Andréa is the founder of The Art of Circling: A group mindfulness practice that uses ancient ritual in a modern setting to empower individuals, strengthen communities and enhance group productivity.   Through sharing stories, deep listening and interconnected meditation, The Art of Circling empowers, heals and transforms lives. With the impact of the global pandemic, The Art of Circling shifted to virtual offerings with weekly Women’s Empowerment Series and a monthly Community Connection Circle bringing Andréa’s friends, personal healers, teachers and practitioners to women around the world. Today, Andréa reaches countless women from all over the world and continues to expand with in-person circles, retreats, private sessions, workshops and virtual offerings.  She has made it her lifelong mission to share The Art of Circling with as many women as possible as a way to bring peace, harmony, and divine balance to the world. She is also a certified council carrier from the Ojai Foundation in Ways of Council.   She has been featured in publications such as People, Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, and Self Magazine, as well as numerous spiritual and self-help blogs, podcasts, and IG Lives.    She lives in Los Angeles with her two children, Tennessee and Strummer.   “When women gather, shift happens”

In this episode Andréa and I discuss the significance and importance of the practice of circling, emphasizing its role in honoring experiences and seasons of life. 

Andréa explained her concept of 'the art of circling', a group mindfulness practice that can be done virtually or in person and is accessible to everyone. 

We also discussed the importance of self-care and women's circles for improving the lives of women. We discuss the equitable nature of a circle, where everyone is of equal importance and there is no hierarchy. We also touched on the benefits of women's circles, such as fostering connection, reducing isolation, and providing mental health benefits. 

We chat about the significance of social connections. Andréa highlighted the importance of sharing stories and experiences in circles, leading to self-empowerment and self-awareness.

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Website : https://theartofcircling.com/