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
Description
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.
Content
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
What can you learn?
Learn the basics of mindfulness
Discover the benefits of journalling
Write your own poems
Meet other like-minded people
Teaching
Taught online via Zoom in eight 90-minute sessions
Starts in March 2021 (or as near as possible)
No experience necessary
Payment
This course is bought to you by RBKC Arts Grants and is Free of charge to participants
Enrol via email: Admin@insightmind.co.uk
Read about your facilitator here
Questions, email Beverley@insightmind.co.uk
We would love to hear feedback on your experience if you do attend this course