Life Writing for Healing
Online Memoir craft, writing therapy and mindfulness course
A 6-week online writing course that helps you turn memory into meaning, untangle emotional weight, and return to creative presence with calm and clarity.
Six live webinars plus weekly workshops direct to your email
Live 2hr Calls:
Sundays April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 | 11am-1pm EST | 4-6pm GMT
Wednesdays June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 11am-1pm EST | 4-6pm GMT
“…a timeless space where I could reflect deeply and return to corners of my life that I hadn’t ventured to since the memories themselves were formed…”
Participant 2025
Mindfulness, Memoir & Alchemical Expression
"The prompts brought out really powerful feelings and insights"
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"I learned so many valuable tools that have elevated my creative writing skills."
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"The sacred space that Jiya created & held for reflection and vulnerability was so powerful for me."
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"The prompts, the themes, and all the great tools helped bring my writing to a whole new level."
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"I think it brought out a lot of things that I would not have tapped into without this course and I’m excited to continue revisiting these themes."
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"The prompts brought out really powerful feelings and insights" | "I learned so many valuable tools that have elevated my creative writing skills." | "The sacred space that Jiya created & held for reflection and vulnerability was so powerful for me." | "The prompts, the themes, and all the great tools helped bring my writing to a whole new level." | "I think it brought out a lot of things that I would not have tapped into without this course and I’m excited to continue revisiting these themes." |
This Course is for you if:
You’re tired of consuming content and long to create slowly and intentionally
You crave a grounded writing practice rooted in presence, ritual, and embodiment
You love to write and want it to offer real creative or emotional nourishment
You want to learn simple craft tools that turn your writing from journal into beautiful memoir
You’re feeling dull, disillusioned, or quietly burnt out and want a gentle way back to yourself
You’re curious about memoir and life writing as a way to work with memory and meaning
You enjoy journaling and want structure and guidance, a space to practice the old human craft of reflection.
You’re considering writing a memoir or substack and want craft tools to expand your skills and capacity
You want more calm, connection, and a renewed sense of wonder in your life
You value thoughtful guidance, safety, and learning in a small, supportive group, without pressure
“I have now been part of two writing courses/retreats that Julia has hosted and led. Julia has such a wonderful presence and holds an incredible and powerful space for self exploration, introspection, and creativity. I can’t recommend her courses enough! It is a great gift to yourself to dive into this work and uncover different parts of who you are. Thank you Julia for these gifts!”
2025 participant
The lost art of making meaning from a life.
What to Expect:
Healing through Creative Writing & Mindfulness
Six live sessions plus optional extra prompts
Write with presence, turn your life into meaningful creative work, and feel more calm, connected, and grounded in yourself.
60-page manual and recorded sessions keep you on track even if you miss a session
Whatsapp group for inspiration, guidance and accountability
Experience “Art as Alchemy”: Julia’s signature technique for turning the past into art
Guided Meditation and Visualisation to begin each session
Memoir Writing prompts using key memories, objects, photos and more
Writing Therapy techniques to access and feel core emotions from a safe space and re-imagine your story from a place of peace
Learn easy-to-work-with Memoir Craft tools that turn flow writing into real pieces
Flow Consciousness Writing - tap into the creative state from one-pointed attention
Group discussion and guidance to find the core wisdom within your memories and incorporate this into your pieces
Honor the little, everyday moments of your past as the true holding points of your memory
Create a place of poignant beauty for key moments to live
walk away with:
A renewed sense of inspiration, clarity and inner peace
A collection of memoir pieces and creative work born from your own life
Life writing craft tools to continue working with, with techniques to combine spiritual practice with creativity
New insights and more self-understanding, with confidence to contemplate your story from a place of meaning, wisdom and beauty
A sustainable practice of writing & self-reflection that can be continued beyond the course
A 60-page manual full of ideas, inspiration, journal prompts, memoir craft tools and and creative writing exercises
A Day in the Life of Your Creative Practice
Imagine curling up on the couch, getting out your notebook or laptop and musing on sweet nostalgic moments with a warm cup of tea.
Imagine being able to feel the full spectrum of human emotions with a clear outlet to understand and accept it all.
Those stories that clutter your head. Those times that lie heavy on your heart. Those precious memories, slowly fading.
