What are Story Circles?

Story Circles are groups of people, sitting around in circles, telling and listening to each other’s stories. Though storytelling has been around since the beginning of time, the form I’m facilitating was born out of the Civil Rights Movement. It was developed by the Free Southern Theatre (aka Junebug Productions), the theatrical wing of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, in collaboration with Appalachia’s Roadside Theatre, and it continues to be used all over the world.

As a forever-student of mindfulness, I can attest to the benefits of tuning inward before showing up outwardly. It is this belief that made me curious about what it might look like to offer Story Circles preceded by Yoga Nidra - an ancient meditative practice that encourages conscious relaxation and deep rest.

At the moment, circles are virtual but I hope to be offering in person soon. Join an upcoming circle below.