Therapeutic Yoga for Grieving

Unexpressed emotion remains stored in the fibers of the body. The energy of emotions should flow naturally and unhindered through the channels of the body, but often it is held deep, continuously circling its hiding spot.

This hidden grief may express itself as a headache, sore back, pinched nerve in the shoulder, stiff joints, or even as fatigue. Continuous repression of the grieving process (even the build up of our smaller losses) will leave a person in chronic exhaustion and pain.

Unattended grief could be hiding anywhere. Even though there may be obvious symptoms, an initial session should explore each region of the body.

Method: Assist your client into each of the postures and stay present with them as they hold each posture. They are to experience the feel of each posture and remain in it long enough to observe the physical and emotional messages that arise (a minimum of 5 minutes).

ROOT: Loss, especially unexpected, can leave us feeling as if our legs were swept out from underneath us. The sense of safety and security gone. It's time to reconnect.

Pose:  Virasana (Hero's Pose) 

Pose:  Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

Pose:  Jathara Parivrtti (Abdominal Twist) 

Pose:  Sphinx Pose 

Pose: Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Pose: Balasana (Child's Pose)

Pose: Yoga Mudra

Final Savasana to let the energy flow throughout the body.