Yoga for Grief & Healing
A gentle, heart-centred sequence for those moving through grief, loss, or major life transitions. Combines restorative postures, breath, and brief mantra.
Important Caution
This practice is gentle and supportive. It is not a substitute for grief counselling or mental health support. Practise with self-compassion.
Session Progress
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Posture Sequence
Supta Baddha Konasana
Reclined Bound Angle
Opens the heart. Allows the body to feel held.
Supported Balasana
Supported Child's Pose
Offers a sense of safety and containment.
Anahata Mantra
Heart Chakra Mantra (YAM)
Activates the heart centre.
Viparita Karani
Legs Up the Wall
Calms the nervous system. Reduces overwhelm.
Supported Matsyasana
Supported Fish
Gently opens the chest and throat.
Extended Savasana
Corpse Pose (10 min)
Rest. Let the body integrate what it has felt.
Devotional Context
In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna's grief is the starting point of Krishna's teaching. Yoga does not bypass grief — it offers a container for it. This practice honours that tradition.
Practice Details
Duration
30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Postures
6 postures
Ideal For
Bereavement, loss, emotional processing, life transitions
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These practices are offered for general wellbeing and are not a substitute for medical care. Consult your doctor before beginning if you have health conditions, injuries, or are pregnant.