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Anticipatory Grief- The grief we don’t talk about

Anticipatory Grief- The grief we don’t talk about

by Chris McDonald | Sep 18, 2026 | Grief and yoga

There are some kinds of grief that begin long before a loss actually happens. Anticipatory grief can arise when we know—or fear—that we may lose someone or something important to us. It can happen when a loved one is seriously ill, a friend is facing a...
When Yoga Finds its Way Into the Therapy Room

When Yoga Finds its Way Into the Therapy Room

by Chris McDonald | Aug 7, 2026 | For Therapists

Many therapists over the years have asked me how I bring yoga practices into therapy sessions without interrupting the flow of the work. The most common questions I hear are: How do you know when to bring yoga in? And what practices do you choose?  Most days, I have...
Listening to the Body: Flexibility, Rest, and Yoga-Informed Care

Listening to the Body: Flexibility, Rest, and Yoga-Informed Care

by Chris McDonald | May 22, 2026 | For Therapists

I’ve taken more naps this week than I usually do. As someone living with chronic migraine, it can slow me down and make engaging in daily life difficult. Often, I feel like I have to “push through” or risk missing out on life. But last Sunday, I decided not to push...
Meeting Clients Where They Are: Adaptive Breath work Strategies for Therapists

Meeting Clients Where They Are: Adaptive Breath work Strategies for Therapists

by Chris McDonald | Apr 29, 2026 | For Therapists

Matching the right practice to the right client — a clinical guide for therapists How can we introduce breath work for emotional safety? And which breath work practice for which client and their presentation?  It’s a question worth sitting with. I have had more than...
Where to Begin: Bringing Breath work into Your Therapy Sessions

Where to Begin: Bringing Breath work into Your Therapy Sessions

by Chris McDonald | Apr 24, 2026 | For Therapists, Therapy

What’s the best place to start for a therapist who wants to bring yoga into the therapy room?”  I hear this question the most. I began my journey with yoga in the therapy room with introducing breath work practices.  It is the most accessible, easiest to...
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