The Woodland Circle: Singing Roots Nurturing Singing Circle

Singing roots us; it connects us to ourselves and when we do it in a group, it connects us to others. When we sing together, something truly unique happens that is hard to describe. It is never the same twice, can only happen with others and will be experienced differently by each and every member of the circle. Our singing circles aren't about judging yourself, or being perfectly in time or in tune. They're about trusting yourself just enough to give it a go.

While this isn't a therapy group, as a psychotherapist I hold all my circles in a way that is informed by my training, knowledge and many years of experience and there is always a therapeutic element that you can lean into should you wish. This nurturing monthly singing circle is more than purely singing; we will find a moment to take a breath, feel our feet on the ground, soak in the richness that the woodland has to offer and drop into connection with ourselves, before singing in beautiful harmony with each other. To end, we create a holding circle with our final song of the morning, into which members of the circle can step, stand, sit or lie and soak up the full sound. We then take a moment of reflection and quiet at the end to really savour the circle before heading home. Numbers for my circles are kept small to allow for a fully immersive, connected, nurturing and therapeutic experience.

Don't worry if you have never done anything like this before, or it sounds daunting - all the songs are learned by ear and I will support anyone who needs it. We will sing a range of songs; old and new, some fun and uplifting and others slower and more relaxing.

There is a short 2-3 minute walk through the woodland to where we will be singing. If you have any mobility concerns or any questions at all, please get in touch and I will do my best to answer them.

As the woods we meet in are private, you will be sent the exact location once you buy a ticket.

(Whilst we try and meet outside as much as possible, if it is very wet or windy we have a beautiful room in Barcombe that we use with the option to be outside for a song or two and then retreat to a cosy space for the rest of the circle away from the elements, if needed. I always contact people ahead of the circle if this is the case.)

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