Telluride Yoga Festival

Ashley Shires, M.A., Creative Writing, is a contributing editor at SF Yoga Magazine. She is certified in Ashtanga Yoga with Richard Freeman, and she has studied with self-reflective writers including Cheryl Strayed and Dani Shapiro. With over 16 years of experience teaching writing and yoga classes, Ashley's passion is to help students connect to their hearts, tap into their creativity, and find meaning and joy in their lives.

Writing is an amazing contemplative tool, helping us to find meaning in our past and clarity in the present, shining light on our path ahead. We will practice self-compassion on this guided journey, exploring our stories as an act of healing and empowerment. The workshop will include guided meditations and writing prompts to help you tap into your heart and let your words flow. At the end of the timed writing sessions, you will have the opportunity to process the writing experience in a facilitated, supportive discussion. No critiques or workshopping, just pure, creative expression in a contemplative, nurturing environment. Please bring paper or a journal and a pen. All levels of writing experience welcome.