Why Women’s Circles feel so Powerful
Over the last few years, I’ve noticed myself feeling more and more drawn toward feminine practices and ways of gathering.
About a year ago, I decided to invest in a feminine yoga training. Part of it was about deepening my own practice, and part of it was about learning how to hold space and lead women’s circles.
The experience was deeply meaningful for me. I felt supported, inspired, and moved by the group itself, by the honesty in the room, and by how powerful it felt to come together with women I didn’t know beforehand.
Since then, I’ve started hosting women’s circles myself, and I can honestly say I love both attending and facilitating them. There is something very special about gathering in this way. It feels simple, yet profound. And it feels needed.
Meeting in a circle is, in itself, a very feminine way of gathering as a group. Circles symbolize cycles, seasons, wholeness, equality, and community. There is no hierarchy in a circle. No one is placed above or below anyone else. We all see each other. We are all part of the same space.
Even though I step into the role of facilitator and hold the container, I am also participating alongside everyone else.
Women have gathered like this for a very long time, across cultures and generations. In many ways, our modern lives have pulled us away from this kind of female community. We live busy, independent lives, often moving through the world alone, even when we’re surrounded by people.
A women’s circle offers something different. A place to pause. A place to be seen. A place to listen and be listened to.
If you’ve never been to a women’s circle before, you might wonder what actually happens. The truth is, circles can look very different depending on who is holding them. Some include movement, others singing or ritual. Some involve sharing food, storytelling, or quiet reflection. Some are more spiritual, others more grounded and secular. There is no one right way.
In my circles, I’m very intentional about creating a supportive and welcoming space where you can arrive exactly as you are. I usually include a gentle, feminine yoga practice. My friend and circle-collaborator Mina brings in a more energizing, dance-based movement practice, which adds a beautiful contrast.
We always make time for reflection, often through journaling around a specific theme. We serve nourishing snacks, tea, and sometimes cacao. There are opportunities to connect and share with each other, but nothing is ever required.
That part feels especially important to me. Everything is optional. You are always invited, never pressured. Sharing is welcome, silence is welcome. Listening is just as valued as speaking. We practice active listening, presence, and respect for each other’s experiences.
One of the things I love most about women’s circles is the diversity in the room. Women of different ages, backgrounds, and walks of life coming together, often as strangers, yet connected by a shared desire for community and connection. Again and again, I see how quickly something meaningful can form when we slow down and meet each other in this way.
I’m currently on maternity leave and I’m therefore taking a little break from hosting circles. But in the future, I’m so excited to host more of these in-person gatherings. And you are invited!
If you’re in Oslo and feel curious or drawn to joining a women’s circle, you can sign up for the interest list for upcoming events here. I would love to gather with you!