A 10-week holistic group program for grievers ready to become more resilient to create a new normal with space for presence, joy, and love.
Hey there friend,
Welcome.
Grieving is one of the most challenging experiences we go through as humans, and our collective discomfort around grief doesn’t make it any easier.
If you’re struggling to process the loss of a loved one, a job, or a relationship in a world that wants you to just “get over it already”...
If your grief has made it difficult to focus at work, feeling overwhelmed all the time or are dropping balls that you used to juggle with ease…
If your relationships are suffering because even your closest friends and family might not understand what you’re going through...
If you’re feeling mysterious aches and pains or having other health symptoms that seemingly came out of nowhere...
If you're keeping your heart closed, attempting to shield yourself from any more pain, loss, or heartbreak...
Imagine being able to...
Calmly (and honestly!) answer the question, how are you doing? without awkwardly holding back tears (or a scream, or an eye roll).
Find joy in the things you used to love; and experiment with new hobbies, goals, and interests
Create a new normal for yourself that feels authentic and -- dare I say it -- meaningful?
To be clear, none of these things mean forgetting your loved one or pretending like it never happened...
But you deserve it all.
Because while it’s different than you imagined, there IS a future for you. And learning how to effectively work with your grief is the key.
Every time I [work with] Julee I physically feel the tension from my body leave. The classes are gentle on the body and freeing of the mind.
Julee is amazing at leading mindfulness and yoga practices. Her voice is calm and pleasant, which really matters for guided meditation. She explains well, demonstrating and participating alongside you, but also guides you through. I never feel lost or left wondering what we’re doing, and I always feel calm, restored, and safe after class.
I highly recommend Julee’s classes for anyone who is experiencing extra stress, grief, or other swirling emotions.
— Amy G.
How do I know?
Hey, I’m Julee.
And I am so glad you’re here.
I’m a grief doula, certified Grief Yoga® instructor, and certified end-of-life doula.
But I’m also just like you.
I have personally seen what happens when people don’t have the tools to process their grief, because it happened to me.
I have been living with grief my entire life.
When I was 16, three of my grandmothers passed away within 15 months. The adults in my life didn’t have the tools to deal with their grief, so I took on the role as peacekeeper.
I learned how to suppress my own emotions in order to keep everyone else comfortable. I turned to overworking and overachieving in order to feel a sense of control over my life.
And it worked...until it didn't.
By age 27, my life was full. I had just moved across the country, was in the process of getting divorced, and had a stressful consulting job.
But then my mother passed away suddenly from a heart attack.
Her death was so devastating that my busy life came to a standstill. I was desperate to find some kind of relief and meaning in her death.
I dove into yoga and different healing modalities; becoming obsessed with learning as much as I could. Learning how to get out of my head, and into my body and heart more. To slow down and stop running on autopilot all the time.
I went to courses, trainings, and workshops. I started practicing yoga, and loved it so much that I became a yoga instructor. I studied healing practices like reiki, Ayurveda, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Anatomy of Emotion, Grief Yoga®, and more.
And gradually…
I started to heal.
Things never went back to “normal,” mind you.
But I was able to meet my losses with greater resiliency, hope, and self-trust than before.
I realized that I had been carrying deeply conditioned beliefs about what it means to grieve, and how to grieve “appropriately,” (whatever the heck that means.)
I had picked up these beliefs from the way our society approaches grief, just a few of which are:
Don't talk about it.
If you do have to talk about it, keep it short.
Definitely don't cry.
If you're not over it in a few months, something is wrong with you.
Be strong for everyone else.
They seem ridiculous spelled out like that, don’t they?
And yet, that’s the way most of us approach grief.
It keeps us stuck, suppressed, and suffering.
And there’s a better way.
Using the tools I discovered after my mom died, I went from:
Reactive → Mindful
Suppressed → Emotionally Intelligent
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms → Myriad Healthy Techniques
Stuck and Afraid → Embrace the Journey
But most importantly…
RESILIENT IN THE FACE OF GRIEF
And I want that for you too.
DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?
You’re hurting and wonder if grief may be manifesting physically with pain, tension, and stiffness.
You don’t know who to talk to about your grief, and you’re craving real, authentic connections with other people who “get it”
You’re afraid that if you stop packing your schedule and take a pause to * actually * feel your feelings you’ll start crying and never stop
You know that you need to deal with your grief instead of pretending everything is fine, but you don’t know where to start or who to trust
You feel exhausted from pretending to be “normal” and “ok” all of the time, but you don’t know how to actually articulate how you’re feeling - you don’t want to be a Debbie Downer.
