A Yoga Therapist’s Guide for Navigating the Holidays

The holidays can be a season of welcomed joy and celebration, twinkle lights and tasty treats, but for many they can also be laced with grief and loneliness. People may yearn for loved ones who are no longer with them, or for a parent or child they never had, or find themselves wishing to be with someone far away. Whether you are spending time alone or with family this holiday season, here are a few thoughts for navigating the holidays using the guiding principles of the yamas and niyamas.