Presented by Sandy Carlson and Sam Gluck
Learn meditative practices to open yourself to nature, connect with nature poetry, and then immerse yourself in the natural beauty at Wisdom House in this day-long poetry workshop.
Through centering, relaxation, guided meditations, visualizations, and yogic deep breathing techniques, you will get in touch with your nature and your creative process. Veteran yoga instructor Sam Gluck of Woodbury will lead the group in these practices. A yoga mat or thick towel or blanket is recommended for these exercises, which involve lying and sitting on the floor.
Following the meditative practices, you will consider some nature poetry from various times and places and engage in writing activities to be in conversation with your inner nature poet. Then, you’ll place yourself in the natural beauty enveloping Wisdom House to write your own poems. Sandy Carlson, who is Woodbury’s poet laureate emerita and lives in Southbury, will lead the poetry workshop. Poetry experience is not necessary.
COST | $75, lunch is included
We’re honored to offer scholarship opportunities to programs and retreats, creating opportunities for everyone. Please call (860) 567-3163 to find out more.
The health and safety of our guests and staff are of paramount importance to us. We follow the COVID-19 guidelines provided by the State of Connecticut and the CDC. If Wisdom House is forced to close to comply with the guidelines issued by the State of Connecticut or the CDC, we will return all funds received to date.
Sandy Carlson is a poet and a public school teacher living in Southbury, Connecticut. Poet laureate emerita of Woodbury, Sandy has published several collections of poetry, most recently a sonnet collection titled Finding Home. She enjoys connecting people through poetry and leads the Orenaug Mountain Poetry Group in Woodbury. Find out more about Sandy and her work at sandycarlson.net
Sam Gluck began yoga practice in 1970 and resided in a 3HO Yoga teaching training center from 1970 to1972 in San Rafael, California. During this time, he conducted Kundalini yoga classes in the San Francisco bay area. In 1972 he taught courses at Pace University in New York and at Sarah Lawrence College. Sam operated YogaSamadhi yoga studio in Westchester county New York for many years and conducted classes and workshops throughout Westchester. Sam has 55 years of daily yoga practice and is committed to the practice and teaching of yoga.