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Writing Yoga® is a simple but powerful framework designed to bring more calm, creativity, and compassion into schools, workplaces, and daily life. 

At the heart of Writing Yoga® is the SWiM method: Sit, Write, and Move.

A "SWiM" session is crafted to produce a particular result within the context of your program needs, but it could also be used at anytime in a more general way. Here's an example set of exercises you can do right now:

Prepare for your session by clearing 15 minutes of time in your day. Wear comfortable clothing and have something ready to write on or a journal and a pen. 

• Sit: Sit and relax for clarity and calm. Take 5 minutes to pause and breathe. For this exercise, close your eyes. Picture yourself in your favorite natural setting on a sunny day. Notice all the sights, sounds and scents in your minds eye. When you are ready, open your eyes and be ready to write. 

• Write: Write for insight. After you’ve taken a moment to sit and breathe, grab your paper and pen. Spend 5 minutes naming any thoughts or sensations you felt when you sat quietly for 5 minutes. Let your words flow without worrying about making it sense. When you are done, read your notes and circle any new discoveries or striking words. 

• Move: Movement shifts your energy and boosts creativity. Frame a 5 minute walk with simple stretches. 1) warmup: raise your arms overhead like you're reaching for the sun, release them down. Do this 3 times. Shake your hands and rotate your wrists to reset from writing. 2) Take a quick walk around the block or through your workspace building. 3) When you are done, notice how you feel after your quick walk. Write any additional thoughts or insight in your journal. 

As you can see, you don’t need hours of free time or fancy equipment to practice Writing Yoga®. It’s a simple, flexible system that can be incorporated into your existing routines and can take as little as 15 minutes of your day!

Whether you're a school leader looking to inspire your staff, a team member who wants to create more balance, or simply someone craving a more grounded, creative life, Writing Yoga® meets you where you are.

Ready to SWiM into a calmer, more creative life? Let’s begin.