Navigating Grief Through Chanting and Movement

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.

We 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.

What Participants Will Learn:

• Beat 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.
• Breathwork Techniques: Explore breath practices that calm the mind, soothe the heart, and provide emotional release, empowering participants to access inner peace and resilience.
• Mindful 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.
• Sound Healing: Experience the soothing effects of sound and chanting as a tool for nervous system regulation, deep rest, and energetic realignment.

Program Goals:

• To support emotional regulation through somatic practices and mindfulness.
• To help participants reconnect to their bodies, creativity, and inner wisdom.
• To offer tangible tools for ongoing self-care and healing beyond the session.
• To provide a compassionate space for individuals to process grief without judgment or pressure.