Finding your Pen: A retreat to inspire the mind and body through Writing and Yoga

“Through yoga you find your breath and through writing you give your breath a voice.”

 -Jeannine Ouellette

The dynamic art of writing and yoga has a profound way of providing a creative shift. The practice of writing and yoga together can ignite your creative fire and re-awaken your authentic voice. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sautee Nacoochee, you can find a new home for the weekend allowing you to remove everyday distractions and allow space for creative exploration.

Stress and tension can block creativity as well as block chakras, limiting movement with your body. When the tensions of the body are eased, so are the tensions of the mind. During our weekend retreat we will give ourselves the space we desperately deserve and dive deep into our innovative potential and release our body from all the collected tension. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “writer” or “yogi”, writing and yoga can change your life by the simple intention of showing up for yourself.

Whether you’re a beginner, a published author, or new to yoga, Reanna and Kristen’s knowledge, through the extensive study of writing and yoga, will help to awaken a deeper connection between you, your pen, and your mat.

You can expect to leave the weekend with:

• A deeper connection with yourself through writing exercises and yoga practices
• A journal with pages of personal writings and insight into your creative potential
• Mindfulness and self-care practices to keep you centered and focused through your new or renewed journey in writing
• Knowledge of easy yoga asanas, to prevent writer’s back pain, hunched shoulders, and tightness in hips and legs
• A community of support through your new-found friends from the retreat
• A sense of rejuvenation and renewal

 Weekend Schedule at a Glance:

1st Day (Friday) – What does writing mean to you?
3:00-4:00 PM Check in
Teacher/Student Introduction, Review of weekend schedule & the start of our writing activities
Dinner
Ayurveda and Chakras writing activities
Chakra Yin/Restorative Yoga Practice

2nd Day (Saturday) – Imagery
Outdoor Yoga/Meditation
Breakfast
Writing Activities & Chair Yoga
Nature Walking Meditation Writing Activity
Lunch
Rest, Relax, and Reflect
Writing Activities
Bond Fire (weather permitting)

 3rd Day (Sunday) – Self-Reflecting
Outdoor Yoga practice
Breakfast
Final Writing activities
Lunch
1:00 PM Check Out

*Retreat is eligible for 6 CE hours with Yoga Alliance under Techniques, Training, & Practice

Sign up early and take advantage of a $50 discount if you register before February 1, 2020.  All you need to do is enter the word earlybird in the discount code field towards the bottom of your registration form.

If you have questions or would like additional information about the retreat, please contact Reanna at wildleafyoga@gmail.com.