Circling with Kan Yan and Ahran Lee

Discover the transformative power of relational presence at Circling. This experiential practice deepens self-awareness and connection through "here and now" techniques like Circling and T-group. By engaging in active listening, authentic expression, and relational feedback, you'll cultivate deeper presence and insight into interpersonal dynamics.

To create the best experience for all participants, we’re offering two groups:

• Beginner Circling: Ideal for those new to Circling or looking to deepen foundational skills. Expect guided instruction and structured exercises to ease you into the practice.

• Experienced Circling: Designed for those with prior Circling experience who are comfortable navigating group dynamics with minimal facilitation. Expect deeper dives into presence and nuanced relational edges.

Both groups will have a 12-person cap to ensure a rich experience. You must participate in the group you register for. You cannot register for one and attend the other.

Sliding Scale Pricing: Suggested donation $20–$35. If this is a barrier, please consider volunteering through the Alembic website.

Pre-registration is required—Walk-ins only accommodated if there are fewer than 12 participants in the group you want to join.

Kan Yan is a first generation Chinese American living in Berkeley, California. He works as a consultant and executive coach helping purpose-driven leaders and organizations realize their visions through cultivating wisdom and effectiveness. He has worked for the UN, US Federal Courts, and McKinsey & Company where he consulted Fortune 500 clients on leadership development with a focus on mindfulness. His recent work has focused on organizations advocating for psychedelic medicine including developing the strategic plan for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Kan has spent hundreds of days in silent meditation retreat and teaches about Buddhism. He has facilitated process groups focused on shared identities including groups for men, BIPOC, and Chinese heritage people. He teaches contemplative movement practices and loves to bring embodiment into his facilitation.
Ahran Lee is a 1.5 Korean American personal liberation coach, facilitator, multidisciplinary artist, and speaker based in Berkeley, California. Cultivating interconnectedness and kinship is central to her work as a coach, artist, and community leader. Ahran loves designing community spaces where she facilitates collective creativity and vulnerable sharing to transmute pain into collective healing. Ahran combines her experience as a multidisciplinary artist, daughter of immigrants, and survivor, weaving mind-body modalities and anti-racist practices into her work. Ahran wants to be the first generation in her lineage who boldly breaks away from unhealthy patterns by creating and occupying space loudly and proudly. Ahran is an energy mover. Ahran is an ancestral pattern shifter. You can learn more about her work at www.instagram.com/ahranmakes/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Berkeley Alembic, 2820 Seventh Street, Berkeley, United States