"Writing from the Chakras" is an experiential creativity workshop offered through Hidden River Arts, an interdisciplinary arts organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our upcoming weekend intensive will be held August 28-30 at the St. A full schedule of our offered workshops is forthcoming.
“Writing from the Chakras” is a program designed by our Founding Director, writer and arts educator, Debra Leigh Scott. An award-winning, published writer and playwright, Debra has been an arts educator running popular creative writing workshops, both privately and at universities for over 15 years. She is also a scholar of world religions, spending over ten years in both academic and experiential spiritual study.
“Writing From the Chakras” is a unique program which is born from the combination of both of these areas of Debra’s passion and expertise — the creative and the spiritual/experiential. Participants are introduced to the chakra system, understood for thousands of years in Indian culture, and through the study of practices like yoga. They are led gently through the understanding of what each chakra energy center holds, how to know if there is blockage or over-activity in each center, and how to balance each chakra. Using a combination of guided breathwork, yoga, hand mudras, meditation and other experiential practices, participants will free creative energy in a variety of ways, in order to unshackle the deepest and most unique forms of creative expression an artist can discover. No previous experience of any of these practices is necessary. The exploration also includes guided creative work that allows each participant to discover the stories, the images, the experiences held in each area of your physical body. By learning the language of the chakras, we not only learn how to address issues of healing, but how to “listen” to those stories, and to create from that place of wisdom. No former experience is required for any of the work, all of which is quite easy-going and friendly.
“Writing From the Chakras” workshops can be offered in a variety of ways. As a week-long workshop, participants meet once a day for a 3-4 hour session, then spend time privately working on the exercises, practices and writing activities. As a weekend intensive workshop, participants meet from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, in workshops that include exercise, practice and writing activities. Between the meetings, participants work on their exercises, practices and writing activities. Both the week-long and weekend programs culminate in a wrap up of the work, with sharing of the creative work and the experiential journey. The program can also be designed for private tutoring or coaching. It’s always possible to tailor-make the program for private groups, including special needs populations. To discuss bringing the program to your group, or for details on costs regarding our scheduled workshops, please email writingfromthechakras@gmail.com
