#44 Yoga & Writing with Erin Joosse
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In this episode I chat with writer and yoga teacher, Erin Joosse. We chat about:
- Fitting a yoga practice into a busy life
- Yoga "seasons" and how the focus of yoga practice can change with time
- The thread of writing and creativity throughout Erin's life
- Practicing presence through writing
- Writing vs editing
- Erin's suggestions for creating a mindful writing habit
- Erin's upcoming online writing course and in person retreat
Erin's Bio:
Erin Joosse has been a student of yoga since the early 90’s and has taught yoga and mindfulness for more than two decades. She founded Source Yoga, a yoga studio in Tacoma, WA in 2005. She is a yoga instructor certified at the 500 Hour Level, and a Certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute. She continues to study, train, and practice, and makes time annually for silent meditation retreats. She is also a devoted writer who practices daily and is working on her first book. Erin teaches yoga, meditation, and creativity as mindful practice. She is passionate about leading retreats, mentoring yoga teachers, and guiding the direction of Source Yoga.
Erin's Links:
Erin's yoga studio website
Erin on instagram
Erin's yoga studio on instagram
Erin's yoga studio on Facebook
Writing Your Way Home: online mindful writing course with Erin
Finding Balance & Steadiness: a contemplative yoga & mindfulness retreat
Books mentioned:
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
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