Expressing Grief Yoga and Art Workshop

Reconnect with yourself and process emotions through art in this Santa Clara workshop. This is a transformative art workshop designed to provide a safe, creative space for those navigating the complex emotions of grief. In this series, participants will explore the healing power of artistic expression as a way to honor loss, process difficult feelings, and reconnect with a sense of hope and renewal.Through guided sessions, we will use various art mediums—such as painting, drawing, and collage—to give voice to the unspoken and to transform pain into something tangible and beautiful. No prior art experience is necessary—only a willingness to explore and express. Each session will include a short meditation, creative prompts, and time for reflection and sharing within a supportive community.Whether you’re facing the loss of a loved one, a life transition, or simply carrying the weight of unspoken emotions, this series offers a gentle, compassionate space to be seen and heard. Come as you are, and discover how creativity can help you navigate your unique journey through grief.This event is open to anyone experiencing grief, whether death-related or not. All are welcome, regardless of whether you wish to share your story, gain insights from others, or be in a supportive community.Join us for a unique series of art sessions where we delve into the depths of our emotions, using different artistic mediums to express, understand, and heal. Each session focuses on a specific feeling, allowing participants to explore their inner world through the therapeutic power of art. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just beginning, this journey is about self-expression, not perfection.Each 2-hour event session focuses on one emotion.January 26, 2025 - Emotion: SadnessLet the fluidity of watercolor express the ebb and flow of sadness. Explore how gentle washes and blending can capture the emotion's softness, weight, and release.February 23, 2025 - Emotion: AngerChannel your anger into the tangible, grounding medium of clay. Pound, mold, and shape your feelings, giving them form and texture to release built-up energy.March 23, 2025 - Emotion: GuiltMeet the sense of guilt using your reflection and the layered effect of crayon and paint to explore deeper.April 27, 2025 - Emotion: ShockReorient yourself amidst the chaos with mandala art. Focus on the safety of the circle and any repetitive patterns, allowing your mind to process moments of shock through the meditative act of creating.May 25, 2025 - Emotion: Anxiety/FearWith the precision of colored pencils, explore the tension and tightness of anxiety. Use your imagination to capture the many layers of worry and fear.June 22, 2025 - Emotion: Yearning/LonelinessPiece together a mosaic using colored paper to represent feelings of longing or isolation. This session invites you to find beauty in the fragments, assembling them into a larger whole (feel free to bring photos).July 27, 2025 - Emotion: ConfusionUse a mix of colored pencils and markers to create overlapping shapes and patterns that capture feelings of confusion and disorientation. This process encourages you to embrace the chaos and find new perspectives.August 24, 2025 - Emotion: Acceptance/HopePlaying with shadow work utilizing lead pencil. Explore the interplay between light and shadow, remembering that we will always have both.Each session is a space to reflect, create, and connect with others navigating their emotional landscapes. Through this series, we’ll use art to translate feelings into visual form, finding new ways to process and understand the full range of human experience. Whether you join us for one session or all, we invite you to discover the healing power of creativity.There is an option to purchase all workshops as a set or individually!Instructor Bio:Elizabeth Huang is a certified grief educator, death doula, and life coach. Her holistic approach to healing is complemented by her extensive experience as a hospice volunteer, where she offers presence and support to those navigating end-of-life journeys. As a Bay Area native, Elizabeth has always been deeply connected to her community. Elizabeth's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of grief and trauma-informed care.Through her various certifications, she guides individuals with empathy and understanding, helping them process grief, cope with loss, and rediscover a sense of peace. Whether she's offering end-of-life support or guiding others through life transitions, Elizabeth is committed to serving her clients in finding regulation and resilience amidst life's most challenging experiences.

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