Learn How To Write Haiku: Meditative Poetry That Honors The Human Experience

Haiku is the most popular form of poetry in the world. It is a three line poem, with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Yet, don't be fooled by its simplicity. Despite its tiny size, it can hold so many facets of our human experience that are hard to express. This meditative poetry class teaches you how to write haiku from its most traditional to modern forms, while embracing the soul of this process churned through centuries. Whether you are a beginner looking to dabble into poetry, a seasoned writer looking to experiment, or you're looking for a simple way to awaken your creativity, this class will meet you where you are. I hope it'll add rich delight to your day. Let's begin!

Lección 1: Enter The Spirit Of Haiku

Before we get into the nuts and bolts of writing haiku, let's dive into the spirit of haiku. I'm going to be reading some of my favorite haikus along the emotional spectrum, to show you how this tiny creative body can hold so much. I hope you leave feeling intrigued and surprised.

Lección 2: Learn The Structure And Essential Elements Of Haiku

Now that you've felt the spirit of haiku, let's start learning how to write it. A haiku is more than just a 3 line 5-7-5 syllable poem- which you may have learned in grade school. It also needs to have 2 other elements: a season word and a turn, which you'll learn all about in this lesson with detailed examples. We will then look into how to break the rules and write modern haiku.

Lección 3: Embrace The Soul And Process Of Haiku Writing In 5 Steps

Now it's your turn to write haiku! Learn what makes the soul of haiku writing and follow a 5 step process to write your own. I'll be sharing some examples of revisions so you can understand ways to strengthen your poems.

Get your paper and pen, because in the next lesson, we'll prepare ourselves to write with a guided meditation.

Lección 4: Haiku Writing Meditative Warm-Up

Now it's almost time for you to write your own haiku! If you're feeling a little anxious, know that is normal.

So here is a short and sweet bridge that'll help you transition seamlessly into this creative process, guiding you to create from a relaxed embodied state.

Simply listen and receive before you put pen to paper.

Lección 5: How To Evaluate Your Haiku And Parting Thoughts

Congratulations for writing your haiku! I hope that was a refreshing and nourishing experience for you.

Here, I share what differentiates haikus that stand the test of time, to help you see if you can strengthen your haiku even more. Then, I wrap up this course with some parting thoughts to accompany your haiku writing journey and practice.

Lección 6: Bonus: Settling Into Your Creative Practice Meditation

Do you ever feel scared of the blank page or intimidated by the creative process? Like you're going to make a lot of mistakes and prove to yourself that you're not good enough?

This track can be used to warm yourself up to any creative exercise, especially if you're someone who lives in your head a lot. Listen with headphones to feel the full depth of the soundscape.