Elana Staynings

Hi there!I'm Elana, a psychology student based in Sydney, Australia and the founder of Side by Side Circles. We are dedicated to empowering women to connect with their intuition and create a more meaningful and fulfilling life through connection. With a deep passion for personal growth, I have spent years studying and embodying various practices that best serve me. Side by Side aims to create communities of empowered and awakened women who come together to express themselves authentically without judgment, and support each other on their personal journeys. Bharti joined Side by Side Circles as a circle host in November 2023. She loves to encourage women to shine brightly and to have the courage to be seen and loved fully. She is a trained breathwork facilitator and intuitively guides the circle for what she feels the women present need moment-to-moment.Our women's circles are a welcoming and supportive space where women can come together to connect, reflect, and grow in community. Each circle is roughly 1.5-2 hours long and is facilitated by a guide who creates a safe and sacred space for exploration and learning.Overall, participants can expect to be held in a supportive and non-judgmental space, where they can connect with other women in a meaningful way. The circle is a place of growth, healing, and community, where participants can deepen their self-awareness and find the courage and clarity to live their best lives.