Participants will learn about the physical symptoms of grief, its psycho-neuro-immunological bases and a set of simple Yoga exercises to address them while aiding the psychological transformation of grief into a resource of personal growth.

A comparative analysis is made of the Western and Eastern models of the Psyche stating the importance of the psychic centers' involvement (particularly the 'Heart Chakra') both physically and emotionally and specifically in regards to the yogic theory of Attachment. The methodology alternates theoretical lectures with experiential work.

In this workshop, participants will receive:

• Theoretical information regarding the topic.
• Instruction regarding the practice and the necessary adjustments according to participant's abilities and needs
• A hand out outlining the practice
• Sat sang or a few words regarding the 'divine truths' that Yoga is based on and that address the topic
• A few complementary tips

About Antonio
Antonio Sausys (BA Psychology, MA Body-Oriented Psychotherapy) is a somatic health practitioner and yoga instructor specializing in one-on-one yoga therapy for people with chronic and acute medical conditions as well as emotional imbalance.

During his career, Antonio discovered a key correlation between modern body-oriented psychotherapy and ancient yogic teachings, integrating the best practices from both worlds. He applies specific yogic applications working with individuals to create a "Yoga Sadhana". This is a specific and personalized yogic routine that best serves the individuals' needs and abilities, integrating mind, body and spirit to fully embrace the experience of life.

He studied with Yoga masters and teachers such as Indra Devi, Swami Shankaradevananda, Swami Ekananda, Babashi Singh, Ram Dass, Swami Mairtreyananda and Larry Payne. He has continued his professional development with training in Foot Reflexology, Swedish Therapeutic Massage, the Degriefing Process and Reiki.

Antonio teaches and lectures at U.C. Berkeley, California Institute of Integral Studies, Alive and Well, Institute of Conscious Body Work, College of Marin, has been a faculty member at the International Yoga College and former Honorary Secretary of the International Yoga Federation for USA. He is a member of the World Yoga Council, the International Association of Yoga Therapy, Director of US Yoga Federation and the US Delegate of International Yogatherapy Association. He is the founder and Executive Director of 'Yoga for Health' the International Yoga Therapy Conference.

Antonio Sausys resides in Marin County with a thriving yoga practice throughout the Bay Area. In addition to speaking engagements and workshops, he is an accomplished singer, accordion player, radio host, TV producer and is fluent in four languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese and Italian. Antonio sits at the Board of Directors of Fifth Sun Productions, a corporation that includes some of the most prominent event production companies in California responsible for such festivals as Earthdance, Harmony Festival and May Day Festival, amongst others.

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