Grief moves through us in many forms.

It may be loud or nearly invisible.

It may be fresh.

Or carried quietly for years.

This two-hour gathering inside the Yurt is an invitation to slow down and tend what is living in your heart — gently, without pressure to fix or resolve anything.

We will begin with a guided meditation to arrive in the body and create spaciousness. From there, we’ll move through a grounding, accessible yoga practice designed to support the heart space — weaving breath, steady strength, and subtle movement to help emotions metabolize at their own pace.

Throughout our time together, we will explore the wisdom of plant medicine as quiet companions in grief. You will be guided step-by-step in creating your own herbal tincture crafted specifically for heart support. As you blend and bottle your herbs, this becomes a personal ritual — something tangible to carry home, a reminder that tending the heart is an ongoing, living practice.

No prior experience with yoga or herbalism is needed.

All are welcome.

Whether you are grieving a person, an animal, a relationship, a version of yourself, or simply the state of the world — there is space for you here.

Your $55 registration includes all materials and supplies.

You will leave with your handmade tincture and practices you can return to again and again.

Hosted by Sycamore Roots

In partnership with Grow Yoga

Details:

Limited to 8 spaces

$55 for 2 hours, supplies included

A little about Jan:

Jan Hummer, MA (she/her) is the founder of Sycamore Roots, a contemplative practice rooted in presence, grief tending, and creative inquiry. She is a certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Grief Educator, and Death Doula with over twenty years of experience in mindfulness facilitation and mental health settings.

Jan’s teaching style is steady, accessible, and embodied. Her classes weave breath awareness, gentle strength-building, balance, and subtle somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and resilience. She brings warmth, humor, and depth to the mat, creating space where students feel both grounded and gently challenged.

With a Master’s degree in Contemplative Education and ongoing PhD research in philosophy focused on end-of-life care through contemplative practice, Jan’s work bridges movement, meaning, and compassionate presence.