UBC Press Yoga for Grief and Loss book Paperback 240 pages

This book demonstrates how the principles and practices of yoga canhelp relieve symptoms of grief, enabling those who have experiencedloss to move toward wholeness, peace, and feelings of connection withloved ones who have died. Exploring the six branches of yoga, the bookshows how each branch supports us through grief in different ways,whether it be the self-reflection of Jnana Yoga, the meditation of RajaYoga, or the poses of Hatha Yoga. We are shown how to begin a personalpractice, both on and off the yoga mat, to help us move through griefon multiple levels.

Karla Helbert is a certified yoga instructor and alicensed professional counselor specializing in bereavement. Sheoperates a private psychotherapy practice and facilitates bereavementsupport groups for the MISS Foundation. She lives in Richmond, VA.