Falling Open: Grief, Body, Belonging
Facilitated by Sandra and Mags, Somatic Grief Practitioners
Grief doesn't just break our hearts. It unsettles the very systems we use to make sense of the world. This workshop offers a guided path through that disruption, weaving reflection, gentle yoga, and creative practice to help participants move from managing grief to integrating it.
Across three parts, the group will explore the split between intellect and body, examine how control becomes a coping strategy, and practice letting the body lead through movement and creative expression. This will be a choice of freewriting, drawing, paired sharing with no fixing, no advice, just presence. The session closes with a group ritual and reflection on what openness might look like going forward.
Expect a mix of stillness and movement, solitude and shared witnessing. No art or yoga experience needed — just a willingness to be with what's there.
Bring: comfortable clothing for movement and a yoga mat or blanket as well as any cushions you may need to make yourself comfortable. Materials (*paper, pens) provided.
Admission:
Pay it forward - $100
Standard Admission - $75
Community Offering - $40
About the Facilitators:
Sandra Hunter is a corporate and transition coach, educator, and advocate for cross-generational and intercultural leadership. Drawing on 19+ years as a Professor of English and Creative Writing, she integrates epigenetic grief and story-healing practices to help women release inherited patterns limiting their leadership presence. She founded empowerHER, a mentorship initiative connecting established professionals with emerging women leaders, and brings 15+ years of interview coaching experience to high-stakes career transitions.
Margaret Burke (she/they) is a yoga therapist, yoga teacher, artist, and educator. After discovering the impact of yoga on their own mental and physical well-being, Margaret became committed to sharing the tools and wisdom of this practice. She offers compassionate and trauma-informed guidance to help you explore your nervous system and find empowering pathways for integration.