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SUMMARY:Navigating Grief Through Chanting and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Grief isn’t always about the loss of a loved one. It can stem from losing a sense of agency\, navigating life transitions\, feeling displaced\, or simply moving through the many shifts that come with being human. Grief takes many shapes—and it lives in the body as much as the heart. \nWe will begin with high-energy movement through rhythm and drumming\, then gradually soften into breathwork\, mindful movement\, and deep rest. The session will close with a restorative sound bath in yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra)\, allowing the body and nervous system to fully integrate the experience. Peace and Shakti mantras chanting will be intertwined throughout the session. \nWhat Participants Will Learn:\n\nBeat the Odds™\, Drum Circle (We won’t need drums\, we will tap and clap on our bodies to create the vibrations of a drum circle): Engage in group drumming to release tension\, awaken joy\, and “crowd out” grief\, stress\, and pain through rhythm. This evidence-based technique supports neuroplasticity and emotional release.\nBreathwork Techniques: Explore breath practices that calm the mind\, soothe the heart\, and provide emotional release\, empowering participants to access inner peace and resilience.\nMindful Movement (Yoga): Learn gentle yoga postures designed to release stored emotion\, regulate the nervous system\, and bring awareness to where grief may reside in the body.\nSound Healing: Experience the soothing effects of sound and chanting as a tool for nervous system regulation\, deep rest\, and energetic realignment.\n\nProgram Goals:\n\nTo support emotional regulation through somatic practices and mindfulness.\nTo help participants reconnect to their bodies\, creativity\, and inner wisdom.\nTo offer tangible tools for ongoing self-care and healing beyond the session.\nTo provide a compassionate space for individuals to process grief without judgment or pressure.
URL:https://iyiny.org/event/navigating-grief-through-chanting-and-movement/
LOCATION:Integral Yoga Institute New York\, 227 West 13th Street New York\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sound & Kirtan,Workshop
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