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Living With Grief Through Yoga Practices On And Off The Mat
With Ingrid van OostromIn this course, you will explore how yoga practices such as breathwork, self-reflection, gentle meditation, and yogic philosophy help you to live with grief in a compassionate and embodied way. Whether you are grieving a person, a relationship, the state of the world, or a version of your life that no longer exists, this course offers steady and down-to-earth support. You learn to: - Understand that grief is not as something to fix or 'get over', but something to live alongside - Reconnect with breath and body to create steadiness in moments of overwhelm - Explore yogic perspectives on impermanence, attachment, and inner resilience - Use short practices like grounding, So Ham meditation, and mantra to meet difficult emotions when they arise - Reflect on legacy, love, and the sacredness of continuing to live with an open heart Each session includes a talk or practice that meets you where you are in your grief journey. Expect space, honesty, and permission to feel. Trigger Warning: This course involves discussions and practices related to grief and loss. It addresses various forms of grief, including the loss of a person, relationship, or life circumstances. The content may evoke strong emotions. Discretion is advised.
A Yogic approach to navigating grief in daily life.
About this course
In this course, you will explore how yoga practices such as breathwork, self-reflection, gentle meditation, and yogic philosophy help you to live with grief in a compassionate and embodied way. Whether you are grieving a person, a relationship, the state of the world, or a version of your life that no longer exists, this course offers steady and down-to-earth support. You learn to: - Understand that grief is not as something to fix or 'get over', but something to live alongside - Reconnect with breath and body to create steadiness in moments of overwhelm - Explore yogic perspectives on impermanence, attachment, and inner resilience - Use short practices like grounding, So Ham meditation, and mantra to meet difficult emotions when they arise - Reflect on legacy, love, and the sacredness of continuing to live with an open heart Each session includes a talk or practice that meets you where you are in your grief journey. Expect space, honesty, and permission to feel. Trigger Warning: This course involves discussions and practices related to grief and loss. It addresses various forms of grief, including the loss of a person, relationship, or life circumstances. The content may evoke strong emotions. Discretion is advised.
Meet your Teacher
Ingrid van Oostrom is a yoga teacher, death doula, and horticulturist with a deep commitment to supporting others with honouring life, death, and nature. With many years of experience in classical yoga and grief work, Ingrid offers grounded and heartfelt guidance that weaves together body awareness, spiritual insight, and nature-based wisdom. Her own path through grief has shaped her compassionate approach, helping others befriend death and grief with honesty, presence, and gentleness. Drawing on yogic philosophy and lived experience, Ingrid creates spaces that honour the full spectrum of being alive.