The below is a draft schedule only, but offers a sense of what you can expect from The Well Academic virtual writing retreat.
Monday
9:00-10:00: Welcome Address. Introductions, discussion of retreat structure and research underpinnings
10:00-10:30: Intention setting workshop. Discussion of projects, goal setting.
10:30-12:00: Prep for the week// writing // free time
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch// write// walk// free time
2:00-3:00 pm: Day 1 workshop: Introduction to mindfulness and research with Dr Michelle Jamieson
3:00-6:00pm: Write//move//meditate//free time
6:00-7:00pm: Evening check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
8:30pm: Yoga Nidra (body scan relaxation session)
Tuesday
6:00-7:00 am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
7:00-8:00 am: Yoga
8:00-9:00 am: Morning check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
9:00-11:00am: Write//move//meditate//free time
11:00-12:00 am: Day 2 workshop: Understanding stress and managing it mindfully with Dr Michelle Jamieson
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch// write// walk// free time
2:00-4:00pm: Live co-writing session (optional)
4:00-5:00 pm: Write//move//meditate//free time
5:00-5:30pm: Breath awareness practice (guided sitting meditation)
6:00-7:00pm: Evening check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
8:30pm: Yoga Nidra (body scanning relaxation exercise).
Wednesday
6:00-7:00 am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
7:00-8:00 am: Yoga
8:00-9:00 am: Morning check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
9:00-10:00am: Write//move//meditate//free time
10:00-12:00: Live co-writing session (optional)
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch// write// walk// free time
2:00-3:00 pm: Day 3 Workshop: Working with challenging states: practicing awareness and self-compassion with Dr Michelle Jamieson
3:00-6:00 pm: Write//move//meditate//free time
6:00-7:00pm: Evening check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
8:30pm: Yoga Nidra (body scanning relaxation exercise)
Thursday
6:00-7:00am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
7:00-8:00 am: Yoga
8:00-9:00 am: Morning check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
9:00-10:00am: Write//move//meditate//free time
10:00-12:00: Live co-writing session (optional)
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch// write// walk// free time
2:00-3:00 pm: Day 4 Workshop: Walking meditation: connecting with the body, step by step with Dr Michelle Jamieson
3:00-6:00 pm: Write//move//meditate//free time
6:00-7:00pm: Evening check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
8:30pm: Yoga Nidra (body scanning relaxation exercise)
Friday
6:00-7:00am: Writing for early risers// free time: walk, meditate etc.,
7:00-8:00 am: Yoga
8:00-9:00 am: Morning check-in with Dr Willo Drummond
9:00-10:00am: Write//move//meditate//free time
10:00-12:00: Live co-writing session (optional)
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch// write// walk// free time
2:00-4:00 pm: Write//move//meditate//free time
4:00-5:00pm: Closing Circle. Wrap-up and farewells.
