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Rest & Remember: A Restorative Practice for Grief in the Holiday Season

Sun, Dec 07

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The holidays can be especially tender when you're grieving. Join Ellen MacKay for this 60-minute virtual restorative yoga class that offers gentle movement, breath, and rest to help soothe the nervous system and create space for whatever you're carrying. No experience needed—come as you are.

Rest & Remember: A Restorative Practice for Grief in the Holiday Season
Rest & Remember: A Restorative Practice for Grief in the Holiday Season

When & Where

Dec 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST

Zoom

Who

What

The holiday season can be a tender and complex time for those grieving. This 60-minute virtual restorative yoga class is a gentle invitation to slow down, be with what is, and find moments of rest amid the ache. Taught by Ellen MacKay, a trauma-informed yoga teacher with deep experience supporting those navigating grief and life’s transitions, this class includes supported postures, calming breathwork, and quiet reflection. Together, we’ll create space for both sorrow and stillness—honoring our losses while caring for our bodies and hearts.


No experience is needed. Come as you are, in whatever way you are. You’re not alone.


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Ellen MacKay is a trauma-informed yoga teacher with over 18 years of experience supporting individuals through grief, transition, and healing. She creates gentle, inclusive spaces where students can reconnect with their bodies, soften into stillness, and honor their own unique journeys. Ellen believes in the quiet power of rest and…


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