Gentle Grief Practices

A Place to Slow Down

A quiet collection of guided practices for moments when grief feels heavy, your thoughts feel busy, or you simply need somewhere gentle to pause. There is nothing to finish and no right way to begin—choose what feels supportive and move at your own pace.

Take what you need today

Gentle Practices for Grief

You can sit, lie down, keep your eyes open, pause, or stop whenever you need to. Let comfort—not completion—guide you.

Move your pointer over the player (or tap it on mobile) then use the previous and next buttons in the centre to move through the collection.

Arrive as You Are

You do not need to feel calm before you begin. Find a position that feels comfortable and let the practice meet you where you are.

Choose Gently

Select the practice that feels most approachable today. It is always okay to pause, skip ahead, choose another, or simply listen.

Return When Needed

This collection is here whenever you need a quiet place to land. There is no schedule, expectation, or required order.

With Gratitude to Julie Thom and Fitomize

These practices have been generously shared with Ryan’s Crossing by Julie Thom, founder of Fitomize, in the hope that they may offer a supportive pause to people living with grief.

Julie’s work is grounded in body-led, trauma-aware movement and nervous system–informed practices. She has also joined Ryan’s Crossing for a podcast conversation about breathwork and holistic approaches to grief.