All of us will deal with grief from someone we know dying. Grief is unavoidable in living. From 9/11 and other manners of violence, to the gradual health decline of old relatives, we will endour the loss of a loved one. Having some helpful ways to process can be beneficial in knowing we aren't alone and that our feelings are normal to experience.
A yoga practice might be more in the realm of gentle stretches or a restorative practice if you are exhausted, or if you are feeling angry and pent up might be a power flow to release your energy. Whichever is helpful for you, try to do some heart opening, body tapping to ground you, humming to calm your nervous system and find your voice, and forward fold of some sort to releive tension that typically builds in the low back and neck.
Mantras are a way of expressing a phrase over and over to help process and let go of our pain. With repetition we help our subconscious mind be at better peace. I hope this helps for you in some capacity during your time of grief.
written by Jessa Freeman
Mantras to help deal with grief.
Shared from https://griefyoga.com/affrimations/
In my sadness, I love myself.
It’s okay to take time to grieve.
I let go of my sorrow, but hold onto my love for my loved one.
I am willing to release any negative fearful idea from my mind and body and life.
It’s okay to be angry at having to grieve.
I will feel my grief but not wallow in it.
I choose love. I choose to heal.
I relax and let all the feelings flow through today.
I have lived and loved. I give and receive love today.
Grieving takes time. I am patient with my healing process.
I forgive anyone close to me who has died.
I feel my angels holding me today as I grieve.
I accept what I cannot change and find the courage to change the things I can.
My life has purpose and I live today in compassion and love.
I look for the rainbows after the storm.
I rest today when I need it.
I’m through grieving today and I move onto other emotions.
I take care of myself as I heal.
I’m discovering new strengths within myself.
I am thankful for the time I shared with my loved one.
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