With Breath: A Somatic Writing Workshop at Petals & Pages

About the workshop: The goal of this workshop is to create a safe and inclusive space for participants to explore the connection between their physical and subtle bodies and writing. We will move through a variety of somatic experiences and rituals including guided mindfulness, breathing techniques, and gentle physical movement. In connection with the somatic experiences, we will have space for generative writing and reflection. The writing aspect will be open and can be applied to any style of writing- although it most easily lends itself to poetry and creative nonfiction. There is no prior experience needed, and this will be accessible for every person and body. The activities will be led with a safe and trauma-informed process.

Tickets are $10-20 sliding scale, pay what you can.

About the instructor: Ashley Howell Bunn (she/they) completed her MFA in poetry through Regis University and holds a MA in Literature from Northwestern University. Their work has previously appeared in The Colorado Sun, South Broadway Ghost Society, Twenty Bellows, Tiny Spoon, Champagne Room Journal and others. Their first book, in coming light, was published in 2022 by Middle Creek Publishing. She leads somatic writing workshops and has offered workshops through Sundress Publications, Sims Library of Poetry, Regis University and through her own business, Howell and Heal. They are an E-RYT 500 certified Yoga guide with training in Yin, restorative, Yoga Nidra, trauma-informed yoga as well as somatic coaching. She is an adjunct instructor of English at the Community College of Denver and enjoys living close to the mountains with her family.

Host or Publisher Petals & Pages