Coping with Grief: A Healing Journey

Join us for Coping with Grief: A Healing Journey, a transformative healing retreat designed to help you navigate loss with compassion, mindfulness, and gentle somatic practices. Taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA, this intimate gathering brings together seekers, mourners, and anyone processing life's transitions in a safe, nurturing environment. Whether you're grieving a recent loss or honoring deeper wounds, this healing retreat event in Stockbridge offers evidence-based and time-honored practices to support your emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Led by Qigong teacher and wellness practitioner Daisy Lee, this healing retreat combines traditional wisdom with contemporary therapeutic approaches. Daisy specializes in blending ancient Chinese practices with modern insights to cultivate inner peace, vitality, and holistic wellness—creating a unique container for grief work that honors both body and spirit. This is more than a workshop; it's a sanctuary where you'll move, breathe, reflect, and begin to integrate your grief with grace.

The atmosphere throughout this Stockbridge healing retreat is one of gentle acceptance and deep presence. You'll be held in a community of compassionate souls, all committed to their own healing journeys. There's no pressure to "get over it"—only an invitation to meet your grief with kindness and discover pathways toward renewed wholeness.

What to Expect

This healing retreat unfolds as a full-day immersion, beginning as you arrive at the peaceful Kripalu grounds and settle into the supportive community atmosphere. Morning sessions open with grounding Qigong practices led by Daisy Lee, where flowing movements and conscious breathing create a bridge between body awareness and emotional release. You'll feel your nervous system begin to soften as ancient energy cultivation techniques help you access your body's natural wisdom.

As the day progresses, the pace shifts between guided practices, quiet reflection time, and optional sharing circles. Mid-day nourishment—thoughtfully prepared meals honoring dietary considerations—provides a chance to sit in nature or journal your emerging insights. Afternoon offerings deepen the work, inviting you to explore grief through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and compassionate presence with your own experience.

You'll leave this healing retreat with practical tools: breathing techniques for moments of overwhelm, Qigong sequences you can practice at home, and a renewed sense of connection—to yourself, to others, and to the possibility of healing. The entire arc is designed to guide you from contraction toward gentle opening, creating space for the next chapter of your grief journey.

About the Artists

Daisy Lee, Qigong Teacher — Daisy is an experienced Qigong practitioner and teacher who has spent years studying traditional Chinese medicine principles and their application to modern wellness. She specializes in translating ancient energetic practices into accessible, contemporary language that resonates with Western students. Her gentle yet powerful approach to Qigong makes her an ideal guide for healing retreat work, as she understands how trauma and grief live in the body and how mindful movement can catalyze profound release and restoration.

Venue & Location

This healing retreat takes place at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, a world-class wellness sanctuary nestled in the beautiful Berkshires of Stockbridge, MA. The center is renowned for its serene 300-acre campus, peaceful teaching spaces, and commitment to holistic healing in an environment that feels removed from everyday stress. The lush natural surroundings, combined with Kripalu's intentional design for healing work, create the perfect backdrop for a transformative day.

Stockbridge is easily accessible via Route 7 and offers ample free parking at Kripalu. If traveling by public transit, regional bus services connect to the area. The venue's warm, welcoming staff and well-appointed facilities—including meditation halls, yoga studios, and reflective outdoor spaces—ensure your comfort throughout the day.