Present Moment Circle is happening weekly in person on Kauai and also on Zoom

Present Moment Circle is a lightly facilitated, emergent practice of exploring the present moment in connection with others. The practice often looks like a mindful conversation that stays primarily about the present… what feelings, thoughts, sensations, or energies am I experiencing? How does what other participants say, do, or experience impact my moment? What curiosities are arising about the present experience of others in the group? Not only do we endeavor stay with the present, also intend to say only what is undeniable. Many have found these simple parameters to have a profound effect!

Present Moment Circle has roots in “Circling” (as emerged in the Bay Area in the mid 90’s) as well as various modalities of mindful communication. This is a confidential space where we take ownership for our experience, and refrain from attempting to fix or change others. Any participation is emergent and voluntary.

Facilitator: Ko Darlington carries 34 years of professional experience offering 1:1 therapies including somatic, energetic, dialog, craniosacral, visceral, and movement modalities, as well as facilitation of group practices and workshops. Present Moment Circle began in 2020 as a personal exploration with close community members and as online groups with therapy clients.

Words from Participants

“Present Moment Circle is amazing- I attended an in person circle with Ko regularly for a year. I had no experience when I came in and I was surprised how nourishing and supportive this weekly experience was for me. It deepened my sense of community, offered opportunity to grow in my relational skills (with clear tools I still use today), and deepened my presence and connection with myself. Most importantly it helped me hear others more deeply and improve connection in my relationships. I am forever grateful for this practice and would highly recommend Ko’s wise yet gentle approach as a facilitator. ”

“Present moment circles facilitated by Ko have been transformational for me. The combination of the commitment to stay in the experience of the personal present moment combined with deep curiosity about another’s experience is vulnerable, enlightening and intimate. I am part of many other ‘modalities’ and I know of no other way of being that brings this gift”

“Present Moment Circling with Ko is a kind of energy medicine in my experience.The practice helps me drop into what is deeply true in my body right now, integrating physical and emotional awareness that might otherwise remain hidden within. Under Ko’s guidance I feel more conscious, alive and aware in a kind of inescapable honest consciousness with my inner being.
I learn many communication tips, tools and techniques for deepening authentic connection with others. Heck, I just used these skills speaking with an insurance company on the phone the other day and received incredible benefit and outcome!”

Present Moment Circle on Kauai

Mondays 6:30-8:30pm in Kilauea (open to everyone)

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm in Kilauea (for those who have participated at least once already)

Thursdays 12-2 in Kapaa (open to everyone)

These are open circles with a maximum size of 6 participants in each meeting including Ko. First time is free! $20 per group after that. Check in with Ko if the contribution is an obstacle to participation.

Monday and Tuesday arrive anytime after 6pm to be social or get settled in and ready to start at 6:30pm. The container is sealed at 6:35. Thursdays arrive between 11:45 and 12 to start at 12. The container is sealed at 12:05.

Contact Ko to RSVP or for more info: 425-471-5479

Here is a one way communication Whatsapp thread where new groups or changes in location will be posted.

Present Moment Circle on Zoom

Mondays at 4:30PM PST/1:30PM HST - 90 minute session

Thursdays at 11AM PST /9AM HST - 90 minute session

The online sessions are open groups with no RSVP required. The zoom link below is always the way in. If over 6 participants are present we may breakout into smaller groups. If less than 3, we may decide not to practice that day. The container is generally sealed 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. Occasionally the group is postponed due to illness or travel, so if you want to be 100% sure it’s happening, join this WhatsApp group where cancellations are posted or text Ko at 425-471-5479 to confirm.

First time is free! $20 per group thereafter.

Zoom LInk: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7592763373