Lara Tupper

An invitation to stretch 

I'm lucky to teach at Kripalu Center, where yoga and writing go together like kale chips and quinoa. My own writing practice has benefited tremendously from the emotional self-inquiry and physical self-care encouraged at Kripalu. Whenever I feel stiff at my writing desk, or stiff in the brain, I know I can pause to loosen my limbs (and thoughts) with a few simple poses.

This fall, I invite you to spend time writing and stretching with me in the beautiful Berkshires during a four-day program, Opening Up to the Page. Cristie Newhart, Kripalu yoga teacher extraordinaire, will lead sequences designed to unleash creativity. I'll provide daily writing time and tips for sustaining an invigorating word practice at home. Please see links below for more details. 

If you're based in the Berkshires, I'll host weekly writing sessions in Stockbridge starting next Wednesday, September 2. Workshops will begin with painless writing exercises followed by (optional) time to share…