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With: Geertje Couwenbergh
Date: 29-06-2012
Writing, yoga and meditation are three complementary paths leading to the same goal: becoming completely present. After a personal quest of many years Geertje will share how a combination of writing, yoga and meditation can lead to enjoyment in life. This intensive is based on her book 'ZIN: Lust in je Leven door Schrijven' (enjoying your life through writing).
Besides surprising writing assignments we use easy yoga- meditation and conversation techniques to contact our One Great Life. In this Intensive you are not required to produce an end product or read something out loud. All beginners are welcome. The only requirements are a fast pen, a sturdy notebook and yourself. What we search for is literally within our reach. We go for the jackpot.
What is WROGA?
WROGA (writing and yoga) is a mixture of writing, yoga and meditation, developed by Geertje Couwenbergh. It is a way of writing involving not only our brain, but also our heart and body. By approaching writing as a practice
such as yoga, meditation or running, it becomes a way of training the 'presence muscles'. It makes your heart and mind more flexible, courageous and more available to yourself and others. WROGA teaches you to write and live better, with more sincerity and juiciness!
Program:
Friday: #HEARTCORE Workshop
During this evening workshop Geertje will lead you in practicing maitri, or loving kindness. This ancient contemplative meditation renders us 'heartcore': fearlessly generous. Here we sharpen the tools for our weekend's work: an open mind and heart. This workshop is based on Geertje's new book called HEARTCORE: a plea for relentless kindness as a solution for everything.
This ancient practice is an antidote for narrow mindedness, cruelty and depression. It is manure for the cultivation of a strong heart. A heart with space for creatures and situations beyond our comfort zone, beyond the limits of the known, of our country, our ideas. It almost literally enlarges our world. It makes us more kind. Never mind our religious, political or cultural backgrounds, this is the practice of being human.
Saturday: 'First Thought, Best Thought': writing with your body
This second part of the Weekend Intensive will be dedicated to exploring a new way of writing. This practice not only involves the brain, but the entire body. You learn how to write from your 'first thoughts', thus liberating your uncensored self. By tapping into the abundance of triggers in the present moment you learn to establish contact with your writing - and life itself.
This day includes a vinyasa yoga session with Jasmijn Koelink, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, formal and informal exchanges and writing
assignments.
Sunday: Befriending your Inner Critic
Writing knows lots of rules. You have probably learned to write neatly, to make clear sentences, to have a distinct message, to produce something worthwhile. Unfortunately we have all these expectations not only for our writing, but also for other aspects of our lives. As a result, many of us have a very well developed Inner Critic, in the shape of self doubt, uncertainty and listlessness. In this final part of the Intensive you get to know your inner critic up close and personal, and to befriend him in the end. This day includes a yin-yang yoga session with Jasmijn Koeling, led meditation, sharing, writing assignments and group closure.
About Geertje Couwenbergh
Geertje is a writer, anthropologist, innerpreneur and author of various books, on which the present Intensive is based. She leads international writing workshops with elements of yoga and meditation. For more information please go to www.PotentialBuddha.com
About Jasmijn Koelink
Jasmijn is a psychologist and certified yoga teacher (RYS®). She will lead the various forms of yoga we practice during this Intensive.
Reactions from earlier participants in Geertje's writing courses:
"The most fun course I have taken in a long time. It is fun, relaxing, informative, liberating, inspiring, an exploration."
"Spontaneous, real, honest, 'shameless'!"
"Geertje is very inspiring with her contagious enthusiasm and sense of humour. Profound themes are presented in such a down to earth manner that it is easy to participate."
"Great course, brought me more consciousness, alertness. It stimulates serious story writing besides keeping a journal, which I have been doing most of my life."
Dates: 29 and 30 June, 1 July 2012
Time:
Friday 29 June: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday June 30: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday July 1, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Price:
Only Friday: 20 euro
All days: 195 euro
REGISTRATION: to participate in this workshop send an email to registration@delightyoga.nl. Full payment is required to ensure your place. Registration is confirmed when transfer is complete.
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