Now that you have the outline for your first circle, and you’ve enrolled the ideal women to join you in your sacred circle, you are almost ready for lift-off! I want to share with you some of the nitty-gritty details that ensure your circle will flow smoothly and that the Goddess’s energy will be unhindered.

Have a Checklist
In the days before your circle, create a checklist of EVERYTHING you will need to bring with you. As you think of things throughout the week, jot them down on the list. Before you leave, check your list! We always think we’ll remember certain items, but it’s best to leave nothing to chance.

Remember to include on your list:

• The outline of your circle activities
• A clock
• Music equipment (MP3 player, speakers, power cords)
• Refreshments, if planned (including cups, napkins, serving utensils, dishcloth)
• Extra yoga mats

Create a Welcoming Space
First impressions are so important. You want your participants to feel welcomed from the moment they step onto the property. Make sure the pathway to your space is clearly marked, or add signs if necessary.

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Dani Cirignano
DFY’s Executive Assistant and Retreat Coordinator

One of the cooler parts of my job is getting to meet our clients in person at live retreats. A long-time yoga teacher and practitioner myself, I’ve attended many retreats over the years as a participant. Now, working behind the scenes at our Divine Feminine Yoga retreats I have an entirely new view!

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Like you, I do my best to live a healthy life. I take good care of myself, eat right, try to cut down on stress and get to bed on time, and yet there are still times when I suffer from a rocky night’s sleep. It makes me feel crazy!

You may think poor sleep isn’t a big issue, just an annoyance or personal inconvenience perhaps ~ but in fact millions of Americans are battling with sleep problems, and the repercussions are much more serious than most of us realize.

As yoga teachers, it’s our calling to help heal ourselves, our students and the world. I hope you’ll find helpful information below to share with your students and family. ~ Laura

CDC Reports Sleep Problems
are Epidemic (and Serious)

We all know how important sleep is to feeling our best. When we sleep poorly or are woken up in the night, we struggle the next day. We may feel more cranky than usual, or it may even push us down the slippery slope towards real sickness.

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In my last article, I helped you narrow down your brainstorming options into an exciting outline for your first circle that draws on your unique gifts and inspirations. Now that you know what you are going to do in the circle, it’s time to draw in your ideal participants whose energy will truly create your circle.

There are two main strategies you can use to invite your circle participants. The first is to hand-select a small group of women who you know would love your circle, and invite them personally to join you. A second strategy is to throw the doors open and invite everyone you know and see who accepts your invitation! Let’s look at each option.

Hand-Selected Group Invitation
To invite a selected small group, write an invitation that spells out the juicy benefits of your circle. Start with why you are creating this circle, what good feelings your circle sisters will experience when they join you in this gathering, how it will change their life. Don’t jump into the logistics right away ~ focus on the results they will notice, what feelings they will experience during the circle, WHY they will love it.

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Offering Women’s Yoga Circles is perhaps the most transformative and profound activity I’ve done in my journey as a yoga teacher. I know many of you want to teach circles as well.

For several years I led what I called Women’s Wisdom and Yoga Circles. Later I changed the name to Blissful Goddess Circles.™ (The participants really loved that name 🙂 Such circles still form the basis of all my work, including workshops, retreats, and even online small-group programs.

Whatever you decide to name your circle, and whether you choose to run it as a separate, monthly group or an integral part of your teaching, I highly recommend circles to you!

This is the first in a series of 7 articles on leading women’s yoga circles. In this issue, I’ll discuss the value of such a circle and offer questions to help you envision the circle you’d like to start yourself. Getting clear on your intention provides the foundation for every decision you’ll make going forward. Subsequent articles will cover specific steps to prepare for and lead your circle.

Why Start a Women’s Yoga Circle? 

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Do you ever feel like you’re too busy?

I talk to a lot of yoga teachers, studio owners, and other conscious healers who say they’re always too busy, and it just doesn’t feel good. I find this a really interesting question. It’s one I’ve dealt with quite a bit personally, both on a practical and a spiritual level.

So I shot a quick video for you this New Moon sharing some tips that have worked for me in this area.

Watch video now: Click here.

I agree, it can be difficult to keep everything in balance with the 24/7 nature of today’s email and social media world.

And as spiritual practitioners, we’re especially aware of the impact being too busy has on our lives. Growing spiritually requires time to digest our experiences, so we’re not constantly overloaded. Even just the FEELING of being too busy, whether or not it’s a reality, can have a big impact on us.

Growing a sacred business such as being a yoga teacher is a real privilege, but it can also be a challenge! I hope this video helps you get some more clarity and peace around managing your time as you grow. Watch now: Click here.

We are meant to stay connected to joy and the true purpose of life!

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Happy New Year!

I’m in India right now, preparing to fly back to the United States. I shot a quick video to share 3 insights I’ve had while here. I think they’ll be helpful to you in welcoming in the New Year.

I’m excited to share just a bit of the adventure I’ve had here. India is never what you expect, and that’s part of its power!