Description
Honouring Grief Through Mindful Movement, Breath & Compassion
Grief is a natural part of the human experience, yet it affects everyone differently. Whether experienced through the loss of a loved one, changes in relationships, illness, or major life transitions, grief can influence our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This compassionate, trauma-informed training is designed for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, caregivers, and individuals who wish to explore how yoga can provide a supportive space for navigating grief and loss.
Rather than attempting to fix, overcome, or move past grief, this training explores how gentle movement, mindful breathing, self-compassion, and restorative practices can help individuals reconnect with their bodies and honour their experiences. You’ll learn how to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments where participants are encouraged to move, breathe, rest, and reflect at their own pace, without pressure or expectations.
Whether your goal is to support others experiencing grief, bring greater compassion and awareness into your yoga classes, or deepen your own understanding of the relationship between grief and movement, this training provides practical tools that can be thoughtfully incorporated into both personal practice and professional teaching.
In this training, you will learn:
- Understanding Grief & Loss, exploring the many forms of grief, how it affects the body and mind, and why everyone’s experience is unique.
- Grief & the Nervous System, understanding how grief can influence physical sensations, emotional responses, stress, and our ability to feel grounded and connected.
- Mindful Grief & Self-Compassion, exploring radical acceptance, mindfulness, and compassionate practices that honour grief without judgment or expectations.
- Movement as an Expression of Grief, using gentle yoga postures, intuitive movement, and body awareness to create space for emotional expression and connection.
- Breath Awareness & Grounding, incorporating accessible breathing techniques and grounding practices that encourage presence, comfort, and personal choice.
- Trauma-Informed Teaching & Holding Space, creating compassionate, inclusive environments through invitational language, consent, appropriate boundaries, and supportive teaching approaches.
- Restorative Practices & Reflection, integrating supported rest, journaling, meaningful rituals, and moments of stillness into grief-informed yoga experiences.
- Sequencing & Teaching Moving with Grief Yoga, learning to create thoughtful classes using the Grief Wave approach while respecting individual needs, experiences, and emotional responses.
- Caring for Yourself While Supporting Others, recognizing the importance of self-awareness, professional boundaries, and personal well-being when guiding individuals through grief-informed practices.
