From Grief to Growth: Charting a Course for Transformation in 2024 with the Grief Relief Retreat!

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Are you seeking solace and healing in the wake of grief, but traditional methods don't seem to resonate? We understand how deeply personal and challenging this journey can be, and we're here to offer you a transformative experience like no other.

Introducing our Grief Relief Retreats, hosted by Mathew and Teresa from Sirrine Yoga. Drawing from our own experiences and guided by the wisdom of healers and certified grief counselors, our eight-hour retreats are designed to provide a haven for healing and growth within a supportive community. If you are at least six months from losing your loved one, our team of healers will guide you through 4 unique experiences to help you start or continue the healing process of losing your loved one. 

What Awaits You:

Movement and Breathwork with Teresa Porter: Dive into a journey of self-discovery as Teresa leads you through breathwork and movement practices aimed at releasing tension and trauma stored in the body.

Equine Therapy Session with Rob Boyle: Witness the healing power of connection as you and the horse navigate the complexities of grief together, shedding light on your innermost fears and obstacles.

The River Ceremony with Mathew Blades: Embark on a journey of reflection, forgiveness, and closure as you release and honor memories in a sacred healing ritual.

Community Support: At the heart of our retreats lies a commitment to community support. Enjoy a catered meal, connect with other attendees, and receive tools, practices, and compassionate guidance to continue your healing journey.

Pre & Post-Retreat Zoom Calls: To offer attendees ongoing support and connection with hosts, healers, and fellow attendees. Additionally, we provide a curated list of resources to aid you in healing beyond the retreat.

Watch Our Recap Video: Click HERE.

Watch Our Interview(the segment from above is in this interview): Click HERE.

 Attendee Experience

"Grief is a whole-body experience. And I was living it every day. My body needed a reset and relief. My mind needed an additional perspective. And my soul needed a way to honor my brother Brock. I’m so thankful I came to the grief relief retreat. Adara, the horse, and human healers taught me and loved on me. Thank you all for this beautiful experience!" -Kaleigh

The Details: 

When: Fall of 2024 or winter of 2025

Time: Stay tuned for more details

Where: Rite of Passage Equine Therapy

30817 N. 144th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Price: Stay tuned

Includes:

• Pre and post zoom sessions

• Eight-hour retreat

• Breathwork & movement session

• Equine therapy session

• River Ceremony

• Community activities

• Dinner and campfire conversation

• Transportation to the river ceremony

• Journals and yoga mats

Attendee Experience

"This retreat was really something special for me.  It served as a "mega" therapy session wrapped in nature and community.  The small group size helped provide a safe space and closeness to all FOUR grief experts.  I am beyond grateful to now have them in my corner moving forward.  Certainly gained takeaways that I still reference daily.  For me, a favorite element of the retreat was the past, present, and future structure that they created.  Upon leaving, I felt reset and encouraged with a better perspective on my daunting future.  It's a heavy day but somehow sprinkled with laughter and moments of visiting with others.  The retreat felt lighter than I expected, especially considering how heavy and painful our hearts feel." -Shannon

Teresa Porter

CEO and Owner of Sirrine Yoga

Teresa Porter has worked professionally as a licensed massage therapist, certified yoga instructor, and trained emotional release practitioner in the health and fitness industry for over 24 years. Since becoming a massage therapist in 1999, she has observed how negative, trapped emotions and lack of self-care contribute to physical issues such as disease and chronic pain.

Teresa's love and dedication to her craft make her a maven in the industry, as she's been on ABC15, iHeart radio, MIX 96.9, and several other platforms, spotlighting her skills and expertise. She has worked with the NFL, business executives, and everyone in between, creating life-changing results.

 Mathew Blades

Founder Of Podcast "Learn from People Who Lived with It"

Jill McMahon

Licensed professional counselor

Jill McMahon is a licensed professional counselor focusing on grief and loss. She has specialized in working with Survivors of Suicide since 2003, when she was first introduced to suicide bereavement while working for the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, D.C. Jill assisted in building the LOSS Program (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors) to Phoenix, AZ., and outlying communities. 

Jill can also be found providing suicide prevention presentations and trainings around the community, as well as speaking about Survivors of Suicide and complicated grief, nationally and internationally. She has been featured on several podcasts, co-authored a series of books, as well as being consulted for several other publications.

Rob Boyle

The horse trainer

 Adara

The horse used in the equine therapy session​​

Client Experiences 

Grief is a whole-body experience. And I was living it every day. My body needed a reset and relief. My mind needed an additional perspective. And my soul needed a way to honor my brother Brock. I’m so thankful I came to the grief relief retreat. Adara, the horse and human healers, taught me and loved on me. Thank you all for this beautiful experience! -Kayleigh R

Attending the Grief Retreat was a first-of-its-kind experience for me, after losing three immediate family members within the last two and a half years. During the retreat, I came to understand better that the process of recovering from grief is a journey that is different for everyone. I learned that it’s incredibly important to actively engage in something positive that can help you heal, properly reflect upon what you are going through, acknowledge this difficulty, and give yourself some grace!

I told myself, logically, I knew this before the retreat, as I would talk to friends and family about how I felt. There were, however, too many months that went by, that I felt emotionally alone with nowhere to turn. So, I quickly withdrew into a depression and did not know how to cope further. Focusing too often on the negative talk track that was going through my mind, I rode the wave of “everything is fine.” I’ll push through, go to work, be a responsible wife, mother, and employee, and just get on with it, day after day. But I was really in a difficult spot.

When I was introduced to the team at the Grief Retreat, I felt it was an answer to my prayers! Attended an 8-hour event taking a whole day “just for me” was so healing! The Grief Retreat gave me tools to help, daily. It allowed me to reflect on things that came to mind with the loss of loved ones and so much more. Without getting very personal, believe me when I say, if you are considering attending, register today, for the next retreat. You will be so happy you did!  -Jill