Heart Awakening Circle

An experiential group journey with Jude Lawrence.

You are invited to be deeply felt and clearly seen within a held group setting. Heart Awakening Circle is both a process of reconnecting with yourself and a practice of opening to authentic connection with others. In this carefully held group, the parts of you that have stayed out of reach can finally be met by others.

We begin with gentle embodiment practices and one-to-one connection exercises, gradually building trust and presence. From there, we gather in a seated circle to practice sharing and receiving real, lived experience — emotions, desires, creativity, and truth — as they arise.

Each circle is unique and alive. It may include moments of healing, empowerment, celebration, insight, or skillful intervention. The space is intentionally playful and creative, while being supported by clear structure and compassionate guidelines.

About the facilitator

Jude Lawrence is a facilitator, psychotherapist, and transformational coach with extensive international training in large group facilitation and personal transformation. He works both one-to-one and in group settings, supporting people to deepen self-connection, authenticity, and relational presence.

This event is inspired by and draws from the teachings of Christian Pankhurst (NL) and the Heart IQ training (www.heartiq.org), Janine Maree (AUS) of Red Earth Temple (https://redearthtemple.com), and Bruce Lyon (NZ) of Highden Temple (https://www.highdentemple.org).

Why this work matters

I have witnessed the raw beauty, power, and humanity that emerges in these circles. For me, they have been a profound source of growth, nourishment, and inspiration.

I believe the world deeply needs people who can hold spaces for strong and unpredictable energies — for anger, grief, love, joy, and desire. To awaken through the heart is to meet our full humanity. It is to feel and be felt at depth, to see and be seen, and to stay present with all that life brings.

A note on the group field

By gathering in a circle with a shared focus of attention, we create what is called a group field. This collective presence amplifies emotional energy, deepens insight, and supports meaningful change.

You contribute to the group field simply by being present. Previous personal experience in meditation, yoga, qigong, breathwork, embodiment, psychology, or spiritual practice can be supportive to the field — and it is absolutely not required. You are warmly welcome regardless of prior experience. Curiosity, openness, and willingness to engage are enough.

What you will learn

• Expressive skills that support authenticity, clarity, and honest desire

• How to stay embodied and self-connected while witnessing the experiences of others

• Practices to gently open the heart and body to greater feeling and aliveness

What you may experience

• The supportive power of mindful group dynamics

• Insight into mirroring and projection within relationships

• A deeper sense of shared humanity through intimate connection with others

Please consider

• This event is not intended as a replacement for psychiatric care. If you have a diagnosed psychiatric condition, please consult your doctor before attending.

• Because this is a group process, personal material may be activated that continues beyond the circle. Ongoing self-care, personal practice, and support from trusted friends or professionals may be helpful and are encouraged.

You are invited to come as you are — open, curious, and willing to explore what emerges.

Light snacks and tea will be provided as a part of your ticket contribution.