Circling

The Original Circling® Approach is a way of relating that has the capacity to reveal your unique gifts and set a new precedent for what is possible in authentic relationships. The practice is based on authenticity, deep empathic listening and meditative presence.

What is Circling

Circling

Circling is a brand of facilitation, training and/or coaching using a communication system based on authenticity, deep empathic listening and meditative presence. It consists of a combination of distinct qualities, skills, and principles that strengthen both interpersonal communication & relational intelligence, and extend our perceptual range.

What does it look like?

A Circle always starts with a group of people or a single facilitator putting their curious, open attention on the person getting “Circled”.

Related practices

Circling is in many ways similar to Transformational Connection and Relatefulness, while Surrendered Leadership is a particular leadership paradigm and practice format, that has grown out of the practice.

Circling

Relatefulness

The Relateful Company was founded around 2020. Originally based on the Circling Europe tradition of Circling, Relatefulness has developed its own flavour over the years. https://www.relateful.com

Surrendered Leadership

The premise for Surrendered Leadership is that in order to lead others, you must surrender yourself. It is an act of trust in yourself, life and the leadership of others. In this way you’re inviting others to lead themselves by embodying the thing you want to see in the world.

Leaders of Circling

There are many leaders around the world who lead Circling. We have quite a few in our network, but if you can’t see anyone below who are close to where you want to practice, contact us and we can direct you to someone closer to you.

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Upcoming Circling events

These are the Circling events that are coming up on Relating Arts.

Circling by the Sea: Relating Arts Retreats 2025

With the Relating Arts retreats we invite you into an exploration of body and mind, moving towards effortless being and action in everyday life. The retreats are intimate experiences for max 13 participants and takes place in the beautiful archipelago of Southern Norway.

Time and Place
August 4-10 and August 25-31
Norway

Leaders
Peter Munthe-Kaas
Ronja Lofstad

Transformational Connection & Surrendered Leadership Weekend Aarhus

In Transformational Connection (Circling) we bring meditative acceptance and awareness to what’s happening in the moment in us and between us. We invite you for the 2.5-day journey into deep presence, exploration of authenticity in relationships, and embodiment.

Time and Place
May 30 - June 1.
Aarhus, Denmark

Leaders
Mateusz Jędrzejewski

Trust and Surrender

This weekend immersion is an opportunity to get closer to what deeply matters for you and how you can bring it into your life. Explore what it is like for you to really show up with your truth and lead yourself. Find new ways of really being with others and to cultivate connection.

Time and Place
October 24-26
Stockholm, Sweden

Leaders
Peter Munthe-Kaas
Mareike Christensen

Where to learn

There is currently only one school where you can learn how to lead Circling. The Circling Institute has trainings where you get to go deeply into the practice and learn how to lead it.

Circling Institute

The Circling® Institute is committed to making the Original Circling® Approach available to individuals who want more fulfilling relationships and a deeper experience of community… AND coaches who want to facilitate radical transformation for their clients.

Integral Circling School

The Integral Circling School (ICS) is a community and training platform dedicated to the practice of Circling—a powerful relational practice that fosters deep presence, authentic communication, and meaningful connection. Whether you're here to deepen your relational intelligence or train as a facilitator, ICS provides a structured and supportive space for your growth.

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This article was written by Peter Munthe-Kaas. If you feel like something is missing or want to add something feel free to get in touch.

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Circling

What is Circling

What does it look like?

Related practices

Leaders of Circling

Selected videos from youtube

Upcoming Circling events

Where to learn

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