Your story is already written in your body. It speaks from the spasms in your chest, from the aches in your joints, from the held breath you don't remember holding.
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You need to learn how to safely let it through.
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Alexandra Panic
This is me
Introducing oneself can be truly complex when wearing many hats: I am a writer, writing teacher, yoga and meditation teacher, busy mama of two girls, and an experienced astrologer — and, quite literally, I’m known for wearing colorful hats.
My journey spans continents and cultures, with homes in Belgrade, Serbia, and Seattle, Washington in the Pacific Northwest. I also find a loud sense of belonging in Italy, and Istria, Croatia. My nomadic experience of living in-between languages and continents fortified literature as the place where I always feel safe and rooted. Embracing this in-betweenness as my true essence has been a journey of travel, learning, growth, change, writing, and teaching.
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Currently based in Belgrade, Serbia, I am completing my Ph.D. dissertation in Transdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Art and Media at the Faculty of Media and Communications. My research focuses on hybrid narrative practices and self-recording across various media.
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I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College (class of 2017, Port Townsend, WA) and a MA in Italian Language and Literature from Belgrade University. I studied creative writing at UW (University of Washington). Additionally, I am a 500-hr registered yoga teacher and educator (E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®), with special training in Yin Yoga, Tantra, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices. To learn more about my integrative work with yoga and astrology, I invite you to visit my business page , Body&Stars.
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How I teach
My extensive training in yoga and mindfulness deeply influences my teaching, allowing me to offer a unique, embodied approach to creative writing. I see and honor your journey, stories, and experiences, recognizing the impact they have on your body and creativity. My role is to create a safe, nurturing space where you feel supported to express yourself freely.
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Through integrating mindfulness, movement, breathwork, and sensory experiences, we will work together to unlock your stories and refine your voice.
I believe everyone has a story to tell and deserves a safe, encouraging space to share it. I’m especially passionate about supporting women writers as they develop their voices with confidence and authenticity.
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Come with me on this journey of discovery — a space to explore identity, welcome the creative process, and witness the transformative power of storytelling.
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More on my teaching method on The Body Writes.
