect and facilitated a sisterhood that cannot be equaled in any other place or any other time. I have learned so much and I am honoured to be able to be a part of this program." - Jen
"I felt comfortable being vulnerable and connecting with women in a more open and honest way. Becca didn't shy away or avoid difficult topics that come up when exploring these issues. She encouraged and supported us while we did the hard work, explored tough concepts and questions, and thus were able to achieve more depth of transformation." - Maya
I am unable to offer any refunds for this program, so please be 100% sure you are in when you sign up.
Feel free to email us at support@beccapiastrelli.com and we’ll discuss. We’ll support you in making the best decision for you.
Absolutely, yes. We welcome all of you and make space for that to be celebrated and honored.
Here are a couple of testimonials from folks who have done circling work with me in the past:
"I feel bigger, lighter, and more connected to myself, my vision for the kind of world I want to create, and to others. I have a circle of folks that meet together regularly to do this kind of work and I get to facilitate because I've learned that this is just another part of who I am. I am a circle leader. I hold space for people. I allow them to be real, vulnerable, honest, and open. And people transform. And I transform. And Becca gave me opportunity after opportunity to solidify these things about myself in a space that felt sacred and holy." - Erin
"In addition to facilitating some life long relationships, this program helped me to realize my own personal power. Becca brought us together in a place of love and respect and facilitated a sisterhood that cannot be equaled in any other place or any other time. I have learned so much and I am honoured to be able to be a part of this program." - Jen
"I felt comfortable being vulnerable and connecting with women in a more open and honest way. Becca didn't shy away or avoid difficult topics that come up when exploring these issues. She encouraged and supported us while we did the hard work, explored tough concepts and questions, and thus were able to achieve more depth of transformation." - Maya
I am unable to offer any refunds for this program, so please be 100% sure you are in when you sign up.
Feel free to email us at support@beccapiastrelli.com and we’ll discuss. We’ll support you in making the best decision for you.