“With stress levels high, Richmond woman helps through journey of yoga”

Nov 12, 2021 | Blog | 1 comment

According to a recent report by the American Psychological Association, stress levels remain elevated for U.S. adults since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. One yoga teacher is supporting her community with yoga, mindfulness, and self-care.  Yoga teacher and...

Yoga therapy for grief in homicide survivors: Part 2—Finding ease in the storm through movement and community

Jul 24, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

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...

Yoga therapy for grief in homicide survivors: Part 1—Finding ease in the storm through breath and awareness

Jun 25, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

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...

Mindfully creating the new normal: Global Grief Survey

May 29, 2020 | Blog | 3 comments

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...

BOOK REVIEW: Mindfulness & Grief, by Heather Stang

Feb 21, 2019 | Blog | 0 comments

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...