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Yoga As Muse: A Writing Retreat for Embodied Mind & Imagination with Jeffrey Davis The Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York Sept 19-24, 2010 The elusive muse has teased and evaded writers for centuries. Distractions, busy-ness, fear, self-criticism, and lack of compassion threaten to keep the muse away. If our muse is left unattended, we can grow irritable, frustrated, and thwarted in fulfilling our innate creative potential. Yoga As Muse inspires writers to discover how an energized body and expansive mind can awaken their muse. In this retreat-like course, we will integrate yoga's tools into a creative writing process that leads to authentic heart-centered writing. Through unique Yoga As Muse exercises that weave yoga with writing, discussions on the soul of craft, safe & optional Read-Aloud sessions, and short readings of professional writing, you will experience how yoga hones awareness of your embodied mind both on the mat and on the page. Ultimately, you will develop your own Yoga As Muse practice to take home. Confidence, versatility, authenticity - those three qualities Yoga As Muse instills in writers of all backgrounds. Curious yogis, journalers and aspiring writers, professional writers, and teachers of writing are welcome. No yoga background is required. Register online at Omega's website. OMEGA has consistently been at the forefront of human development. From nurturing early dialogues on the integration of modern medicine and natural healing; to designing programs that connect science, spirituality, and creativity; to laying the groundwork for new traditions and lifestyles, Omega continues to be a place where people from all walks of life come for inspiration, restoration, and new ideas. You'll find sanctuary among the rolling hills with access to the Long Pond Lake for kayaking, swimming, and lounging in a generous hammock.
The Omega Kitchen and the Omega Cafe work with local farmers to bring you the freshest ingredients. The Dining Hall accommodates all special diets. You also can take advantage of free daily yoga classes, evening sampler workshops & concerts, and more - or treat yourself to a sauna or to a massage at Omega's spa We will meet every morning for Yoga As Muse sessions and every afternoon for intimate craft discussions and optional, safe Read-Aloud sessions. The JOURNEY experience offers you the best of all worlds - transformational Yoga As Muse experiences, sessions on craft & feedback, conviviality, and solitude. Lodging ranges from dormitory-style to shared to private to tent. Bunk, twin, double, and queen-sized beds are available depending upon your preferences and budget. Register soon to get your choice. * a copy of The Journey from the Center to the Page (updated edition published by Monkfish, 2008) * notebook, pen, laptop (if you wish) * comfortable clothes for movement * walking shoes * clothes for temperatures ranging usually in the sunny 50s to 70s (Check the weather, though!) * an inspiring book * anything you've written that you want to develop or read aloud (not required) * a flashlight Omega is easily accessible by plane, train, automobile, or bus. Visit Omega's website for specific directions.
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