rhythm :: a seasonal rest + writing practice
quarterly, five-day guided experiences | deep rest + reflective writing to support your creative spirit
summer session begins july 21
move at your own pace with full access
to materials through the end of september
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i’ll let you know when
new sessions open!
In a world that glorifies busyness, I invite you to rest and do less as a gateway to peace and wholeness. In a world that moves fast, I invite you to pause, breathe, and discover writing as a gateway to deeper self-understanding and creative renewal. This is a transformative practice where rest and writing become both exploration and refuge.
…what if writing wasn’t about output, but about listening?
…what if creativity emerged not from pushing, but from giving yourself permission for both expression and pause?
Through the fusion of gentle writing prompts and guided rest sessions,
I hold space for both creative expression and gentle healing.
a different way to write
This practice recognizes that everyone has stories, insights, and wisdom to explore.
This practice recognizes that creativity flourishes when we support our bodies with rest.
This practice recognizes that every word written is a step toward wholeness, and every moment of silence is as valuable as the writing itself.
The spring session of RHYTHM was wonderful.
Now I can’t wait to share SUMMER with you.
In the upcoming summer session, titled Rest and Expand,
we’ll explore themes of abundance and expansion with two simple yet powerful practices:
writing ~ getting thoughts down and out; opening to self-reflection and clarity
resting ~ coming into stillness; allowing the body, mind, and heart to simply be
the seasons of rest and reflection
Throughout the year, I offer four independent — but interconnected — sessions, each providing a doorway into rest and reflection.
Rest and Renew (SPRING - april)
A time for gentle beginnings and creative awakening, we explore fresh perspectives in the pairing of stillness and words.
Rest and Expand (SUMMER - july)
An invitation to grow creatively and mindfully while discovering what emerges when we allow space for both rest and self-expression.
Rest and Ground (AUTUMN - october)
A season to anchor your writing practice in sustainable rhythms, weaving moments of rest and reflection into your daily life.
Rest and Restore (WINTER - january)
A quiet chapter for deep integration, where rest and reflection support your creative and mindful journey.
a note about seasons
While these sessions follow the rhythm of the Northern Hemisphere, the themes and practices will resonate regardless of where you call home. Whether you're experiencing winter in July or January, the invitations for rest and reflection align with your local season's (and your own) wisdom. The practice aligns with your natural rhythms, wherever you are.
Rest and Expand
summer session~$127
you’ll receive:
• five guided rest sessions, 15-20 minutes each (audio) designed to calm your nervous system and release tension; I'll offer gentle breath and mindfulness cues as you settle in, but the focus is truly on rest… you’ll be lying down, fully supported, and deeply comfortable
• one breathwork practice (audio) designed to bring instant grounding, helping you to reset anytime, anywhere
• Rest and Expand journal pages with simple yet powerful prompts to help you reflect, clear mental clutter, and cultivate ease
• daily reflection emails with personal insights and teachings on rest and writing, plus inspirational quotes and poetry to deepen your connection to the practice
• a Rest Playlist curated to enhance your sense of relaxation and presence
• 1:1 support via email so you can ask questions and receive personal guidance
• a BONUS 40-minute guided rest session
*this is a seasonal offering, so you’ll have access to all materials through the end of september (…then fresh material will be ready for you in october as we turn into autumn!)
elizabeth
“Michelle’s gentle voice is perfect for guiding us through the course's meditation section, and the resting breaks are wonderful. The synchronization of the daily journal prompts was interesting. It was like a book with a new chapter to be discovered daily. The prompts were perfect, all about renewal and spring. This course felt like a balm for both my mind and body.”
michelle
“The combination of your gentle cues, calming voice and quiet prompts left me feeling settled and refreshed after each session. The workbook's layout and palette added to the calming experience. As a yoga instructor, I appreciated how you guided the breathing practices.”
