Yoga & Movement for Grief - A five-week, mind-body grief support series
Yoga & Movement for Grief: A Gentle Journey Through Loss
(A five-week, 90 minute, mind-body grief support series combining yoga, somatic movement, dance and meditation with reflection, connection and grief therapy guided by a licensed clinical social worker.)
Move. Breathe. Connect. Find a little more space to heal.
Feeling the heaviness of grief? You don’t have to carry it alone.
Grief is a natural response to loss which can take many forms.
We may grieve the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job or career, a difficult diagnosis, caring for someone with a terminal illness, a major life transition, or even the loss of the life we thought we would have.
Grief doesn’t affect us only emotionally.
It can show up in the body as tension, fatigue, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, disconnection, changes in sleep, pain and discomfort, or simply a sense of heaviness that can be difficult to explain. Sometimes grief changes from day to day. Sometimes it stays with us much longer than we expected.
There is no timetable for grief, and there is no single “right” way to move through it.
But we can learn ways to support ourselves along the way.
Come move through grief gently.
🧘♀️ Yoga & Movement for Grief is a supportive series designed to help you reconnect with your body, calm the mind, ease some of the physical tension and stress that can accompany grief, and create space for the emotions you are carrying.
Through gentle yoga, mindful movement, somatic practices, dance, breathwork, reflection and community, we’ll explore ways to be present with grief without allowing it to consume every part of our lives.
Movement gives us another language when words aren't enough.
A slow breath.
A stretch.
A moment of stillness.
A chance to notice what we're feeling.
A chance to soften.
Yoga and mindful movement can help us turn our attention inward, reconnect with sensations in the body, reduce stress and create moments of grounding and calm. This isn't about "getting over" your grief. It is about learning how to care for yourself as you move through it.
You don't have to be "good at yoga."
This course is designed for all levels, including complete beginners.
You do not need to be flexible. You do not need previous yoga experience. And you do not have to be at any particular stage in your grieving process.
Simply come as you are. Sometimes healing begins simply by being in a space where we don't have to pretend that everything is okay.
There will also be opportunities to connect with others who understand what it means to experience loss. You are welcome to share when you feel comfortable but you will never be required to tell your story.
💚 What We'll Explore
Throughout the series, our practices may include:
- Gentle, accessible yoga poses
- Somatic exercises and body awareness
- Dance
- Breathwork and relaxation
- Meditation and grounding practices
- Journaling and personal reflection
- Guided conversations about grief
- Supportive community connection
- Practices to help ease stress, tension and emotional overwhelm
Our intention is not to rush grief away. Instead, we will create space to move, breathe, feel, rest, connect and care for ourselves through it.
*** HOW THE SERIES WORKS ***
This is a five-week series combining gentle yoga, movement, breathwork, meditation, reflection and community connection with professional grief support.
Sessions will be led by Anietie Antia-Obong (yoga teacher) and Freda Thomas LCSW-S (a licensed clinical social worker). Anietie is passionate about making the life-changing benefits of yogic practices accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. Freda Thomas, LCSW-S specializes in assisting individuals through their grief, providing an opportunity to explore the emotional experience of grief within a caring and supportive environment.
🗓️ Schedule
Friday, October 9th, 6:30pm - 8pm
Friday, October 16th, 6:30pm - 8pm
Friday, October 23rd, 6:30pm - 8pm
Friday, October 30th, 6:30pm - 8pm
Friday, November 6th, 6:30pm - 8pm
📍Location:
Diana's School of Yoga
925 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite K
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Grief can demand so much of us.
This Time Is for You.
This series is an opportunity to intentionally make room for your own mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Come breathe.
Come move.
Come rest.
Come connect with people who understand.
Come exactly as you are.
Let's bring in a little more light, shift some energy and ease some of the heaviness of grief together.
Move. Breathe. Connect. Find a little more space to heal.
🖤Spots are limited. Register and join us.
Early bird registration runs through October 4th. Register today.
$189 - Early Bird Registration 🦜
$199 - Regular Registration
$45 - Single Session
🌟 Community scholarships are available. Click the link below to access the application.
https://forms.gle/cmf5J2rkzHq9RusT8
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FACILITATORS:
Freda S. Thomas, LCSW-S, Grief Specialist
Freda S. Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She's dedicated over 20 years to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of grief and trauma. Her journey has been deeply shaped by personal loss, including the deaths of close family members to suicide. These experiences, combined with her own challenges with depression and autoimmune disease, have fueled her passion for guiding others through their own healing journeys. Whether through individual or family therapy, Freda strives to create a safe space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to heal. She's committed to walking alongside you through the hardest moments and helping you find peace and resilience.
Anietie Antia-Obong, Yoga Teacher / Meditation Facilitator
Anietie Antia-Obong is a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, laughter yoga leader, Reiki Level II practitioner and meditation facilitator with a deep passion for sharing mind-body practices that support greater peace, joy, connection, and well-being.
Anietie believes yoga and meditation can offer meaningful support during grief, loss, and life transitions by creating space to breathe, feel, rest, and process difficult emotions that can create stress and tension within the body.
When Anietie's not teaching yoga, she works as a producer, director and writer for television, film, and theatre, exploring her other great love: storytelling.
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