Conversations@efryomson is a unique reading series designed to supplement the popular Delbrook Visiting Writers Series. All events occur in the home of the Butler MFA program, the Efroymson Center for Creative Writing. The series offers more intimate and interactive events than standard readings. We’ve had speakers from a wide range of genres and perspectives, including: screenwriting and documentary, blogging, graphic novels, book reviewing, editing, spiritual writing, poetry therapy, and more. The series also includes bimonthly poetry lunch discussions guided by Mindy Dunn. It is intended to enrich the literary “conversation” and community in the MFA program, on campus, and in the broader Indianapolis community. In addition to the poetry lunch hours, this semester’s line-up includes high energy events like yoga and creative writing, a story slam, an MFA career panel, and a writing for well-bring workshop. For more information contact Mindy Dunn.
The conversations@efryomson series kicks off the spring line up with Wordbending: the Yoga of Writing led by Emma Hudelson on Thursday, January 28th at 6:00pm. A description of the event is included below.
Yoga is mastery of the activities of the mind. Then the seer rests in its true nature. (Yoga Sutra 1.2-1.3)
Yoga isn’t really about bendy bodies in designer spandex. Yoga actually means “to yoke” or “to join,” and it is the practice of mastering the mind in order to arrive at truth. Whether we’re writing fiction, poetry, or nonfiction, we are using the mental tool of language, joining words together to create a meaningful truth, which makes writing a form of yoga. In this conversations@efro event, we will learn how to consciously use a yoga practice to enhance the writing process.
After a brief talk from MFA alum and yoga instructor Emma Hudelson, we’ll engage in a short, beginner-friendly practice of yoga breathing techniques and postures, then dive into a writing prompt. Wear comfortable workout clothing and bring a notebook or laptop. There will be a limited supply of yoga mats provided, but please bring your own if you have one.