ebb & flow

a writing and meditation workshop

Please join Allison Rietta and award-winning Canadian poet and short story writer Laura Lush, for a three-hour Writing & Meditation workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity to ground yourself in two very important contemplative practices: writing and meditation. Writing itself can be a form of meditation. Meditation is good for your writing and good for your spirit. It helps release and let go of obstacles, as you begin to clear paths to unlocking creativity. This workshop includes a guided Yoga Nidra practice, ending with a healing sound bath.

Date: To be announced
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Location: hOMe studio, near Bathurst and St. Clair
Investment: $155 plus HST 

All bookings and inquiries must be made directly to Allison Rietta at Avreya.

details

Schedule

* Please arrive up to 10 minutes early in order to settle in.

14:00 - Begin with Grounding Practice
14:15 - Opening Circle + Introductions
14:25 - Writing Exercises
15:05 - Sharing
15:15 - Meditation Practice
15:30 - Break. Tea and Cookies
15:45 - Yoga Nidra, followed by live Sound Healing Bath
16:15 - Writing Exercises (using visualization, smell, touch and sound)
16:50 - Closing Circle + Final Sharing

*May be subject to change.

This workshop is intentionally designed for a small group, and is limited to 8 people—allowing each student to be given proper attention from the teacher. Book your space early.

testimonials

Laura Lush is a enthusiastic and rigorous educator. Her curiosity and generosity lead to lively and thoughtful discussions. I was full of excitement after every class, and impatient write.

—Jessamyn Polson

I have had several Yoga Nidra classes with Allison and it’s like being guided by an angel to get in touch with your body, mind and soul. Allison’s voice and energy bring you to an incredibly relaxed but alert state where the body is at its best to heal.

—Sandra Luz

your hosts

Allison Rietta

Allison is the founder of Avreya. She is passionate about holistic health and well-being. Allison created Avreya as a means to build a community that is immersed in love and healing. One that is joyous, grounding and full of connection. A deep desire within to inspire and share with others, and to awaken the spirit within each of us. She is a certified yoga teacher, mentor, and guide—with her practice deeply rooted in the holistic traditions of yoga and ayurveda. She studied at the acclaimed Yoga Therapy Toronto, a comprehensive and extensive teacher training program with the foundation based on the respected teachings of yoga master T.Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar, along with an integration of western Psychology and Therapy. 

Laura Lush

Laura is an award-winning poet and short story writer. As the author of six books, she has been teaching creative writing at the University of Toronto for over ten year. She is also the recipient of an Excellent of Teaching Award, School of Continuing Studies in 1997.