“The Wave in the Heart group is more than a writing group, it is more than a meditation group. It is a wonderful alchemy of both ... and Vishwam holds it all together beautifully. He lets it flow within an invisible structure. What’s more, the sharing between those in the group is truly heart-warming, sometimes surprising, and often profound. Between us we have created a Heart Community, and it has a very special place in my heart.”
Wave in the Heart
Tuesdays from 14th April - 19th May
7:30-9pm (U.K. time)
Wave in the Heart is a gentle space of deep connection, guided meditation and heart listening. The group has a rhythm, like waves on the sea.
On arrival, we have a chance to settle and say hello, maybe have a little chat depending on how the group is feeling. We then enjoy a beautiful guided heart meditation which brings us into a place where writing can flow naturally. Each week we have beautiful prompts - images and inspiring words from great writers, to encourage our free writing to flow.
After the writing, there is time to share with each other in a supportive, encouraging and friendly atmosphere. Sharing is optional, always listening to what is right for you.
Even though the free writing sessions are short (5-10 minutes), they are remarkably productive. Many of us find we have a whole new body of work from these sessions. The writing also helps our lives flow with greater ease and peace.
All are welcome, regardless of meditation or writing experience.
Sliding Scale Exchange for this six week block - because everyone’s circumstances are different
£25 Unwaged
£50 Concessions
£75 Waged
Sliding Scale for Drop-in - because not everyone can commit to six weeks
£5 Unwaged
£10 Concessions
£15 Waged
If you have any questions or want to join a drop-in for the first time, please get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you!
“I Give, You Give,
We all Receive”
~ Rev Padma Devi
Ten Percent of all proceeds go directly to support life changing work with underprivileged children and their families in Sri Lanka, Brasil, India & the U.K. through heart-led projects funded by the Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation. It is thanks to Heart Of Living Yoga that we are able to share these beautiful heart meditations.
Your Hosts
Vishwam a heart meditation guide and a trainer with the Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation for those who wish to serve in a similar manner. He’s published articles, essays, poems and stories in a variety of books, magazines, journals and websites including Permaculture Magazine, Reforesting Scotland, Bella Caledonia, Sarasvati, Soul Lit, The Anarchist Imagination (Routledge), European Journal of Ecopsychology and many more.
Nati is a Heart Of Living Yoga Teacher with a focus on extra gentle, seated yoga. They have been teaching yoga for 2 years and practising druidic shamanism for the past 7 years. Nati is also a writer of poetry, creative fiction and memoir. Her self-published book has touched many hearts and is used in spiritual gatherings in Alabama. They have a heartfelt commitment to social justice and have been involved in Women in Black, Trident Ploughshares, and other peace movements. Nati lives in Cambridge where they support others living with disabilities and small bookkeeping projects.
Writing Group Testimonials
What an absolute gem of a find Vishwam’s writing groups are. I was drawn to attend Vishwam’s writing group, because I liked the sound of the mix of heart meditation and creative writing. I was intrigued, but I wasn’t prepared for the difference in my writing, when written from the heart centre. Somehow, I hadn’t made that connection before, with my writing. But what a distinct and palpable difference it is! I was seeking something. I didn’t know it was my own heart.
— Lavinia, Psychospiritual Psychotherapist and Nature Therapist
To read the entire testimonial, click here.
The Liberating Art of Writing from the Heart
…a wonderful 6-week course with Vishwam Heckert and his big heart. A lovely gentle zoom activity from the quiet of one’s own home with two meditations and space for writing and sharing if we wanted to. From the first week I felt more connected and enjoyed the flow state and ease of writing which comes from an open heart. Grateful for the space to meditate, create and share with kind people in a totally non-judgemental environment. Very healing for any old wounds around education / writing / performing etc. I didn't force myself to produce poetry or anything and it was ok. I've shed the need to deliver or perform or strive for positive feedback from clients or anyone else. Despite the high standard of writing in the group it was a joy to just share the few words that came. Highly recommend.
— Nell
“In this world it is so hard to take the time to pause and just be, to allow one's authentic self to communicate with others and most importantly with ourselves. In this course Vishwam provided the space to do just that. To stop for a moment and just be, to experience the calm and the quiet and then let the words flow out onto our pens or our computers.
”This course has been an experience of growing and sharing, and in the words of self and others to find connections and metomorphosis. I cannot wait for the next one.”
— Harmony
Previous Courses - 2022
Wirds o da Haert (Words of the Heart) is a special six week in person course sharing the joy of heart meditation and the freedom of writing creatively from the heart. All welcome! Whatever your experience of writing or meditation, there is a space for you here.
A Wave in the Heart offers a powerful practice that supports you to tune in directly to the source of creativity and allow your heart’s imagination to flow freely. We’ve been enjoying these groups for some time and have all been surprised and delighted by the words that we find ourselves writing. Whether it comes out as flowing poetry, inspiring fiction, healing autobiography or other creative expressions of Life Itself, the heart always seems to know just what to say.
Writing from the Heart offers a powerful practice that supports you to tune in directly to the source of creativity and allow your heart’s imagination to flow freely. We’ve been enjoying these groups for some time and have all been surprised and delighted by the words that we find ourselves writing. Whether it comes out as flowing poetry, inspiring fiction, healing autobiography or other expressions of wisdom for life, the heart always seems to know just what to say.
As we know, words have power. When we write from the heart, the words are helpful, healing and actually liberating. We find ourselves writing what we (and maybe others) are yearning to hear.
Our culture might encourage us to rush back into busy lives in January, but why not take it slow? It’s natural to enjoy quiet time in winter. To breathe in the gentle light of candles. To welcome the quiet of the dark. To go inwards and see what might want to come out. Find out more ->