Be the writer of your own story: discover links between memories and reclaim moments from a place of meaning.
Imagine being guided through a journey that makes art of your past, that prompts you to contemplate in a safe and uplifting space.
Imagine being able to tell your story in an artful way, a beautiful way, a way that leaves both you and your reader feeling wiser.
Feel what it is to slow down and take the time to really sit with what needs to be contemplated.
Feel the fulfillment of finding a thread and following it through, unravelling and re-weaving the ties of your history… alchemising and organising.
Imagine finding a refuge in your writing, something you can return to again and again
Your innate steadiness in this swirling modern reality.
Life Writing for Healing is a 6-week online series for dreamers, journallers, writers or anyone who loves to get lost in your imagination; a transformative creative writing course using inspiring memoir prompts, therapeutic writing techniques, memoir craft tools and meditative practices.
Make Art of your past. Feel lighter… Inspired, motivated and grounded in yourself
About The Format …
We meet for six, 2-hour webinars in small, intimate groups at 8-10am PST | 11am-1pm EST | 4-6pm GMT on Sundays. All calls are strongly recommended to gain the full experience of the course and for group stability. Calls will be recorded and notes shared for those who need to miss a session.
During this call we will:
discuss a theme as a group
work with guided meditative practices to access a mindful state of inspiration and enquiry
explore sample pieces of writing to explore style and content
dive into personal creative writing based on prompts that are tailored to the theme and the moment
write from prompts using both Memoir craft tools and Writing Therapy practices
learn simple and effective ways to improve your writing
write from a place of present moment awareness, leaving you feeling relaxed and inspired
have opportunities to share your writing and receive support and feedback
For each call you will receive a summary worksheet, including suggestions for optional mindfulness practices and writing prompts during the week. Manual totals 60 pages and contains plenty of inspiration, ideas, prompts, craft tools and exercises to keep you going for a while after the course.
This is a small, intimate group experience with live support and guided practices continued through our Whatsapp group during the week. Minimum course commitment is 2 hours for live calls each week, or watching the replay if necessary.
We also recommend setting aside 30-90 additional minutes each week for reflection upon the weekly content, although this is completely optional - absence of time between calls will not affect the integrity of the course.
“I am so grateful to have been able to join the Life Writing for Healing course with Jiya. I loved everything about it! Jiya put so much thought and energy into the contents and flow of the course, and I learned so many valuable tools that have elevated my creative writing skills. I felt deeply held, supported & encouraged the whole way through. Highly recommend this course!” Caterina, 2026
Online Memoir & Writing Therapy Course
Pricing:
INVESTMENT: $550 $450 EaRLY BIRD (BEFORE APRIL 1)
or 2 payments of $300 $250
Price Includes 6 live Webinars, weekly prompts and a 60-page supporting manual
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This course is not simply about writing — it is about creating a sanctuary within yourself.
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We are committed to making our courses available to all no matter what your financial position. As such, we offer partial scholarships for every program. If you the full investment is within your means, please allow the scholarship opportunity to be available for those in need. We offer a standard payment plan to spread out the payments, and we are always happy to discuss alternative payment plan arrangements.
If you are unable to make the full financial investment and need a partial scholarship to attend the course, please make your application directly to Julia on createspaceyoga@gmail.com, letting us know the amount you are able to invest at this time.
Optional Add-ons:
Creative Coaching Package
Personalise your course and deepen the alchemy.
This is the ideal combination if you would like help to create a larger body of work from your pieces, such as a blog or book.
3 private sessions, plus weekly check-ins:
$600
7 private sessions, plus weekly check-ins:
$1200
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY:
“The sacred space that Jiya created & held for reflection and vulnerability was so powerful for me. The prompts, the themes, and all the great tools helped bring my writing to a whole new level. The reminders to be gentle with ourselves through the process, and that we can reclaim our life story from a new perspective, allowed me to reflect on challenging times in my past and write from a grounded, centered place.”
— 2026 LWFH Participant
“The prompts brought out really powerful feelings and insights. I think it brought out a lot of things that I would not have tapped into without this course and I’m excited to continue revisiting these themes.”
