by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Sep 17, 2025 | Grief or Loss, How Yoga Therapists Work, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Katie Hay Becoming a yoga therapist On my back, legs resting up the wall, blankets draped over me…“Breathe,” instructed my yoga teacher. Relief. I was grieving the death of my father at age 20, and yoga became my lifeline. I went on to become a yoga teacher and...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jul 24, 2020 | Grief or Loss, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
By Nazaahah Amin This is the second in a two-part 2 series. Part 1 touches on the healing benefits of breath and awareness. “I’m still just so mad about my brother’s murder!” she yelled, tears streaming down her face. The other participants’ eyes started to...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jun 25, 2020 | Grief or Loss, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Pain Management, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
By Nazaahah Amin I have practiced yoga therapy in my hometown of Baltimore City for nearly 10 years. Within that time span the city has seen over 2,700 homicides, most in lower income communities that already experience socioeconomic disparities and a lack of...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | May 29, 2020 | Grief or Loss, LGBTQ+ Communities, Musculoskeletal Concerns, What Is Yoga Therapy?, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
By Antonio Sausys We are living in unprecedented times as a result of the coronavirus/COVID-19 and associated restrictions. Although we all know—on at least some level—that all things are impermanent, we become attached to the continued availability of things or...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Nov 7, 2019 | Breath & Nervous System Regulation, Grief or Loss, Pranayama, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
By Gina De Roma My mother passed away recently. The loss brought back many memories, including that of my very first experience with grief and the therapeutic benefits of yoga. I was 7 years old when my maternal grandmother passed away. To help us deal with feelings...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Feb 21, 2019 | Grief or Loss, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
Review by Karla Helbert The second edition of Heather Stang’s Mindfulness & Grief is a beautiful companion for those who may wish to test the capacity for the practices of mindfulness to cultivate solace. The introduction tells us what mindfulness is and what it...
