Writing & Yoga Retreats & Workshops in Taos, New Mexico:

• The Yoga of Writing at the University of New Mexico-Taos

> Treat Yourself to a Personal Yoga of Writing Retreat

“Count yourself as one of the privileged few writers if you are able to attend one of Monique's Yoga of Writing Workshops. Her extensive knowledge of Classic Yoga along with her impressive experience as a writer create a cutting edge workshop that helped me reconnect with my voice while nourishing my body and soul. If I had more money and time, I would be camping on Monique's doorstep, awaiting my daily inspiration.”

- Shannon Morrison, Ph.D.
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The goal of the Yoga of Writing workshops is personal reintegration—a state of personal clarity from where we discover our voice and story. It is the freedom from chronic disturbances and symptoms of stress that effect our immune system, mind, and emotional state. The Yoga of Writing is committed to helping writers:

• Center a nomadic mind
• Deepen spiritual attentiveness
• Improve physical well-being
• Tap into writer’s flow
• Clarify their vision in a nurturing environment

“The Yoga of Writing workshop was truly a turning point for me in getting over my fears of committing words to a page. What a relief! My practice helps me center and when in that state, I can let go of judgment and apprehension.”

- Laure Liverman
Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Yoga of Writing: Writing Funny
June 21 & 28, 2009 Sundays, 9am-5pm
University of New Mexico-Taos
ENG 298 / 1.0 credit units

Participants from the
Tapping Into the Flow Workshop

The Yoga of Writing: Writing Funny

English 298: The Yoga of Writing: Writing Funny is a 1-credit creative writing weekend workshop designed to help seasoned and aspiring writers experience the ease and confidence of expressing humor. Time-tested yogic disciplines act as a mentor for reconnecting with one’s authentic voice, enhancing concentration, and developing strategies for writing satire. The goal is to develop a writing & yoga habit by incorporating disciplines into one’s daily routine and to learn how to creatively express with the whole body, not just the mind.

In this course students will generate ideas, create drafts using writing prompts in combination with yogic techniques such as asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), chanting, and mantra japa (meditation). We will explore how breathing and movement together can act as a mentor for releasing humor, via fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. Students are encouraged to participate in all writing and yoga exercises. Adaptations will be made and encouraged in order to serve the needs of each participant.

Prior yoga experience is not required. Pre-registration for this workshop is required through UNM-Taos.  There is a UNM-Taos admission fee of $15; tuition for the course is $57. Please bring a notebook, writing instrument, comfortable clothing, and yoga mat. For additional information, call 505.737-6200.

The Yoga of Writing
Thursday, September 18, 9am-5pm
Copper Tree Wellness Studio
Hartford, WI

The Yoga of Writing

Gertrude Stein wrote for praise. Faulkner wrote for glory. Terry McMillan says writing is the only place she can be herself and not feel judged. Many write as a small dose of daily healing. Why do you write?

Monique inspires students to explore their creative truths by using simple yoga asanas, conscious breathing, Vedic chanting, and writng exercises as tools for unblocking creative potential. Writers will develop concentration and cultivate the discipline to write about topics close to the heart. Prior yoga experience is not required; exercises will be adapted to respect the fitness level of each participant. Open to beginning as well as seasoned writers.

Pre-registration for this workshop is required. Contact Copper Tree Wellness Studio or call 262-60-6688 for more information. Before July 31 registration $115, after August 1 $125. Please bring a notebook, writing instrument, comfortable clothing, and yoga mat.

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