Part yoga class, part support group, part personal discovery, this group supports you through your grief. We provide a compassionate and safe environment for anyone who is experiencing grief. This group provides an opportunity for you to share your story, make meaning out of your experiences, and tend to your grief. We proceed from the understanding that it's possible to grieve and be grateful at the same time.
Together we practice gentle yoga, breathing, sound healing, and other relaxation techniques to help you connect with your body in a safe way, in a safe environment, and at your own pace. During these practices, choices are offered throughout. Stillness, movement, or rest are always options at any point. You don't have to be flexible, fit, or strong. No yoga experience or special yoga clothes are required.
Meeting structure (times are approximate)
- 10 minute relaxation practice
- 60 minute group discussion
- 50 minute gentle yoga (movement) practice
Size
- This group is limited to 12 people, and registration (below) is required.
Location
- Lake Fellowship, 24575 Glen Road, Shorewood, Minnesota
What to bring
- Yoga mat (if you don't have one, we have a few available, so please let us know)
Cost
- This event is offered freely in the spirit of generosity or "dana" in Sanskrit.
Evidence-based research into the benefits of yoga
- Helps with mood regulation
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Enhances cognitive and emotional functioning
- Increases attention and concentration
- Reduces tension and physical pain
- Improves sleep quality
Facilitators
Talia Singer, MSW, LICSW is a clinical therapist and private practice owner with a strong background in palliative care, hospice and healthcare. Talia has dedicated her career to helping people navigate the challenges of loss, transition, and grief.
Matthew Tift, PhD, RYT-500 leads yoga and sound healing classes at The Marsh, Spirit of the Lake, and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. He is Board Chair at onelove.yoga, a local nonprofit that brings yoga into schools. Learn more at matthewtift.com.