YOGA FOR GRIEF @ ELECTRIC COTTAGE COLLECTIVE
Last Tuesdays of the month @ 7pm-8:30pm
Monthly drop-in style yoga class and chat hosted by Electric Cottage Collective.
Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, the state of the country/world, or any experience that feels distressing to you - you are welcome exactly as you are. Come move, be, connect, and find ease. Come dressed to sit comfortably in a community circle to chat and in clothing that allows you to gently move for our yoga practice. You may bring your own yoga mat and props or you can use what we have here in the studio. You might also like to bring a journal or something to write with. Most importantly, just come as you are! Topics may include presence & body awareness, self-care, self-love & acceptance, your identity in your grief, changes, what is 'normal', and many other experiences that show up in grief. Our bodies are where we hold on to our grief and trauma, and Yoga Therapy is a way to connect to these feelings and be present with what's happening now.
Last Tuesdays of the month @ 7pm-8:30pm
Monthly drop-in style yoga class and chat hosted by Electric Cottage Collective.
Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, the state of the country/world, or any experience that feels distressing to you - you are welcome exactly as you are. Come move, be, connect, and find ease. Come dressed to sit comfortably in a community circle to chat and in clothing that allows you to gently move for our yoga practice. You may bring your own yoga mat and props or you can use what we have here in the studio. You might also like to bring a journal or something to write with. Most importantly, just come as you are! Topics may include presence & body awareness, self-care, self-love & acceptance, your identity in your grief, changes, what is 'normal', and many other experiences that show up in grief. Our bodies are where we hold on to our grief and trauma, and Yoga Therapy is a way to connect to these feelings and be present with what's happening now.
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YOGA FOR PREGNANCY & CHILD LOSS w/ MADELINE'S MISSION
IN PERSON: Second Tuesdays of the month @ Electric Cottage Collective 7pm - 8:30pm
Yoga for Pregnancy and Baby Loss is a gentle movement/yoga class for folks who have survived pregnancy & child loss as they find a path towards wellness, hope, and healing. This class is offered by Meghan Collier of Sea Glass Healing Arts in partnership with Madeline’s Mission. 70% proceeds from the in person class will go towards Madeline’s Mission.
You will gently move your body and hold space for your loss. You can bring your yoga mat and props or you can use what we have at the studio. You might also like to bring a journal or something to write with. Most importantly, just come as you are.
Whether you are grieving the loss of your pregnancy at any stage, TFMR, chosen abortion, or stillbirth, you are welcome here. If you are grieving the death of your baby or child, no matter what age, you are welcome here. Whatever your experience is, whatever it is that is feeling distressing to you - you are welcome exactly as you are. Come move, be, connect, and find ease. Our bodies are where we hold on to our grief and trauma, and Yoga Therapy is a way to connect to these feelings and be present with what's happening now.
Topics may include presence, body awareness, self-care, self-love, body betrayal, acceptance, your identity in your grief, changes, birth trauma, what is “normal”, guilt & shame, and many other experiences that show up in grief. Come share what’s on your heart.
IN PERSON: Second Tuesdays of the month @ Electric Cottage Collective 7pm - 8:30pm
Yoga for Pregnancy and Baby Loss is a gentle movement/yoga class for folks who have survived pregnancy & child loss as they find a path towards wellness, hope, and healing. This class is offered by Meghan Collier of Sea Glass Healing Arts in partnership with Madeline’s Mission. 70% proceeds from the in person class will go towards Madeline’s Mission.
You will gently move your body and hold space for your loss. You can bring your yoga mat and props or you can use what we have at the studio. You might also like to bring a journal or something to write with. Most importantly, just come as you are.
Whether you are grieving the loss of your pregnancy at any stage, TFMR, chosen abortion, or stillbirth, you are welcome here. If you are grieving the death of your baby or child, no matter what age, you are welcome here. Whatever your experience is, whatever it is that is feeling distressing to you - you are welcome exactly as you are. Come move, be, connect, and find ease. Our bodies are where we hold on to our grief and trauma, and Yoga Therapy is a way to connect to these feelings and be present with what's happening now.
Topics may include presence, body awareness, self-care, self-love, body betrayal, acceptance, your identity in your grief, changes, birth trauma, what is “normal”, guilt & shame, and many other experiences that show up in grief. Come share what’s on your heart.
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SHARED IDENTITY GROUP - PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS
First Tuesdays of the month @ 7-8:30pm @ Birth Roots, Portland (Treetop Classroom)
Group Experience: Whether you are grieving the loss of your pregnancy at any stage, TFMR, or stillbirth, you are welcome here. If you are grieving the death of your baby, infant, or toddler, you are welcome here. Whatever your experience is, whatever it is that is feeling distressing to you - you are welcome exactly as you are. Wherever you are in your journey, that is how we want you to show up. Your grief is not too big. Your loss is not too small.
Who: This Shared Identity Group is for parents who are surviving pregnancy and/or child loss (0-36 months old) as you find a path towards acceptance, healing, ease, and hope. These losses could include, but are not limited to:
How: Using Meghan’s experience with guiding support circles, we will gather and take a few mindful moments to land. Then you will each have an opportunity to speak your story, talk about what brings you into the group, and share what’s on your heart that night. Based on the group need each evening there may be a specific prompt or it may be more open ended.
Pre-registration is required for every session. If you have not preregistered, you will be able to do so on the day of, but we encourage you to sign up ahead of time so that we know how many participants will be in attendance.
Please note that this group will need to meet a minimum enrollment of 2 people 24 hours before it meets in order to run.
First Tuesdays of the month @ 7-8:30pm @ Birth Roots, Portland (Treetop Classroom)
Group Experience: Whether you are grieving the loss of your pregnancy at any stage, TFMR, or stillbirth, you are welcome here. If you are grieving the death of your baby, infant, or toddler, you are welcome here. Whatever your experience is, whatever it is that is feeling distressing to you - you are welcome exactly as you are. Wherever you are in your journey, that is how we want you to show up. Your grief is not too big. Your loss is not too small.
Who: This Shared Identity Group is for parents who are surviving pregnancy and/or child loss (0-36 months old) as you find a path towards acceptance, healing, ease, and hope. These losses could include, but are not limited to:
- Miscarriage
- TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons)
- Stillbirth
- Neonatal death
- NICU losses
- Infant death
- Toddler death
How: Using Meghan’s experience with guiding support circles, we will gather and take a few mindful moments to land. Then you will each have an opportunity to speak your story, talk about what brings you into the group, and share what’s on your heart that night. Based on the group need each evening there may be a specific prompt or it may be more open ended.
Pre-registration is required for every session. If you have not preregistered, you will be able to do so on the day of, but we encourage you to sign up ahead of time so that we know how many participants will be in attendance.
Please note that this group will need to meet a minimum enrollment of 2 people 24 hours before it meets in order to run.
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Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 3pm ET
Saturday 9am-12pm ET |