We all grieve in our own way and at our own pace and while we need time and space to allow the mind/body to heal, we can also help ourselves by engaging in practice like this one to fully support us and comfort us. Join me for this sweet breath practice, along with yoga poses focusing on softness in the heart/lung space to help release stuck emotions and begin to heal.
Props: 1-2 bed pillows or 1 bolster (bolster: http://amzn.to/2yJVoaj), 2-3 throw pillows, 1-3 blankets or towels (blanket: http://amzn.to/2v0U0eh) and anything that is soft, comforting, and supportive for you (including a little loving purry kitty!)
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