Yoga for Grief and Loss - Dallas
Yoga for Grief and Loss
Yoga for Grief and Loss offers an accessible way for grieving individuals to allow the ancient wisdom of Yoga to transform their current grief experience. While the grief-illiterate world at large might encourage grievers to "get on with their lives," Yoga for Grief and Loss instead offers an invitation to sit with, embrace, and grow through grief.
Whether your grief journey is just beginning or you have many years of familiarity with grief; whether you are new to yoga or are a seasoned practitioner - you will be welcome.
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Allow me to accompany you
on your grief journey.
I'm Nancy Watson. I have been a yoga practitioner for almost 25 years, and I am a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) as well as a certified chair yoga instructor. I currently teach weekly chair and vinyasa flow yoga classes at the Richardson Senior Center, at The Mat Yoga Studio, and at Good Vibes Yoga (through Movement Therapy). Additionally, I now offer Yoga for Grief and Loss sessions at various locations in the North Dallas area.
I experienced a traumatic loss in 2019, and it was yoga that saved me. When I learned about the Compassionate Bereavement Care Yoga certification program offered through the MISS Foundation, I was drawn to it immediately. The training program has made a huge impact on me and I am proud to have achieved the Compassionate Bereavement Care Yoga certification and to be the first and only CBC-Y certified yoga teacher in the Dallas area.
It is my tragic privilege to walk alongside you and to be a compassionate witness to your grief. I hope you’ll join me soon to learn how the ancient discipline of yoga can offer you hope in your grief journey. Namaste.
What to expect
- Each 90-minute class might feature times of stillness, periods of movement, a mudra (hand gesture), a chant, and/or a guided meditation. You may opt out of any activity that doesn't feel right for you.
- Each week will feature a theme that focuses on how a particular aspect of yoga can be beneficial for a grieving individual. Whether you are brand new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, you’ll likely learn something new about yoga philosophy.
- Yoga for Grief classes do not promote or discount any religious belief.
- In yoga, the saying is not “No pain, no gain,” but rather "No Pain, NO PAIN," meaning that if you experience physical pain, please stop what you're doing and rest. But if you have an emotional struggle, you'll be invited to stay with that feeling, using movement and breath to explore any discomfort with a sense of curiosity.
- Grief, like yoga, is non-comparative and non-competitive. Your feelings are yours alone and will not be judged. Likewise, you will be expected to respect the grief journeys of other class participants.
Chair Yoga for Grief and Loss: 6-Week series. Wednesdays, September 11-October 16, 10:00-11:30am.
Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas TX 75230. $150/series of 6 classes. Register here.
Gentle Yoga for Grief and Loss: 6-Week series. Thursdays, September 19-October 24, 6:30-8:00pm.
Heritage Village Pavilion, 450 St. Mary Dr., Allen TX 75013. $150/series of 6 classes. Register here.
Master Class: Yoga for Grief and Loss. October 5, 2024 2:00-3:30pm.
The Mat Yoga Studio, 17390 Preston Road, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75252. This class will consist of an overview of yoga for grief and is offered as part of The Mat’s ongoing Master Class series. $35 for non-Mat members. Register here.
One-Day Retreat: Yoga for Grief & Loss. November 2, 2024, 9:30am-4:00pm. Click here for all the details.
Mindful Mourning: Building Your Holiday Grief Survival Toolkit. November 16, 2024, 1:30-3:00pm.
Yoga-Art--Music, 9850 Walnut Hill #427, Dallas, TX 75238. $40. Register here.
Yoga for Grief and Loss: 6-Week series. Sundays, November 17-December 22, 1:30-3:00pm
The Mat Yoga Studio, 17390 Preston Road, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75252. $150/series of 6 classes. Register here.
Yoga for Grief and Loss: 6-Week series. Sundays, January 5-February 9, 2025. 1:00-2:30pm
Good Vibes Yoga Studio, 4231 Sigma Rd #125, Farmers Branch, TX 75244. $150/series of 6 classes. Registration info coming soon.
Past participants say...
“I appreciated Nancy’s compassion,
gentle spirit, and encouragement during each class."
-Marilyn E.
“The meditations brought some unexpected visuals and surprising realizations to me that I continue to think about.”
-Recent class participant
“Grief is an expression of the deep love that carries on in the world after our loved ones are gone. It's a reminder of how important these beings were and are to us. Sharing how much we loved them honors them and helps them to continue to exist in concrete and tangible ways. I am so glad I took Nancy's course, so I could come to realize this very valuable and healing truth.”
-Lisa L. Coleman
“Today’s retreat was truly lovely and so good for my soul. Thank you for your warmth and compassion and for creating such a meaningful day for all of us.”
Retreat participant
“This was my first grief group of any sort. It confirmed my thoughts that I need to have a group to go to for my grief processing. It was wonderful.”
-Recent class participant
“Nancy's gentle spirit and personal experience with grief makes her the perfect leader of a grief workshop. This combined with the wisdom from the ancient tradition of yoga make it a powerful [experience].”
-Kelli Sinquefield
“Thanks for the beautiful retreat today and the opportunity to be with our grief.”
-Retreat participant
“It was my first experience with yoga and I really enjoyed this and hope to continue. This class gave me a little time to not only reflect and think about my loved one, but I liked the stretching and balance work to help me physically. I enjoyed the small group and meeting others who had shared experiences. I felt like we all really bonded.
-Recent class participant
“This workshop provided me with a safe space to express my grief
and learn about and
practice tools to help me
process my feelings.”
-Recent class participant
“This class took me to a place I couldn't
find on my own.”
-Lisa Wellborn
“I liked the gentle way you opened your own story of grief and loss.
You made it possible for us to feel comfortable sharing
our own feelings of loss. You led us through yoga poses,
discussions of our grief, and creating a
tangible remembrance of our loved one to carry with us.
This memento of [my loved one] has become
a treasured piece. I loved walking the labyrinth
holding my memento over my heart.”
-Retreat participant
Yoga for Grief and Loss - Dallas
Contact Me
Nancy Watson
Compassionate Bereavement Care Yoga (CBC-Y) teacher
(972)-824-8348
"One day you will tell your story and how you got through it. That story will be a part of someone else's survival guide."
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∞ All services offered with love and in remembrance of my dear child, who came in to the world as Emily and left the world as Adam, and who will be forever missed. ∞