The unfolding of a YAS4US session follows a rhythm that begins even before the Crucible is formed and continues until the circle dissolves back into ordinary space. The flow is guided but not rigid, giving enough structure for depth while allowing the energy of the Field to breathe.
Welcoming. Every session begins with a simple welcome. The Facilitation team greets those gathered, sets tone and intention, and signals the shift from ordinary time into YAS4US time.
Scratchers. Before the Crucible is formed, the Facilitators lead Scratchers: short, sharp, and provocative participatory exercises that activate the group and stir what lies beneath the surface. Scratchers awaken the Field, exposing material for group activation and connection.
Casting the Torus. After Scratchers, the Field is intentionally cast into form. Chairs are brought in to create the Crucible Circle, and the Eye is defined by the placement of the Asase mat at its center. This act marks the shift from warm-up into the container itself.
Beginning the YAS4US. With the Torus cast, the Facilitation team begins guiding the rhythm. This is the point where Players are called into the Eye with their Offerings; Reflections arise in resonance. What has been stirred in the Scratchers now finds expression, and the flow of the YAS4US unfolds.
Intermissions. For longer gatherings, breaks are usually scheduled in advance. At times, Facilitators may also call for spontaneous intermissions when the Field needs to settle or bodies need a pause or refresh. These breaks are short and framed clearly, so the container is not dissipated.
Completing the YAS4US. Closure is marked as a ritual in itself. Facilitators guide the group into gratitude, acknowledgments, and collective recognition of what has been carried together. YAS4US is formally closed through the ritual removal of the Asase from the Eye and the dismantling of the Crucible seats: a clear signal that the container has been released.
Transition to Social Space. After YAS4US concludes, the group shifts into social space in celebration and exaltation. There may be music, drumming, voicing and dancing. And participants re-connecting with each other as they leave the YAS4US sanctified space, shifting into ordinary conversation, food, or relaxation. This transition is part of the practice, helping participants re-enter everyday life while still carrying the depth of what was shared.
Apprenticeship & Continuity. YAS4US grows by apprenticeship. Flanking team members support the Weaver, Conductor, Balombo, and other seasoned Facilitators, learning by doing. This culture of practice is summed up in the phrase: "Each One, Teach One." Responsibility is shared and passed on, ensuring that the practice remains a living tradition rather than a fixed formula.