The Yoga of Writing with Wonder Weekend

at YOGASPACE in Brookfield, CT

April 27-28, 2007

Discover ways to write with fresh insight and heightened imagery.  Learn more precisely how your own writing faculties work in tandem with the body, breath, and connection to earth.  These workshops will weave brief lectures, studies of renowned writers' works, and integrated yoga/writing experiences that will change the way you approach your writing and your creative confidence.  Jeff's gentle techniques comfort the most timid of writers while challenging the more experienced.

No writing or yoga experience is necessary.

Introduction to Yoga of Writing with Wonder

Friday, April 27, 7:30-10:00 PM

Workshop

$25 pre-paid / $30 at door

This Friday night introductory session to Jeff's work will show you how yoga tools can be your muse as well as clean your windows of perception so you can write the whole-bodied truth.  We will discuss how writing with a wonder is a way to investigate, not escape, reality.  Then we will learn a sequence that helps cultivate concentration and prime perception that will lead us into a Yoga As Muse writing process.  Each person will end up with a surprisingly perceptive piece of poetry or prose.  Bring mat, notebook, and pen (or laptop).  If you have not worked with Jeff before and if you plan to attend the Saturday workshop, please attend this Friday night introduction.

Awakening our Sacred Tongue
 
Saturday, April 28, 12:30-1:30 PM

Talk & Performance

Join Yogi and author Jeff Davis for an exploration into the yogic "wonder" of writing.  From 12:30-1:30pm, Jeff will treat us to a talk & performance, elucidating the idea of 'joy-filled amazement' with sacred poetry by Hafiz, Mary Oliver and others.

Saturday, April 28, 2:00-6:00 PM

 Workshop

$45 pre-paid / $50 at door

Then from 2-6pm, join Jeff for his workshop "Awakening Our Sacred Tongue."  Sanskrit's sacredness stems in part from the words' sound, form, and resonance with earth.  So, too, English.  Following a discussion of the nature of sacred languages, we will participate in a series of writing exercises and yogic tools so that we as writers can bring out the hidden potency and sacredness of seemingly mundane English words.  Each participant will end up with a surprisingly powerful piece of writing in prose or poetry.  Included is a brief discussion of yoga's three states of awareness - wake, dream, & sleep - to help us delve into the bedrock of our words.  Bring mat, pen, and notebook (or laptop).

For the whole weekend experience:

Only $65 prepaid / $75 at the door. 

TO REGISTER: Please register online at YogaSpace's website. 

Directions.

Center to Page, LLC MOVING WRITERS FROM THE CENTER TO THE PAGE
156 Upper Whitfield Rd.
Accord, NY 12404
845.679.9441
info@centertopage.com
www.centertopage.com