Are you ready to process your loss and tap into the self-knowledge your grief is providing you with? Are you ready to envision the new life you deserve, the new life you are soon to embark on?
Grief is one of the most difficult emotions to fully heal, but can be more smoothly endured when you give yourself the appropriate space and emotional support to mend your soul. Come learn more about the nature of grief and healthy approaches to healing with the author of Yoga for Grief Relief, Antonio Sausys.
In a safe, confidential and intimate space, participants will be gently guided through the path of grief relief with effective yogic techniques to support the process. Deepen your healing journey as you engage in self-reflection, soul restoration, and connection to nature. This retreat includes informative talks about grief and yoga, experiential practice, and additional activities that offer relief within the grieving process.
Please Note: Participation in this retreat fulfills the prerequisite for Antonio’s Yoga for Grief Relief Level 1 training.
This 4-Day residential retreat is designed for those who are grieving and those who work with them. In the retreat, you will receive:
Can you relate to the following?
If so, you are not alone.
Grief is something we all go through. Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of things or people we are attached to. Grief is heart-wrenching and can feel like the world is ending, again and again; the fact that grief is normal does not make it any easier to go through. While no two individuals grieve in the same way, we all grieve.
The Coronavirus restrictions imposed in the world this past year resulted in the loss of what granted us comfort, safety and well-being. In addition to our personal losses, we are now all, in one way or another, globally grieving.
If you are interested in working through your grief, want to learn more about what grief is and how to process it, or are interested in helping others process their grief, watch the short interview below the discover the basics and benefits of this upcoming program:
Somatic Psychologist | Yoga Therapist | Expert in Grief Counseling and Therapy
Antonio Sausys is a renowned somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and integrative healing. With a deep commitment to bridging psychology, bodywork, and yoga therapy, Antonio has helped countless individuals navigate loss by using mind-body practices to process and transform grief.
His training is rooted in both academic and experiential wisdom, having studied under esteemed mentors such as Hugo Bilsky, Indra Devi, Ram Dass, Swami Shankaradevananda, Swami Ekananda, Babashi Singh, and Swami Maitreyananda. Complementing his yogic studies, he has advanced training in Integrative Grief Therapy, Foot Reflexology, Swedish Therapeutic Massage, and Reiki, creating a uniquely holistic approach to grief recovery.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Antonio teaches internationally, presenting at universities, ashrams, retreat centers, and yoga studios around the world. He is a faculty member at leading Yoga Therapy Trainings and has served as Honorary Secretary of the International Yoga Federation for North America. His affiliations include the World Yoga Council, the International Association of Yoga Therapists, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy, and the American Psychological Association.
Antonio is the author of Yoga for Grief Relief: Simple Practices for Transforming Your Grieving Mind and Body (New Harbinger, 2014) and a contributor to several acclaimed works on grief and pain care, including Yoga and Science in Pain Care (2019) and New Techniques of Grief Therapy: Bereavement and Beyond (2019). His insights have been featured in journals, magazines, podcasts, and blogs, and he is the host and producer of YogiViews, his own TV show.
As the founder and Executive Director of ‘Yoga for Health,’ the International Yoga Therapy Conference, Antonio continues to advance the field of yoga therapy while making grief support more accessible and transformative. Based in Marin County, he maintains a thriving practice throughout the Bay Area and globally online. Fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian, he brings a global perspective to his work, guiding individuals toward healing through the wisdom of the body, mind, and spirit.
Daily Schedule
Your course schedule has been designed by the presenter to provide a holistic educational experience, and includes course presentation time, meal times, and free time for you to enjoy the beach and the grounds and participate in the ashram’s daily programs. Lines in bold type indicate required course times.
Morning and Evening Satsang: community gatherings for meditation, chanting & teachings; sometimes a silent beach walk.
Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes: available on outdoor ocean and bayfront platforms (beginner and intermediate levels offered twice daily)
DAY 1
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00 am Brunch
11:00 am Ashram Welcome & History Tour (meets at Reception)
11:30 am Inauguration Ceremony
12:00 pm to 3:15 pm Retreat Session
3:30pm to 6:00pm Retreat Session
6:00 pm Dinner
8:00 to 9:45 pm Evening Satsang
DAY 2 – DAY 3
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am to 10:00 am Retreat Session
10:00 am Brunch
11:00 pm to 3:30 pm Retreat Session
4:00 pm Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00 pm Dinner
8:00 to 9:45 pm Evening Satsang
LAST DAY
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am to 10:00 am Retreat Session
10:00 am Brunch
11:00 pm to 3:00 pm Retreat Session
3:00pm Graduation Ceremony
* Regular ashram schedule the rest of the day
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