— 2026 LWFH Participant
“I have now been part of two writing courses/retreats that Julia has hosted and led. Julia has such a wonderful presence and holds an incredible and powerful space for self exploration, introspection, and creativity. I can’t recommend her courses enough! It is a great gift to yourself to dive into this work and uncover different parts of who you are. Thank you Julia for these gifts!”
— 2025 participant
“I truly can’t say enough about all that I received from attending this writing retreat with Jiya. Her loving, soulful presence and the way she held such sacred space for authentic, creative expression was just amazing. The experience left a profound impact on my life. I feel more confident in myself, more open to sharing my creativity, and I made life long friends & memories that I will forever cherish. I can’t wait to join Jiya again for another offering in the future!”
“I love how Inner Muse brought me to a timeless space where I could reflect deeply and return to corners of my life that I hadn’t ventured to since the memories themselves were formed. My muse held a mirror in her hand, showing me parts of myself, and others, I had long forgotten, like family members who have already passed. I got to re-live experiences with them, which was really beautiful. This journey through writing has been is such a gift. Thank you, Julia!!”
“This retreat was completely soul enriching. Julia leads ceremony and holds sacred writing space in a beautiful way. This type of retreat is great for absolutely anyone wanting to connect more to themselves, deepen their writing and creativity, and connect more to the earth. Can’t recommend it enough!”
FAQs
Do I need prior writing experience?
No, you do not need any prior writing experience to join this course. You will be guided to write from an intuitive place, grounded in presence and supported by mindful meditative practice. You will be shown examples that will help to understand the prompts and techniques, and receive optional feedback to help improve your pieces. Writing is a deeply therapeutic practice and can be enjoyed by all!
What if I miss a live session?
While we do recommend that you aim to attend all sessions, if you can’t attend you are welcome to watch the video and work along at your own pace. All sessions will be recorded and shared. You will receive a post-webinar worksheet that will detail the practices and prompts worked with during the call. You will also be added to a group Whatsapp where you will be included in the discussion, meaning you will always remain with us on the journey!
If I am a writer will this be relevant?
Yes - the prompts are unique in their level of insight, depth and exploration. Craft tools are explained in alternative ways and you’ll find lots of great quotes to inspire your work. The guided process itself is a journey and the combined ritual practice of meditative presence, therapeutic enquiry and creative writing is rarely found and will deepen your writing experience and process considerably.
Can I do this course if I live in a different timezone?
Yes - there are two options for the course, meaning you can choose which works best. Calls will be recorded so you can catch up on anything missed. If your timezone does not match with the existing course times, please let us know - or find a friend and we can set up a course at a time that suits you (minimum of 2 participants to run a course on alternative dates/times.
How much time per week will this likely take?
The minimum course requirement is 2 hours for the live calls. We also recommend an additional 30-90 minutes during the week to reflect on the prompts and develop your work, although this is not necessary.
I’m nervous. Do I have to share my work?
There is no expectation that you need to share anything - however, this is a safe, supportive space and you will have optional opportunities to share, should you wish to receive some reflection and encouragement.
Will this be emotionally challenging?
Memoir as a writing technique by nature refers to writing from past memory. We will be tapping into some therapeutic writing techniques that may bring up emotion, if you choose to go back to painful memories, however the energy is generally light, inspiring and connective. The intention is not to dwell on the past or share deep details but rather re-write them into a place of beauty and strength and to find a wisdom and meaning within them. Even the hardest points of our lives contain wonder when contemplated with knowledge of their greater meaning. Many of the prompts are focused on the smaller moments of our lives and tend to bring a sense of nostalgia, wonder and poignancy. It is entirely up to you which memories you choose to explore and most people find this to be a very empowering process of self-understanding and creativity, that leaves you feeling peaceful and inspired.
Do I have to do the prompts on screen or can I write by hand?
No - the choice is yours whether to write on a word program or in your journal. Both are effective for different reasons.
I really want to do this but I cannot afford the full cost at the moment. Are there any options for me?
Yes - you are welcome to pay via a payment plan to split the cost into two or three payments. Failing this, please email Julia on createspaceyoga@gmail.com to ask about our partial scholarships.
I’d love to eventually turn my memoir into a blog or a book, but I don’t know where to start.
Consider adding on a mentorship package with Julia - this can be done alongside (during) or after the course and will be very supportive in helping you refine your writing, get clear on the direction and set goals for completion. Find out more here.