I had a profound experience in Julee's class. I was able to express emotions that I had no idea I was still dealing with. Yoga for Grief & Emotional Liberation gives you space to really look at your emotional landscape and move the emotions through your body.
I have done so much work processing emotions and grief and pain in my mind, but the body is so often forgotten in our work to heal the heart. These classes bring you into the body in a way that is so needed!
— Kim T.
If your soul whispered that’s me…
You’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.
If you’ve made it this far, you’re finally ready to face your grief head on, in service of the life that’s waiting for you.
You’re willing to be open and curious -- to fully explore your body, mind, and spirit so you can heal limiting beliefs and release stuck emotions.
You know that there’s no going “back to normal” after you've experienced grief, and that whatever your new life looks like is going to be very different from the one you left behind -- and that’s ok.
But most of all…
You want to put the pieces of your life back together and create something beautiful.
Show Me How
Introducing
Resilient Through Grief
A holistic 10-week journey to become resilient in the face of grief so that
you can create a new normal filled with presence, joy, and love.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF…
You’re exhausted from pretending to “have it all together” or trying to go at it alone. You’re ready to ask for help.
You lost a loved one recently or any time in the past, and you’re wondering how to create a life without them.
You’ve gone through a breakup or a significant life change, and want to be intentional about what’s next.
You are currently or in the past struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and poor sleep quality. Finding yourself experiencing stiffness, aches, and pains in your body and you want relief.
You’re tired of struggling to find effective support. You’ve been looking for a holistic approach that honors your unique journey
You’re open to exploring uncomfortable or emotional subjects, and are willing to move through discomfort in order to be honest and vulnerable
You have an existing yoga practice or you’re willing to learn in order to create a new relationship with your body and emotions
You’re ready to create a new paradigm around grieving for yourself so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful
TAKE A PEAK AT
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Each module is a comprehensive deep dive into the theme of the week.
Every week you’ll receive powerful exercises, journal prompts, and movement practices designed
to heal and empower.
MODULE ONE
Locating Yourself
You can’t heal your limiting beliefs around grief if you don’t know what they are. In this module we’ll set up a new understanding of grief that’s compassionate and empowering, and explore the beliefs that are no longer serving you so you can start to release them.
MODULE TWO
Emotional Literacy
Grief is an intense emotional experience, and understanding how to work with your emotions is critical. In this module you’ll learn awareness practices to understand your emotions, and discover how to work with strong emotions.
MODULE THREE
Listening To Yourself
Learn how to stop beating yourself up for the coping and numbing mechanisms you’ve been using, and how to choose healthier ones. You’ll discover how to listen to yourself so you can give yourself what you *actually* need.
MODULE FOUR
Your Human Instinct
In this module you’ll learn about our biological instinct for movement, breath, and sound, and explore your beliefs around laughter and crying. You’ll activate your creative expression and learn how to unblock what’s been stuck inside you.
MODULE FIVE
Love + Witnessing
Most of us feel *SUPER* uncomfortable being seen in our emotions. In this module you’ll learn the power of being witnessed and how to open up to receive the love that’s all around you, no matter what
MODULE SIX
Connect With Possibility
Believe it or not, there IS life after grief. In this module we’ll gently explore the possibilities that are available to you, and discover how to overcome fear of the future. You’ll learn how to take command of your emotions and direct your grief experience, instead of feeling overwhelmed.
MODULE SEVEN
Rest in Peace
In this module you’ll learn how to release expectations so you can actually let yourself rest. We’ll explore your relationship to sleep, rest, exercise and other self care practices so you learn to make a rest and rejuvenation a part of your everyday life.
MODULE EIGHT
Finding Surrender
The grief experience is something that none of us can control. In this module you’ll discover the power of spiritual surrender, and how to tap into nature to find healing.
MODULE NINE
Cultivating Trust
In this module we''ll explore building trust with ourselves and others. Looking at your beliefs around asking for help and how fear and shame may be entangled in the story. We'll practice resting and releasing.
CLOSING MODULE
Integration
Where do you go from here? My goal with this program is that the tools and resources offered continue to serve you as you move forward on your grief journey. To put that into action, you need a plan. In this closing module you will reflect on how some of these resources can carry on in your daily life or be drawn from later. The module also includes recommended books and resources to continue to deepen your inner work onward.
MEET YOUR PROGRAM GUIDES
When you join Resilient Through Grief, you not only get access to me, but also these lovely healing experts too...
