Writing and reflection

Narrative Medicine Circle

Connect with your inner writer in more depth with Dr.  Nalini Velayudhan
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WRITING AND REFLECTION

Narrative Medicine Circle

What This Class Offers:
  • Cultivate Narrative Skills: Learn to listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and tell stories with care.
  • Connect Authentically: Create space for honest sharing and meaningful connection.  
  • Find the Heart in Healing: Use art and writing to rediscover joy, purpose, and compassion in medicine.
In narrative medicine circles, we build narrative competence through attention, representation, and affiliation. Using poetry, art, and storytelling, we reflect on our biases, deepen human connection, and honor our shared humanity. Through vulnerability, generous listening, and creative expression, we rediscover the heart of healing—for ourselves and for those we serve.
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Nalini Velayudhan DO

  • Nalini’s global life experience shapes her deep understanding of people from diverse cultures and beliefs. She values holding space for healing the whole person—emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually—to support the journey from illness to wholeness.

    She holds a degree in biological sciences from UC Irvine and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University. Her training includes a Family Medicine residency through Michigan State University and board certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

    Nalini also completed fellowship training in Addiction Medicine at St. John Hospital in Michigan. She served as a family physician in Nevada for over a decade, including time at Boulder Medical Clinic. She and her family recently relocated to Oregon, where she continues her compassionate approach to medicine in the Pacific Northwest.











Nalini Velayudhan DO

Instructor 
This class feels like a deep exhale for my mind and spirit. The reflective space invites honesty, presence, and gentle discovery. I’m often surprised by what surfaces when I slow down and write. It’s not just about stories—it’s about being witnessed. The sense of community and shared insight is incredibly grounding. I didn’t expect to find such connection through words.

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What You’ll Experience

What to Expect:
  • 60 minute class once a month, see calnder for class times
  • Format: Live on Zoom, with replay available
  • Access: Included in Awaken Circle & Embody Collective Memberships or as individual purchase 
  • Open to Female Physicians MD/DO (verification required) 

Monthly Schedule

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Mindful Reflections

“The shortest distance between two people is a story.”
—Patti Digh

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What's included?

Monthly Live Class

Join Nalini each month for a transformative narrative medicine circle. These sessions help you explore wirting in a supportive and nurturing environment.

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Can’t make it live? No worries—every session is recorded, allowing you to revisit the teachings and practices at your convenience, ensuring you never miss out on the journey.

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Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for spiritual growth. Engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and support one another in a warm, inclusive community.
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Narrative Medicine

  • Learn about narrative medicine and develop narrative competence.
  • Participate effectively with peers from multiple different backgrounds.
  • Tapping into creativity can remind us of our WHY?
  • Find the magic in medicine. 
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These 90-minute classes include gentle āsana, prānāyāma, mantra, guided relaxation, and seated meditation, with time for connection and reflection afterward.
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Bring your full focus to a dedicated writing exercise each month. 

The Narrative Medicine Circle is part of a Monthly Membership series that includes an array of monthly classes. Sign up to receive all the benefits. Or take just this class.