Hi! I'm Rata
I am a poet, and a creative writing and embodiment teacher. I offer workshops and retreats both in person and online, supporting people to powerfully connect to their creative impulses, release stuck emotions, and untangle from repetitive thoughts. Find out more.
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'Writing from the Body' - September SessionsI will be running online movement and writing sessions throughout 2020. The next series starts 5th September. Register here.
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PoetryFind some of my poems here, and find how to get hold of my new book 'Second Person'.
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Open Floor DanceOpen Floor is a lively, sweaty, movement meditation practice. Find out more about classes and workshops here.
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Recent News
'SECOND PERSON' IS OUT NOW!My debut collection of poetry has been released. You can order it online through Victoria University Press, and find it in good bookstores.
Expressive Arts Therapy, Arts-based Research and New MotherhoodA short piece of writing based on my Masters Research on the Corpus blog. Part 1 of 2.
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Q&A with Rata GordonI answered some questions about my new collection of poetry and the writing process.
Free e-book from Victoria University PressVUP have released a free e-book with recent work, and work-in-progress from a number of writers, including a poem from my forthcoming book Second Person.
The Friday Poem: Pacing by Rata Gordon
A poem in The Spinoff.
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