Julee Yokoyama
Here As Love
I am a grief and end-of-life doula and certified Grief Yoga teacher. I empower people to stop suppressing their grief and break free from limiting beliefs like: it’s not okay to struggle or express powerful emotions; grief needs to be dealt with or “gotten over” quickly; or that you shouldn’t talk about grief. Let me be your guide to healing and freedom.
Kim Tull-Esterbrook
Whole Life Yoga
I am a Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation teacher and owner of Whole Life Yoga. As a teacher I focus on adapting the tools of yogic practice to honor the individual bodies, minds, and hearts of my students. As a teacher within Resilient Through Grief, I hope to help you learn how to approach your healing with kindness, courage, and grace.
Caroline Hinchliff
Eat Hike Love
I’m a holistic nutritionist as well as an avid hiker and wilderness explorer. I focus on empowering my clients to cultivate self-love and treat themselves like their own best friend. In Resilient Through Grief, I encourage you to take advantage of the healing power of nature, and embrace the wisdom nature offers all of us during the most difficult times of our lives.
Working with Julee is a peaceful and supportive experience. Visualizations, exercises, and guidance provide a valuable journey for anyone who is looking to understand and move through a loss.
It’s so important to experience and process grief, and Julee is an excellent guide for this. Julee is gentle, loving, compassionate, considerate, knowledgeable, fun, and thorough. She really understands loss in its many forms and the complexities of how it can affect everyone differently.
— Holly M.
Frequently asked questions
Here are a few answers to our most common questions
⏰Each module includes pre-recorded content released weekly on Mondays. Weekly time commitment is less than 2 hours per week--some weeks will be lighter than others.
🧘♀️I also recommend repeating the movement practices, which will increase time investment, but you are in control of how and when you practice. Come back to them anytime as you have lifetime access. 
🎥✍️Modules are comprised of written and video lessons, video movement practices, and reflection oriented writing assignments. These writing practices are for your own exploration and knowing and not something you'll "turn in".
💚(5) bi-weekly group support calls beginning March 10. The calls will be recorded and posted to the program portal. Calls will be hosted by Julee and include the other featured program guides to answer any questions on their lessons or elaborate on their lesson topics.
This is a group program that begins Monday, March 1st. A new module of content will release weekly on Monday mornings for 10 weeks. There will be 5 group support calls beginning March 10. The program will finish May 9th. You have lifetime access to content. :)
Many of the modules include movement practices that are considered accessible and gentle. Practices include Grief Yoga®, Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and mindfulness practices. The practices I offer are focused on grounding you in your present experience, reducing anxiety, improving sleep, releasing tension, and exploring emotional liberation.
I wholeheartedly believe you can! I get it... if you've never let yourself feel your feelings before, actually letting yourself grieve can feel terrifying.
This program will allow you to better understand your grief experience so you can find more peace in your heart. It will get you out of your head and into your body and heart to process your grief and emotions.
Your grief might not ever go away, but it won't last forever in the way you're experiencing it right now...especially when you do the practices in this program. You are not alone, friend.
This program is not meant to be a replacement for mental health therapy or counseling, but rather supplemental to such therapies. If you feel more comfortable participating in this program with the support of a licensed therapist, then I encourage you to find that additional support.
Truly, you can never have too much support on your grief journey. Give yourself permission to ask for what you need.
You have lifetime access to the program content. This includes future updates and changes.
I am 100% confident in the quality of Resilient Through Grief. That said, I will honor a 7-day money-back guarantee from date of purchase.
Many of the movement practices offered in this program can be fully participated in sitting or lying down. If you have specific accessibility concerns, please reach out to me (julee@hereaslove.com) and I am happy to discuss further to ensure this will be a good fit for you.
I know that the last thing you want to do is take time out of your busy schedule to grieve and feel your feelings.
But... How much time is NOT addressing your emotions costing you in terms of lack of focus, self doubt, brain fog, fatigue, and anxiety?
The only way out is through. Be proactive now so you don't have to pay the price later.
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have so you can determine if this program is right for you! Email me at julee@hereaslove.com and I'll get back to you asap. We can even jump on a quick call. :)
Julee Yokoyama
hereaslove.com
With Love, Julee
I am here to be of service. You and I are one and the same. We are human beings here in this life doing the best we can. The only guarantees we have in life are change and impermanence, and this fact can bring so much pain and suffering into our experience.
I created this program for you as a collection of tools and practices that I have both experienced personally, and witnessed being transformational in cultivating resilience and self-compassion. We are the one companion we will always have, so we need to be good to ourselves. I am here with my whole heart to hold space and be a loving presence in guiding you through deepening that self-love relationship. I witness your grief. I see your healing, friend.