Welcome to my Women’s Circles in Northwich, Cheshire
Monthly, evening and daytime, Women's Wellness Circles
giving you space to reconnect to yourself and grow.
The power of feeling held in a group of like-minded women, without judgement, is huge.
Women have sat in circle since the beginning, sharing experience and supporting each other through joy and challenge. We sit with friends, we seek out formal circles facilitated by other women with skills and knowledge to share. Whether spontaneous or planned, sitting together is powerful – it gives us validation and confidence in our common experiences and empowers us to live our fullest lives.
Sharing, recognising, validating and listening to experience reminds us that we're not alone through the joys and challenges life brings. It brings shifts in energy and perspective and help us to enable change and growth where needed.
I'm really happy to be offering monthly circles so that more women can come and reconnect to themselves and each other.
Scroll down for dates and booking links for Upcoming Women’s Circles in Northwich
What can you expect at my Women’s Circles?
A beautiful theme or topic – introduced by myself
Making space with meditation and breathwork
Reflection through mindful activities and journaling
Sitting in circle sharing reflections without judgement, or just listening if you prefer
Easing your body and mind through gentle movement and/or enjoying deep yoga nidra relaxation
Local guest facilitators/speakers sharing their knowledge, experience and tools to support your wellness
Below you will find much more information about my Women’s Circle’s, how they run and what to expect.
“I would highly recommend this. Suddenly I feel myself again. Also, there’s chocolate!”
Does this speak to you? Would you like to join us for some time out, and space to connect to yourself gently and with intention? Here’s what’s coming up…
Upcoming Women’s Circles in Northwich
Spend a morning in a circle of like-minded women.
I will lead you in mindful practices, calming breathwork, and yoga nidra relaxation to help you connect to yourself and slow down.
A theme may be explored or emerge as we share space.
There will be reflection time with journaling and the option to share experience or just listen as you wish. The circle runs with the ethos of confidentiality and non-judgement. It is a space to be heard and to listen, there is no fixing or advice unless you request it.
It is a space to be exactly where you are and to be held.
Welcome Autumn with mindful practices and creative collage
An evening to celebrate yourself and the beginning of Autumn. with Guest Gail Sargerson of Create for Wellbeing
☀ In the first half of the evening Sarah will lead you in mindful practices, calming breathwork, and yoga nidra relaxation to help you connect to yourself, rest and embrace letting go into Autumn. There will be some time for guided reflection and journaling and to share thoughts in the circle without judgement, or just listen as you wish. No yoga experience needed.
☀ In the second half of the evening Gail will guide you to creatively welcome the autumn equinox and express any reflections using your creativity. You will be given an A4 canvas to make a collage of your choice, using materials such as paper, fabric, leaves, stamps and stencils. The focus is on the process itself rather than the outcome and enjoying the mindfulness of creativity. You do not need to be artistic - just a willingness to have a go. All materials included. Herbal tea and treats included.
Breathing Space Yoga Women’s Circles have included:
Nutrition in Perimenopause and Menopause with Fiona, Wellwomen Cheshire / Postnatal Circle – Supporting your journey to Motherhood led by myself / Summer Solstice Celebration and Soundbath with Kathryn Flourish Holistic Health /An introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) with Tracey from Cheshire Natural Health / See also my Menopause Evening retreat page here
About me & why I facilitate circles
Hello! I am Sarah, I have been teaching yoga in Northwich since 2013. I am a certified Hatha Yoga, Pregnancy, Postnatal and Menopause Yoga Teacher. For over ten years I have been facilitating informal circles for sharing and listening in my regular pregnancy and postnatal classes and many menopause yoga evenings.
I am passionate about taking time to connect inwards when so much in our busy lives takes our energy outwards. Taking time to pause, reflect and breathe is much needed for all women as well as the healing power of rest and relaxation.
Holding safe space in circle for women to share experience and support one another brings some of the biggest healing and empowerment in my classes. Enabling women to feel heard, held and accepted without judgement is my main aim for circles.
I have attended circles many times at trainings and specific events so I know first hand that the power of feeling held in a group of like-minded women, without judgement, is huge.
