Inner Awakening Writing Center

Testimonials:

“Writing used to be intimidating to me, but this course and learning to structure my writing helped ease my intimidation. Meera is very passionate about writing and meditation, and her presentation is relaxed yet professional, which makes for a very safe learning environment.” —Heidi, Maryland

“For me, the most helpful aspect of the workshop is meditating after writing. That helped to move through the emotions that writing stirred up. Also, it was very helpful that the workshop materials were so clear and organized. It was great to have the techniques spelled out and give more direction/focus to my journaling.” —Andy N., PhD, Portland, OR

“The techniques I found most helpful were writing without emotion and also writing after meditation. I experienced how meditation improves the flow of creativity in writing my thoughts and feelings. I will use meditation — even very short meditations — to enhance the creative flow in my writing.” —Gitabai Heater, MFT, Nevada City, CA

“Awakening our highest self through meditation before and after writing affected the nature of how I experienced the writing and how I could more easily attune from a higher perspective the feelings and reactions I was experiencing from the day. The meditation helped me write from a place of less distraction and clearer feeling.” —Jayashree Alvarez, PhD, Portland, OR

“In this course, I found it most helpful to discover the importance of releasing trapped energy from both positive and traumatic experiences. It was also my first experience with the term ‘expressive writing’ and the element of inner integrity in writing – being completely honest with oneself. But now I am going to start journalling again. I gave it up because I thought that it was just a way of dwelling on past events rather than living in the now and moving forward in life. I see now that it could help me reveal patterns that are keeping me stuck. And Meera is awesome. Her passion is obvious and she shines with enthusiasm. She is interactive and encourages questions and participation. ” —Nila, Truckee, CA

“Incorporating meditation in the writing process was extremely helpful in bringing to my consciousness a topic on which to write. Following writing with meditation helped me to resolve my emotional conflicts, and to end the session with clarity and a sense of calmness. I will now use meditation with writing and will strive to write daily.” —Julia S., body worker, Springfield, OR

“Learning how to process my memories through expressive writing provided just the new skill I needed at just the right time. Meera is enthusiastic and was very informative. I’d love to work with her again and recommend this course for all people wishing to heal and gain deeper awareness.” —Dawn, Nevada City, CA

“The techniques taught in the workshop that were most helpful for me were writing with emotion and detailed description, and slowing down thoughts by meditating. It was also helpful to learn how to use expressive writing and meditation as a tool both personally and professionally as a way to process and release traumatic experiences. I will definitely use techniques learned in the workshop.” —Diane Gudmundsen, chiropractor and yoga teacher, Hillsboro, OR

“The component of using meditation for further and deeper reflection was invaluable. Honestly, I can’t imagine introspective or creative writing without meditation!” —Indra Kaufman, web designer, Nevada City, CA

“Meditating before and after writing helped me recognise emotions, and also helped me detach or let go of them. It was a really inspiring workshop!” —Benedetta, Assisi, Italy

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“I came here to find space and time for myself and I got exactly what I needed. I am leaving more centered and stronger than I came. The room was great, the food was amazing, and the people were really nice and respectful. I want to come back to learn about meditation and yoga.

—K.T., Portland, OR

Private sessions:

Deepen your journaling practice with techniques designed to awaken clarity and intuition!

Request a Writing to Heal workshop that focuses on the unique interests and needs of your group

For groups including but not limited to clients at counseling centers, those building life skills, or those processing life events such as transition, marriage dissolution, empty nesting, loss of loved ones

Facilitated at Ananda Laurelwood or a location of your choice

To schedule services with Meera, contact:

meera@anandalaurelwood.org

949-280-5963 (call or text)

Inner Awakening Facilitator: Meera Grace Hoon, M.A.

melissa-grace-hoonMeera is a life skills counselor and journalist who reported on human rights abuses across the globe, including Vietnam, South Africa and Mexico, before becoming an anti-human trafficking specialist in Los Angeles, Sacramento and New York, where she began facilitating Writing to Heal workshops to survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Her clients’ tremendous growth and resiliency inspired her dedication to helping people from all walks of life heal and grow by awakening their potential through journaling. Meera is the Director of the Writing and Consciousness Academy at Ananda Laurelwood.

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