Mark’s writing workshops are a great opportunity to use his transformative method of personal investigation, Writing To Awaken, for personal, professional, and spiritual development. Known for his intuitive, compassionate teaching, Mark creates a welcoming atmosphere for writers of all levels to benefit from this powerful work.
You can find Mark’s writing workshops at many well-known retreat centers and organizations such as The Omega Institute, Hollyhock, Omega Blue Spirit, Costa Rica, and Alternatives London. His self-produced week-long retreat in Italy offers the most intimate teaching and mentoring experience for attendees. He is a master of creating a safe and nurturing space for the kind of deep work that Writing to Awaken inspires.
Visit Mark’s Testimonials Page and see what student’s are saying about Mark and his work and workshops.
“Mark Matousek is a brilliant and passionate presenter with a unique ability to invite his audiences to explore the depths of their humanity with courage and curiosity. Whether leading a workshop or engaging in one-on-one dialogue, Mark’s generous spirit and wholehearted presence create a space where profound personal growth flourishes naturally. His dedication to helping others live more truthfully and freely isn’t just a teaching philosophy—it’s evident in every interaction.”
~ Annette Knopp, Co-Founder Blue Spirit Costa Rica
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
The Story of Your Life:
Making Sense of the Past and Present
June 7, 2026
Regents University, London UK
Presented by Alternatives UK
In this daylong writing workshop, you’ll focus on identifying and exploring your core narratives, the stories that lie hidden behind your life situation. Situation and story are different, after all; the former pointing to the outer circumstances of your existence, the latter to what these experiences mean to you — the sense you make of what you’ve been given. Whether you’re writing a memoir or using self-inquiry as a path of insight, this workshop can be of great benefit to you.
“The story of your life is a story, and we’re always rewriting it,
whether you’re a writer or not.”
~ Margaret Atwood
A Time to Reap:
Writing to Awaken in Italy
One Week Residential Retreat
October 3 – 10, 2026
Monteriggioni, Tuscany
There comes a season to reap what we’ve sown, to enjoy the fruits of our labors and allow ourselves to savor the richness of our existence. Writing is a superb tool for discovering what we’ve planted, uncovering new insights, and exploring the abundance of our harvest.
This seven-day writing retreat at Il Borgo Gallinaio in Tuscany is a unique opportunity to work personally with Mark and use his Writing to Awaken method as a path of transformation, self-discovery, and creativity. In the heart of the magnificent Tuscan countryside, you will spend the week in group and private writing sessions, practicing self-inquiry, working one-on-one with Mark, and enjoying the cultural and culinary splendors of this historic region.
“Each day of my life I am sowing seeds that one day I will harvest.”
~ Gautama Buddha
Writing to Awaken:
The Path to Transformation, Authenticity, and Awakening
October 22–25, 2026
Prague, CZ
Presented by Maitrea
In this four-day workshop, you will use writing as a path to healing and deeper insight. Through deep, searching questions and expressive writing, you will embark on a healing journey into your own inner landscape. You will learn to use authentic written expression as a profoundly transformative spiritual practice. By opening to radical honesty with yourself, you allow even long-standing dysfunctional relationship patterns to shift and heal.
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