A day workshop of writing for wellbeing, poetry, Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Venue: The Bothies Conservatory at Scampston Hall, Malton, YO17 8NG. Date: TBC. Time: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Check back soon for more details and booking information.
Tag: writing for wellbeing workshops
Our roots are our hope
Ruth has been participating in my monthly Writing for Wellbeing workshops since we started over a year ago. She was new to creative writing. Since then, writing has become a regular practice for her. Below is a recent poem that she wrote independently from the workshops. She shared it with permission to reach a wider… Continue reading Our roots are our hope
A short memoir of movement and writing: Feldenkrais with writing
When I was between nine and eleven years old I wanted to go to dance classes. I didn’t know of any in my narrow world lived within a new build estate. My life consisted of going to school, playing on the estate with a neighbouring friend or two, visiting my grandparents and reading books from… Continue reading A short memoir of movement and writing: Feldenkrais with writing
A guest poem
At the beginning of each Writing for Wellbeing session that I facilitate, I read out what I call the ‘C’ words. These are my own words. I was touched that one of my participants in the group, after listening to a poem and being given prompts, decided to write a poem including the ‘C’ words.… Continue reading A guest poem
Demystifying Writing for Wellbeing events/workshops
I can’t write! I’ve never done any writing! I wouldn’t know what to write! Definitely not for me, I’m hopeless with words! These are some of the statements I have heard from people who would like to write. You can write! Do you write lists, messages to friends, on social media? We listen, we feel,… Continue reading Demystifying Writing for Wellbeing events/workshops