How does grief affect the brain?

Grief is often associated with death, but loss can take many forms: the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, or the closing of a chapter in life. In this article, written by Stylist magazine, I explore why grief isn’t just an emotional experience, but one that is deeply felt in the body and nervous system.

I share how loss activates the brain’s stress response, affects hormones and cognition, and can show up through changes in sleep, breathing, digestion, immunity and energy levels.

The article looks at what’s happening in the brain during grief, why symptoms can feel confusing or overwhelming, and how gentle, nervous-system-informed practices can help support the body through loss.

To read the rest of the article, please click here…

If you’d like to explore the foundations of this work in more depth, you may also enjoy our blog post, "What Is Yoga Psychology and How Can Somatic Therapy Support Healing?"