Labor Day Liberation Through Yoga & Writing

@ The Radiant Word: Kundalini and Nidra for Insight, Creativity, and Clarity In this yoga & writing workshop we will still our inner waters, the emotions and the mind, slipping out of our head on a journey that will drop us into our heart and soul using Kundalini Yoga movements, meditations, and yoga nidra. This workshop is for everyone, writers and non-writers, as an opportunity to use words as a tool for opening, for insight, feeling, reflection, and healing. No prior experience needed. Just come with an open mind. If you are already a writer please join us too! We welcome all forms of writing: storytelling, memoirs, poetry, journaling/diary. On this weekend we will each create our own story as we share this experience. Cost: $450 – Select “Writing Workshop” as an “Extra” when you make your Accommodations reservation Plus Accommodations – Reserve a room for September 3-8, 2026 BOOK THIS SPECIAL RETREAT NOW Be sure to select “Writing Workshop” as an “Extra” when you book. This yoga & writing workshop is open to all writers at all levels, and all those familiar or unfamiliar with Kundalini and Nidra yoga. This writing retreat offers: structured writing exercises, a supportive environment for sharing your work, a 30-minute private session with the instructor, and tips on how to integrate writing into your life. Donna/Amrita Davidge has taught writing workshops at Sewall House for many years in California, Virginia, New York City, Long Island, and the Dominican Republic. Having published her 3rd and 4th titles in March 2026, Donna is inspired to share what she has learned in the process of her own writing, especially the importance of writing as a tool for healing and self growth. With so many people now using AI to do their writing for them, and more joining their ranks every day, Donna wants to emphasize how important writing is to helping us stay in touch with ourselves. Schedule/Itinerary Thursday – SETTLING IN 5:30 – 7:00 PM Therapeutic Yoga – Yin, Restorative, or Kundalini 7:00 PM Vegetarian Dinner & Dessert 8:00 – 10:30 PM Sauna & Jacuzzi or just relax! Friday through Sunday – THE WORKSHOP 6:00 AM High Octane coffee and a variety of teas, including Yogi tea 7:30 – 8:00 AM Silent meditation 8:00 – 9:30 AM Yoga – Hatha/Vinyasa-style yoga practice with Donna/Amrita 9:30 AM Breakfast, including homemade granola, oatmeal, fruit, nut butters, homemade bread, Yogi tea, and coffee. 10:00 – 11:00 AM FREE TIME – Reading, journaling, biking, walking, hiking, massage, lake activities. 11AM – 2:00 PM WORKSHOP SESSION: Includes specific practices and meditations to help the student drop into their heart and out of their head. Donna will offer prompts to also get creative juices flowing. FRIDAY – Personal Memory – We will use various techniques to get everyone writing through/about a personal memory. SATURDAY – Inside our Chakra System – We’ll discover how our energy systems affect our lives, and write about that experience. SUNDAY – Where To Go From Here – We’ll tie up the formal workshop sessions with an optional sharing of our writing. Then we’ll dive into a special section on self publishing: To do or not to do, that is the question. Donna has learned from her personal experience and has a lot of answers! 2:00 PM Mid-day meal. Dine in or, for an additional fee, we can prepare lunch to take with you on an outing. 2:30 – 5:00 PM FREE TIME – Self-study, book a massage, or get into the great outdoors. Ask us about lake tours and canoe and kayak rentals. 5:30 – 7:00 PM Therapeutic Yoga – Yin, Restorative, or Kundalini 7:00 PM Vegetarian Dinner & Dessert 8:00 – 10:30 PM Sauna & Jacuzzi or just relax! Monday – INTEGRATION (highly recommended) Monday is a day for more writing and to integrate what you’ve taken in the past few days. Your writing and introspection juices should be flowing, so you can use this time to find a deeper level of insight. Donna will be around for consultation. Also, staying an extra day can help you avoid busy Labor Day travel. Our full retreat schedule—meditation, 2 yoga classes, 3 meals, outings, massage—will be available. Tuesday – DEPARTURE 6:00 AM High Octane coffee and a variety of teas, including Yogi tea 7:30 – 8:00 AM Silent meditation 8:00 – 9:30 AM Yoga – Hatha/Vinyasa-style yoga practice with Donna/Amrita 9:30 AM Breakfast, including homemade granola, oatmeal, fruit, nut butters, homemade bread, Yogi tea, and coffee. 11:00 AM Departure BOOK THIS SPECIAL RETREAT NOW Be sure to select “Writing Workshop” as an “Extra” when you book. Yoga is especially relevant to creativity because of the spiritual aspects of the practice. When you consider that the practice of yoga originated from that need for the individual to somehow unite with the universe, how can we not proceed to harness that energy for creative thought? Yoga provides that pathway to creativity thought to make it particularly helpful to the writer. Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path… exactly where you are meant to be right now… And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love. -Caroline Joy Adams, Author Do I need prior writing experience? No, you do not need prior writing experience. The workshop is open to all who want to explore journaling or writing from a creative heart-space, regardless of writing experience. How long is the workshop? Plan to arrive on Thursday evening, because the writing workshop is three days, with sessions Friday through Sunday from 11:00am to 2:00pm each day. You may depart Monday morning, although in the past many students plan to to depart on Tuesday morning, so they have an extra day to integrate what they’ve learned at the retreat. Is the usual daily yoga retreat schedule available to workshop participants? Yes. In addition to the writing workshop, each day offers, included in the price of accommodations, a morning meditation, two yoga classes, and three vegetarian meals. There is also plenty of time to continue writing on your own and to explore other local activities. What is the format of the workshop? Please see the schedule above. Which topics are covered? Please see the schedule above. Will I have the opportunity to share my writing with fellow participants? Yes. You will have time to share your writing. Though it is optional, many participants choose to share, as the space we create together is a safe and supportive one. Is a private consult available with the writing instructor? Yes. One-on-one sessions are included. Writers may submit up to five pages in advance and receive feedback. The private session can also be used to discuss your writing aspirations, routines that work, getting published, or other areas of interest. Where can I buy Donna’s books? You can get them all at Amazon. Her two latest ones are also available at Barnes & Noble. Or check your favorite bookstore! This writing & yoga workshop runs Friday through Sunday. To reap the full benefits of your retreat we recommend a five- or six-night stay to enjoy a relaxing day of yoga when you arrive and an extra integration day of writing in a retreat setting before you depart. 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