My Women’s Circles bring my skills together, along with my passion for women's well-being at all stages of life. I love to learn about different well-being practices and ways to help us live really well, grow and thrive whatever our age or life circumstances. So I aim for my circles to be Wellness Circles, bringing a variety of local holistic and wellness practitioners to my circles so that women can discover new tools and learn, through shared experience, ways to heal, grow and thrive no matter what stage of their life they are in.
“Sarah is friendly, open and welcoming. It is her knowledge, interest and lovely calm manner that make her sessions stand out”
What is a Women’s Circle?
A Women's Circle is a welcoming space for a group of women to come together, to reconnect to themselves and share experiences, in a supportive and non-judgemental way, guided by one or more facilitators.
Sitting in a circle (on the floor or chairs) we gather around a central focus point, candles, objects perhaps connecting to the theme of the circle, images, flowers. This helps to set the intention of the space as something special. Somewhere to come to be heard, to be held and to listen deeply to yourself and others, to find gentle ritual. Somewhere to be present, honest, exactly as you are, not as you think you should be.
Circles are sometimes called safe spaces or brave spaces. Safety is a difficult thing to guarantee when we are sharing emotions, feelings and experience, so 'brave' space reflects the ownership of attendees to be responsible for your own choices in attending and sharing. I certainly facilitate my circles so that all are welcomed, and there is an agreed ethos of confidentiality and non-judgement. We come as we are. We all have our individual needs, ideas, world-view and make our own choices which should be respected.
You might attend circle and step into a space you have been longing for, or you may attend and be unsure of what to expect. Sitting together is powerful and the release of sharing can be deep and freeing. It reminds us that we are not alone– it gives us validation and confidence in our common experiences and empowers us to live our fullest lives.
There is no 'fixing' at a Women's Circle, no advice giving unless it is specifically requested. It is about listening and the validation and support that brings. Circles may be held lightly by the facilitator or opened up to deeper sharing. Sharing is always optional and there is never any pressure to share - you can listen and reflect without sharing.
“A safe space to begin exploring the new phase of life feeling relaxed and calm, thank you.”
What happens at a Women’s Circle?
an opening of the circle - a welcome which includes the ethos of the circle and everyone's agreement to that
a short sharing in the circle for introductions - names, perhaps why you've come
a settling practice - e.g. meditation/breathwork/poem/music
sharing and listening time - this might be around the theme of the circle, or just an open invitation to share thoughts in the moment
sometimes other practices are woven into the circle - eg gentle movement/ meditation/ journaling to help reflection/ yoga nidra/ an activity/ a guest facilitator or speaker
a short sharing in the circle - for integration and reflection
a closing of the circle
“ The room was set up in a very welcoming way. All the ladies were lovely and it was great to hear others experiences.”
Who can attend a Women’s Circle with Breathing Space Yoga?
All women aged 18+ are welcome.
I'd love you to come along whether you have been to a women's circle before or not.
Women’s Circles can be especially helpful in times of life transitions - pregnancy, postnatal, peri-menopause and menopause, I am a certified yoga teacher in all these areas with lots of CPD and experience supporting women at these times of life.
You don’t need to have done any yoga before – if movement is included in a circle it is always simple & accessible. Otherwise, mindfulness, breathing and relaxation techniques can be enjoyed by everyone.
You can sit on a chair if you prefer not to be on the floor.
“As a relative newcomer to yoga, I really enjoyed seeing how you can use yoga to remove stress through activity and meet with people who are in the same boat.”
What you need to bring:
What to bring:
a yoga mat or similar to lie on for our yoga nidra relaxation
a blanket (and possibly fluffy socks too, as your temperature may drop when you are resting)
a cushion or pillow for under your head / to sit on
an eye mask/eye pillow or scarf is always nice to use
a drink of water
wear comfy clothes - layers help to adjust to the temperature of the room
chairs are available if you prefer not to sit on the floor
I have a few mats and extra blankets available to borrow on the day.
A final note about our circle:
It's a confidential space, with no judgement. Our ethos is respect for all.
As a listening circle it is a place to be heard, it's not a place for advice or fixing anything (unless this is asked for). We act as witnesses for each other. All emotions are welcome, please share only what you feel comfortable to.
I am very happy to chat with you about the my circles if you have questions or would like further info – please contact me at
Sarah sarah@breathingspace-yoga.com 07977093373
I look forward to welcoming you to circle soon xx