rhythm :: a rest + writing practice is for you if…
• you crave stillness as much as you crave creativity
• you long to write (or feel curious about writing) but feel pulled in too many directions to begin
• you want a gentle way to reflect that doesn’t feel like another to-do
• you’re drawn to rest and reflection, but think you don’t have time for it
This isn’t about becoming an author or filling pages with polished prose or learning to meditate – though that might happen. It’s about cultivating a rest and writing practice that will support creativity and peaceful, mindful living.
you’ll learn t0…
• notice thoughts without judgment
• find pockets of rest in your busy day
• use writing as a gentle tool for clearing your mind and expressing your heart
• cultivate calm
• move at your own pace, without pressure to perform
short rest + writing practices that slide in alongside your already-existing schedules and routines
simple practices to calm your nervous system while opening space for creative play and insight
I invite you to experience
how consistent reflection and rest
feel in your body, mind, and heart.
(hint: it feels really good)
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Nope. If you’re a living, breathing human, you have everything you need to step into this practice.
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I’ve created this practice with busy lives in mind. Most rest sessions will be 15-20 minutes in length, and you can take as little or as much time as you like with the writing exercises.
No schedules, no pressure. -
You’ll receive daily emails right to your inbox with links to practices + resources – all housed in the Rest Classroom on a password-protected site.
Moving through this experience on active course dates (July 21-25) affords you 1:1 support from me. Got a question about deep rest? Got a question about writing? Send me a voice message on Voxer, or email me.
If you need or want to spread out your experience beyond active course dates, you have access throughout the ENTIRE summer season so you can enjoy all the writing + rest practices… all the way through the end of september.
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This is not a membership or subscription. I offer each of the quarterly, seasonal sessions as standalone offerings. This way, you can dip in at set points throughout the year without the overwhelm of an ongoing commitment.
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You’ll have full access through the end of september so you can return to – and deepen – your rest and writing practices.
These sessions are intended for you to dive into seasonally as they’re presented.
Rest and write now, not someday.
krystyna
“I do feel that the world sort of eased a bit during the rest practice, and opened up in many different ways during the writing. Small transformations. ”
jennie
“I appreciate the time and effort that you put into this session and look forward to the next one.”
anonymous
“Your guided meditations were lovely. Also your personal responses to my emails were invaluable. Thank you for your support.”
In a world of subscriptions and memberships, Rhythm is something different. It’s a guided experience that acts as a quarterly touchstone. There’s no need to keep up with anything; it’s something to dip into as you move through the year. Rhythm invites you as you are (no planning, no keeping up) to pause, rest, and reflect in tandem with the seasons.
summer session begins july 21
it’s a practice, it’s a journey
Join me in exploring this restorative creative practice, where words become pathways to deeper awareness and rest becomes an essential part of the creative process.
The writing you do might become something other…
a poem, an essay, a blog post, a painting, a song. Or it might live exactly as is in the pages of your journal. It’s all good.
The resting you do will support and nourish every bit of your existence. I know that’s a grand statement. From personal experience, I can tell you it’s true.
Join me in exploring this restful approach to self-discovery and creativity…
where every word and every pause is golden.
there’s a place here for you
p.s.
this isn’t just another thing to add to your schedule.
It’s an invitation to give yourself what you need:
rest, reflection, creative expression.
If that feels like a gift you’re ready to receive,
I’d love to welcome you in.
If you attend to yourself and seek to come into your presence, you will find exactly the right rhythm for your life.
~ John O’Donohue ~
why rest + write with me
As a Writing and Rest Guide, I create spaces where creative expression meets intentional rest. Drawing from my studies in literature and studio arts at Tufts University and extensive yoga training, I’ve developed a unique approach that weaves together contemplative practice with generative writing. I guide students in discovering their authentic voice through restorative writing practices that honor the need for self-expression and the wisdom of rest. Through my workshops and offerings, participants develop sustainable tools for self-reflection, creative renewal, and deeper self-understanding.
My writing has been published in the literary magazine, kerning. I've also published my writing and photography in Bella Grace and Mabel as well as several places online.
Writing and resting are ongoing practices for me, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
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