Centering Circles FAQ

CENTERING CIRCLES FAQ

What: Centering Circles are intentional, contemplative listening groups (5-6 people) where we gently tune into our embodied experience, finding rest in the in-flow and out-flow of Divine Life.

Together we cultivate presence with ourselves, each other, and the Divine, as a way of return to the truth that Love moves, grounds and holds us.  

Composition: Each Circle, whether online or in-person, is grounded in three main elements that nurture inner growth, rest and connection to self, others and God.

  • Somatic Practice

  • Centering Prayer

    • Centering Prayer, a surrender method of meditation, or silent contemplative prayer, reaches back to the early days of Christianity. This receptive practice gently invites you to quiet into silence with the aim of being  totally open to the Presence of Divine Love that is always flowing in and out of our own center. Father Thomas Keating is one of the originators, champions and teachers of Centering Prayer - and I will offer teachings from his student Cynthia Bourgault and her book, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening.

  • Group Spiritual Direction

    • What is Group Spiritual Direction?
      Group Spiritual Direction is like a garden where each person’s sacred story is tended with care. In this facilitated circle, members offer collective, contemplative listening, allowing the soul's wisdom to bloom naturally. Without any agenda to fix or change, the group attunes to the Divine's presence, trusting the organic growth that emerges from the shared experience and the movement of the Divine in each moment.

Commitment: Centering Circles are offered in Cycles, each consisting of 6-9 sessions that meet roughly every other week, either online or in person. 

Participants must commit to and pay for 1 full Cycle (6-9 sessions).

Which Cycle is for you?

Cycle Offerings

1) Beginning Cycle: The Beginning Cycle is ideal for newcomers to Centering Circles. It includes 6 circles focused on the foundational practice of Centering Prayer, a gentle introduction to somatic practice, and exploration of group sacred listening norms.

Ideal for those who desire to:

  • Begin or refresh their contemplative practice with group support.

  • Connect with their embodied experience through gentle guidance and sacred curiosity.

  • Find space to slow down and seek clarity amidst life’s chaos.

2) Continuing Cycle: The Continuing Cycle is for those who have completed the Beginning Cycle. It offers an opportunity to deepen your Centering Prayer and somatic practice with Inner Tasks for exploration between circles.

Ideal for those who desire to:

  • Deepen their practice with extended communal sits.

  • Explore the roots of Centering Prayer and the Christian contemplative tradition.

  • Engage in guided somatic practice to tend to and befriend their nervous system while listening to their embodied experience with kindness.

3) Deepening Cycle: The Deepening Cycle is designed for participants who have completed at least two cycles. It invites you to cultivate deeper growth based on the group's collective interests, such as archetypes, nervous system education, wisdom book studies, or ancestral and nature-based wisdom.

Ideal for those who desire to:

  • Nurture existing growth and deepen connection within a familiar group.

  • Co-create the Circle’s path with Devany, shaping the direction of exploration for both personal and communal flourishing.

**For alternative times or in-person Circles, please email Devany to discuss arrangements.

Cost:
Online Cycle: 3 monthly payments of $94.50, 9 sessions total
In-Person Cycle: 3 monthly payments of $135, 9 sessions total 

  • Note: You must sign up for the full cycle to secure your spot. If you need to miss a session, that’s okay.

~ Payment includes 1 free 1:1 session with Devany.


To reserve your spot in Circle, return to Centering Circles below.