Iris Trienekens
 

CIRCLE WORK

Circle work is as ancient as humanity. People always gathered in circle; around a fire, around a new born, to come together, to celebrate life, to talk story. In a circle no one sits at the front or in the middle, everyone has an equal position to one another. Most of us remember sitting in circle as a child. To start the day at school, to sing a song, to listen to a story of a teacher or a classmate. Somehow then we still remember the power of circle work. When we gather in circle again we remember through the memory of our cells, the connection it brings, who we truly are and why we are here at this time.

The circles are performed in a ceremonial manner, connected to the rythms of nature. Everything in nature moves in waves, spirals and circles. Working together in circle can be an incredible powerful and transformative way of upgrading energy (in other words: healing.) It will be your individual journey, while serving the collective and you will be guided throughout the process.

My circle work and ceremonies range between 90 - 180 MINTUES and are offered private or in retreats. At the moment I offer Cacao ceremonies, Spirit of Aloha Rituals and a Spirit of the Cacao workshops.

Are you curious? Inquire to book a circle journey or ceremony for a birthday or other important life transition.

 
 
 

 
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Example of a Circle workshop

• Walk in
• Welcome
• Opening Circle
• Meditation & Song
• Hawaiian Bowl of Light Meditation

• Tea Break or Lunch
• Yin Yoga
• Ho’oponopono Inner Child Journey
• Closing circle

 

Workshop content

Working in Circle

Gathering in circle has been done since the beginning of time. When we sit in circle we are all equal to each other, we can all see each other and listen more easily to what is shared amongst each other. Working in circle is a sacred way of gathering.

Cacao Ceremony

Cacao, cocoa, is a plant medicine that was used way back by the Mayans and Aztecs in rituals and ceremonies. It has a grounding, healing and heart opening effect on the physical, emotional and energy body. In recent years pure cacao in ceremonial ways has made it's come back and has been rediscovered by Western society. I believe it is these times that require this medicine for us to remember who we truly are and what we are here for.

Through ceremony we remember how to be present, how to live consciously, how to connect to gratitude for all that the Earth provides. Cacao opens us up to forgiveness, supports us to process grieve and shows us a window of possibilities. It's our own choice to go through the window and start to live more in line with our hearts purpose.

In my ceremonies I hold space for the process that participants go through. I use drumming, guided meditation and voice expression. I often work with musicians which guide and support with their medicine songs. I feel grateful to be on this path and inspired to offer Cacao where ever people feel attracted to it; at consciousness festivals, in private living room settings or in small-large businesses.

The Bowl of Light

The Bowl of Light is a Hawaiian technique. Through meditation we will explain how the technique is used. It is simple yet supports in deep work. Removing that what has been carried forward for a long time and hasn't been serving you or even blocking you in living your highest potential.

Ho’oponopono

The Ho’oponopono has been used in Hawaiian tradition amongst families. When a family member had a problem it was considered as a problem of the entire family. Working together with the Ho‘oponopono would heal everyone as we all are connected as one. Ho’oponopono means 'to make right, to make right’, using four small sentences: “I am sorry, Please forgive me, I love you, Thank you”.

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient way of moving the body in and out of poses, connecting body and mind through breath. We use yoga in our workshops to move the body and get the energy flowing. Stored emotions and blockages can be opened up and released through mindfully moving and breathing. This supports the process of all the work described above.

Is this for you?

Most definitely yes! You found this page and you are reading this. There's a reason for that. But to give you some more ground to stand on we'll describe who benefits from our workshops the most. All people that: are open-minded, willing to face both their light and their shadow, interested in self-development, love Hawaii, are into nature, have a strong urge to discover more about Hawaii, haven't taken the time for themselves lately, take care more of others then themselves, are looking for their vibe-tribe, like to get to know hidden gems within themselves, are nervous to gather in circle, that already know how much they resonate with the Spirit of Aloha.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Depending on which workshop you've booked we provide mats, bolsters, tea & fruit and/ or lunch.

You will receive an email about the details of your workshop. If you have any questions reach out and contact us here.