The Circle · Community gatherings

Come for the practice. Stay for the connection.

The Circle is where we gather. Sound baths, drumming circles, seasonal rituals, ceremony, and community nights — shared experiences that give us a reason to step out of our individual worlds and into the room together.

Crystal singing bowls arranged for a community sound bath

What to expect

No right words. No performing your spirituality.

Crystal singing bowls set up on the forest floor
Crystal singing bowls, Ottawa.

Some gatherings are quiet. Others are a little weird.

Some gatherings are quiet and reflective. Others are grounding, playful, expressive, or a little weird. There is no expectation to arrive with something to process.

Come because you're curious.

You don't need to know the right words or perform your spirituality. Come because you're curious. Come because you want ritual in your life. Or just come because it sounds good.

Experiencing together, rather than being taught.

Community spaces centred around gathering, ritual, connection and shared practice. If you're looking for a structured session centred on learning or practising something specific, that's what workshops are for.

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Upcoming gatherings

What's coming up in The Circle.

From sound baths and seasonal gatherings to ritual, drumming and other shared experiences.

Something is brewing…

The next gathering is taking shape. Join the list to hear about dates first, or follow along on Instagram.

Hear about dates first

Recently

  • 25 Sept Most recent

    Sound Bath

    7:30 – 8:30 PM · Westcliffe Community Centre

    An hour of crystal singing bowls and sound to settle the body and quiet the noise. Come as you are, lie down, and receive.

    20 people max · 5 drop-in spots · No experience needed

    Pay what you can · $20 minimum

    Register on Instagram

    To register, DM @ascendingpriestess on Instagram.

Want first word on new gatherings? Join the list and you'll hear before Instagram does.

In their own words

What people say after gathering in circle.

“Healing sound baths with Bri are a next level experience. My mind and body responded in a way that's hard to describe, I felt so grounded at the end. The way she connects people to themselves and others is truly healing. This amazing circle of women came together and shared pain and joy, we grew and supported each other over the course of three days.”

— Jody Retreat & sound bath
A circle of women gathered around tables, laughing

Shared experiences that give us a reason to step out of our individual worlds and into the room together.

Come as you are. Just come.