What are Somatic Poetry Workshops?

Somatic poetry is a creative and embodied writing practice that invites the poet to deeply engage their body, senses, environment, and emotions during the act of writing. The word "somatic" comes from the Greek word soma, meaning "body."

At its core, somatic poetry connects mind, body, and spirit as part of the writing process. It often involves mindful attention to physical sensations, breath, movement, memory, and sensory experience—all as material for the poem.