Writing Salon Series
The Artist’s Way
Sundays 5pm starting June 1st
Summer is the season of play, indulging in the senses and beauty of life. Shift from a rigid structure of ‘doing’ into ‘being’ with 'the Artist's Way', Julia Cameron's brilliant best seller, a seminal guide for creative recallibration. Dive into personal practices outlined in the book, recovering core aspects of self to build confidence in your own unique voice, trust the flow of uncertainty and remember joy in the process of creation. On Sundays we gather for an ‘Artist Date,’ receiving inspiration from supportive community and nurturing your sacred relationship with the power creativity. Join us online or in-person at the artist’s mecca, in Solvang, Joy Cafe serving ceremonial elixirs, local wine and lots of love.
Writing Salons
Inspired by the Gateless method offering a solid framework of somatic ritual and brain science. We begin with guided relaxation where creativity comes alive. Shifting from analyzing into imagination, inspired by dreams and memories through a vivid internal landscape, then landing with a writing prompt. You’re welcome to write anything that flows through- no editing, no judgment just talk to the page from that unfiltered voice, we are so longing to hear. You’re invited, not forced, to share, activating new neural pathways, through only positive feedback, based on the work. Reinforcing the fact that it is okay to be creative, imperfect, think and feel for ourselves. Building confidence on and off the page, releasing dopamine, sharpening craft skills and fortifying the cathartic power of human connection.
Led by Alysa Osvog, Gateless trained Writing Facilitator who believes in the healing art of alchemy- moving the formless into form. She has inspired hundreds of writers and non-writers to listen to whispers in the white space that move thoughts and feelings into words and meaning.
Join us Fridays 12:15PST
Experience a weekend of resonance—where daily stress melts away, allowing you to ease into the extraordinary.
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Somatic Movement and Breath
Align physical movements with intention to balance the body and mind, in gentle practices to develop deeper resonance.
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Horse Resonance
Attune with the incredibly peaceful presence of horses and ponies through organic interaction, guided somatic coherence practice, and sound bath.
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Creative Expression
Awaken your innate desire to create and connect with a sense of freedom and joy. Nurture your creative genius in writing salons inspired by the idyllic charm of and abundant nature of SYV.