Workshop for women
From Self Awareness to Self Empathy
A two-hour online workshop for women, learning to listen to feelings as messengers and building a kinder relationship with yourself.
01Monthly group circle
The Maitri Circle
A monthly online circle for no more than ten people: one grounding practice, one theme from the Maitri Method, and time to speak honestly without being fixed.
01About this gathering
The Maitri Circle is the simplest form this work takes: a handful of people, once a month, sitting together and speaking honestly about what life is asking of them.
We begin with a short grounding practice so that everyone arrives properly, rather than tumbling in from the day. Then we speak in turn, without interruption, without advice, and without anyone trying to fix anyone. What emerges is usually quieter and truer than what we planned to say.
You do not need experience of meditation, coaching or group work. You need only a willingness to be honest and an hour and a half of undisturbed time.
Anyone curious about the Maitri Method, and anyone in one-to-one coaching who would like the steadying company of others.
02How the time is shaped
0-10 min
Arriving
A short grounding meditation to settle the body and mark the shift from the day into the circle.
10-25 min
The theme
A brief teaching drawn from the Maitri Method: mindfulness, somatic practice or Nonviolent Communication.
25-70 min
Speaking in turn
Each person shares what is alive for them this month. No interruption, no advice, no fixing.
70-85 min
Practice together
A simple exercise you can carry into the week, tried out here first so it feels familiar later.
85-90 min
Closing
One sentence each, and a shared moment of quiet before we part.
03What to bring
Nothing elaborate. Only what will help you settle and stay comfortable.
- A quiet room and headphones, if you can find both
- A notebook and pen for anything you wish to keep
- Something warm to drink
- A willingness to listen as carefully as you speak
Circles and workshops are not therapy or medical care. If what you are carrying would be better served by a mental-health professional, I will say so honestly and help point you towards the right support.
04Reserve a place
Numbers are kept small on purpose, so places are held in the order requests arrive. Leave your name and email and I will write back personally to confirm your place and share everything you need beforehand.
05Other gatherings
Before you join
Not sure this one is yours?
A free 15-minute call is often the simplest way to find out. We can talk through what you are looking for, and whether this gathering or one-to-one coaching would serve you best.
Book a free 15-minute call