My life’s work has always revolved around social service, human connection, and education. Up until 2017, my losses were, in comparison, relatively ordinary – great-grandparents, grandparents, and a divorce. But one chilly November evening, two police officers arrived at my door with the unthinkable news: my beloved son, Alex, had suddenly passed away in another state.

This devastating loss left me teetering on the precipice of despair. To navigate the unfathomable grief that followed, I turned to counseling, grief therapy, support groups, nightly meditations, and journaling. My husband and family were my unwavering pillars of support as I grappled with the immense emotional pain.

Yet, the emotional turmoil exacted a physical toll. My body ached, my posture slumped, and my back muscles constricted with tension. I realized that grief couldn’t be fully expressed through words alone; it had taken residence within me, creating energy blocks.

In my quest for healing, I discovered grief yoga through a free course by Paul Dennison. While it didn’t offer a quick fix, it provided a means to release and heal, acknowledging that not all grief can be verbalized. Our bodies store our traumas, and I became determined to share this revelation. I became a certified yoga teacher, specializing in Grief Yoga, to assist others.

In 2022, tragedy struck again when my beloved husband, John, passed away suddenly. Once more, I’m navigating the challenging terrain of grief. I believe that the love my son and husband bestowed upon me should be channeled into the world.

This personal journey inspired the creation of Moonflow Yoga, a place of solace, acceptance, and healing. My hope is that it can honor the memories of my loved ones and offer support to those on their own journeys of loss and recovery.