Mindful Poetry

A course for blind and visually impaired people with Dr Beverley Duguid – Saturday 20th March 11-12:30

What is it?

A series of workshops to explore mindfulness and poetry

Who is it for?

Blind and visually impaired adults, their support workers, friends and family

Mindfulness is a form of meditation which is used to combat stress, anxiety and depression.

Poetry has been used for centuries to convey thoughts and feelings on a particular subject.

This course combines mindfulness and poetry to help you craft poems and prose.

Listen to the way poetry can be used in meditation below.

Gentle movement and mindfulness

Creative writing exercises

Includes 2 sessions with guest poets to provide readings and guidance

Mindful poetry Facebook group

Online poetry exhibition

Learn the basics of mindfulness

Discover the benefits of journalling

Write your own poems

Meet other like-minded people

Taught online via Zoom in eight 90-minute sessions

Starts in March 2021 (or as near as possible)

No experience necessary

This course is bought to you by RBKC Arts Grants and is Free of charge to participants

We would love to hear feedback on your experience if you do attend this course