Grief is a natural, normal, human response to loss. While grieving is most often associated with the death of a loved one, it is important to note that grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Any type of loss can elicit a grief response (loss of loved one, job, home, the life you once had). If you are experiencing grief of any kind, please know that you are not alone.

This monthly offering will have a relevant theme each month. Led by Emily, you will learn how grief affects the body and the mind, and how yoga helps to regulate the nervous system. Each session will explore different tools to help you navigate your grief, including but not limited to: an active yoga practice, a softer yoga practice, pranayama breathing techniques, and guided meditations.

What to expect: We will begin our time together with tea, snacks and conversation to bridge connection. Next, we will go over the tools and practices that will be explored that evening. The remainder of our time together will consist of about an hour of yoga to care for your grief and time to honor who/what you have lost.

Once you step into the room, everything is optional. There is no obligation to participate. Grief shows up differently day to day, and we deeply honor your needs. You can simply arrive and rest on your mat to be in community with other grievers, as you listen and visualize the movements/techniques in your mind. Tears are always welcome and tissues will be provided.

Come as you are. There is a place for you here.

Please Note: This workshop is not a replacement for individual therapy and counseling.

Testimonial:

The class really met the need for support and a feeling of community for people going through loss. I thought the session was really nicely facilitated with thoughtfulness and grace - just lovely. Emily was terrific - compassionate, caring, supportive and down to earth, really met the needs of all of us in session.

- Andrea

About Emily LeBar:

Emily has an extensive history of personal grief, including the loss of a parent at a young age. In addition to Emily’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, she has also completed a Grief Yoga Teacher Training and is currently enrolled in a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training. Emily has found emotional support through her yoga practice, and over the years has attained skills and knowledge to help others move with their grief. Through her teaching, Emily reminds you that you are held, supported, and above all else: not alone.

Please bring your own mat to class.

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Price: $100 per couple

Join Emily for her Guided Meditation Series!

In this offering, you will begin with gentle movement, then settle into a comfortable position for Emily's calming guidance. Each session will cover a different meditation technique. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just starting out, this 45-minute session is the perfect opportunity to cultivate calm, clarity and inner peace.

Meditation is a practice that helps focus our attention and observe thoughts without judgment. A consistent meditation practice has many health benefits, including improved sleep, better management of anxiety and depression, improved memory, concentration and focus.

Guided meditations provide a focal point, making them ideal for beginners or those who struggle with meditating in silence.

Stay tuned for upcoming sessions in Emily's Guided Meditation Series! Each session will have a different meditation technique or focus.

Join Clare and Kathy for an afternoon of yoga, mindfulness and writing. Quiet the mind, listen to the body and tap into your authentic, creative voice, discovering stories along the way. Gather in a supportive and celebratory community, and empower the parts of yourself that are ripe for exploration and care.

The afternoon will include:
- Gentle Slow Flow, Open LevelYoga and Mindfulness practice
- Prompt-driven writing exercises
- A brief introduction to the neuroscience of creativity
- Strategies for creating a regular creative practice, a road map of sorts, that can help offer everyday clarity, acceptance and authenticity, on the mat and the page
- Reflective time to consider how the meeting of the body and mind can open the heart

NOTE: This class is for students of all levels, in both yoga and writing spaces.