Yoga Vacation ProgramDecember 7 — 8, 2027
After-Death Communication
Spontaneous and Facilitated Experiences That Ease Grief
Janice Miner Holden
This program is part of the Science of the Afterlife Symposium, December 5-8, 2027.
Can love continue beyond death? Decades of research suggest that many people experience meaningful connections with loved ones who have passed—experiences that often bring profound comfort, healing, and a renewed sense of peace. In this inspiring program, renowned researcher and counselor Dr. Janice Miner Holden explores the science, research, and transformative potential of After-Death Communication (ADC) and Induced After-Death Communication (IADC), offering hope and healing to those navigating grief and loss.
Drawing on more than 125 years of research, Dr. Holden examines the prevalence, characteristics, and lasting impact of spontaneous after-death communication, while creating a welcoming space for participants to share their own experiences. She also introduces the evidence-based practice of Induced After-Death Communication (IADC), a therapeutic approach shown to ease the pain of grief, and offers a rare opportunity to witness a live demonstration session. Whether you are personally grieving, supporting someone through loss, or a mental health professional interested in this groundbreaking modality, you will gain practical insight into how these experiences can normalize grief, deepen healing, reduce fear of death, and open the heart to the enduring bonds of love and connection beyond physical life.
Offered as 1 satsang and 2 workshops (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with a 2pm workshop on the last day of the program. Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.
Janice Miner Holden, EdD, is a researcher, educator, and counselor whose work focuses on the counseling implications of near-death experiences, after-death communication, and other spiritually transformative experiences. She served for 31 years on the University of North Texas Counseling Program faculty, retiring in 2019 as professor emerita. Her research has resulted in more than 50 refereed journal publications and 100 national and international presentations. She lead-edited the 2009 Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation and co-edited Connecting Soul, Spirit, Mind, and Body (2017).
Since 2008, Jan has served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Near-Death Studies and is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and ACISTE Certified Mental Health Professional. She is a former president of the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) and has received numerous honors, including the ASERVIC Research Award, the American Counseling Association’s Wrenn Award, the UNT Foundation’s Eminent Faculty Award, and ASERVIC’s 2026 Lifetime Service Award. Her work continues to bridge rigorous research, counseling, and the exploration of profound spiritual experiences.
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