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Yoga & Writing Spring Juncture Retreat

Renew • Honor • Activate

Who: A mixed group of writers and yogis and beginners of both, maxing out at 24 people; hosted by Dené Oglesby (200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher) and Mandy Mowers (that’s me!)

What: One-time yoga and writing workshop to ignite your creativity (view our event flyer here)

Where: Thornwood Yoga, 1427 Silver Street, Ashland, NE

Why: Tap into your creative power with yoga poses and writing prompts aimed to inspire. Welcome the potential of spring by celebrating this juncture.

When: Saturday, March 31, 2018 — 1–4 p.m.

How much: $75 — sign up at thornwoodyoga.com

What should I bring: A notebook and pen. Comfortable clothes.
Optional: Favorite yoga mat (mats and supports provided). Slippers.

For more details on the writing portion, read my writing workshop basics, or shoot me an email.

 

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Say yes! (a writing workshop)

Stick a toe in. Try out prompt-based writing just for fun, or to spark a new adventure. Say yes!

As Lucia Perillo says:
… fly to somewhere the signs say:
Yes Trespassing, Yes Smoking,
Yes Alcohol Allowed on Premises, Yes Shirt Yes Shoes
Yes Service Yes. Yes Loitering
here by this rocky coast whose waves are small
and will not break your neck; this ain’t no ocean, baby,
this is just the sea. Yes Swimming
Yes Bicycles Yes to Nude Sunbathing All Around …
– “Languedoc,” Luck is Luck

Who: A mixed group maxing out at 8 people (all are welcome)

What: One-time writing workshop aimed at fun and adventure

Where: Oxide Design Co., 3916 Farnam St., Omaha

Why: Because you’ve been wanting more creativity in your life, and writing intrigues you

When: Saturday, March 10 — 9:00–11:00 a.m.

How much: $20 — reserve your spot via email

What should I bring: Your preferred writing surface (notebook and pen or laptop)

For more details, read my writing workshop basics, or shoot me an email.

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Must love dog: A writing workshop

Come write on pet-inspired prompts while enjoying the company of our spunky border collie, Charlie.

Be part of my pilot group as I test the waters for young Charlie being present during an in-home writing group.

Who: A mixed group maxing out at 8 people

What: One-time writing workshop aimed at fun and practice

Where: 84th Street, Omaha (address and directions will be provided upon sign-up)

Why: Because you want to write more, and this will help you … plus, it’ll be fun!

When: Sunday, March 4 — 10:00 a.m.–noon

How much: $20 — reserve your spot via email

What should I bring: Your preferred writing surface (notebook and pen or laptop), cozy slippers if you’d like, pants that Charlie could jump on and not ruin

For more details, read my writing workshop basics, or shoot me an email.

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Writing workshop basics

I believe very much in affirming writers and building confidence in your own unique voice and style. Many of my workshops are built around prompts, to provide practice opportunities and a safe space if you choose to share what you wrote.

The basics of my prompt-based workshops:

  • We come together because we want to practice writing.
  • I’ll provide a prompt and give you about 10 minutes (depending on the prompt) to write whatever comes to mind. I’ll keep track of time and give you a 1-minute warning so you can wrap up your thoughts.
  • After each prompt, everyone is invited to share their writing or to talk about what the prompt uncovered, but you’re never pressured to share.
  • Absolutely no critique is to be given to this raw, just-written writing.
  • What is shared in this circle stays in this circle.

I frequently reference Pat Schneider, Writing Alone and with Others:

The Five Essential Affirmations

  1. Everyone has a strong, unique voice.
  2. Everyone is born with creative genius.
  3. Writing is an art form that belongs to all people.
  4. The teaching of craft can be done without damage to a writer’s original voice or artistic self-esteem.
  5. A writer is someone who writes.