COPE & Lifetime Syosset: Gentle Yoga
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Where: Life Time Syosset, 350 Robbins Lane, Syosset, NY 11791 Cost: Free! RSVP via email – mpappas@lt.life Mark your calendars for the next COPExLife Time Syosset class! You do not have to be a member of Life Time to attend – all are welcome! Please note, props and yoga mats will be provided. Just bring yourself, a water bottle, and ID—check-in at the front desk before going upstairs to the yoga room. ...
The Power of Food & Memory
Facilitator: Julie Ohana, LMSW Description: Participants joining the culinary art therapy workshop will engage with a delicious recipe that comes from Julie’s late grandmother. Participants are welcome to bake along with Julie, or simply engage in meaningful discussion about food and memory. (Feel free to keep the recipe to use another time if you’d like!) Participants will gain a better understanding of how to keep the memory of a loved one alive through their connection to food and the stories and memories that are shared through a recipe. When: April 29, 7 – 8 PM ET Where: Online via Zoom Cost: FREE! Reserve your spot on Pinelawn’s Eventbrite Page Attendee Materials Recommended: “Diosh” Recipe (on the sign-up page) More about our Presenter: Julie has been cooking all of her life! Cooking has been a passion of hers since childhood. It started while baking family recipes with her grandmother, working as a prep cook while in high school and as the kitchen manager at her summer camp. As she developed a passion for cooking, Julie discovered a second love- helping people through therapy. Julie received her B.A in Counseling from SUNY Empire State College in 2001, and earned her M.S.W from […] ...
Connecting Through Nature; Sharing the Mud; Savouring the Sky
Facilitator: Earla Legault A Space for Caregivers to be Heard Description of Workshop: In the workshop, participants will explore the emotional journey of grief using the metaphors of “mud” and “sky.” Through nature, creativity, and reflection, attendees will reflect on their struggles and sources of hope, learning through examples of how nature and creativity can be powerful tools in creating coping strategies. Earla will share how using the zine format led to finding her voice to co-writing and illustrating a book about adult sibling grief. The session includes two interactive activities: reflecting on the “mud” and “sky” in our lives through writing and sketching and creating a mini-zine inspired by nature to express their emotions and share their story. Participants will also be able to share their experiences and learn ways to invite others into meaningful conversations about grief. The workshop aims to offer a safe, comfortable space for creative expression and mutual support, leaving participants with practical tools for moving along their path of grief. When: March 25, 7 – 8 PM ET Where: Online via Zoom Cost: FREE! Reserve your spot on Pinelawn’s Eventbrite Page Attendee Materials Suggested: Simple art supplies of your choice, pieces of […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...
26 March 2025
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness
Yoga + Meditation for Grief: Healing Practices of Breath Work, Mantra, Movement, and Stillness with Elyce Neuhauser When: Wednesdays – March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7PM-8PM EST Where: Online Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website! About the Event Week 1: What is Yoga, What is Meditation, and How Can They Help Me with Grief? We will greet the practice by entering into a conversation about what yoga and meditation are, and how the practice can be customized to each individual. This week’s session will be an introduction to meditation as a practice in both movement and stillness. Mantra (as positive affirmations), Pranayama (breath work), and Mudra (gestures of the hands and body) will also be discussed and gently introduced. Week 2: Grounding into Love and Ache We will practice standing (or sitting for some) with presence. Movement will be introduced in a gentle way. The focus will be on “standing up” for ourselves, “standing in our experience” and “standing on our own two feet” both physically and metaphorically through all the practices of yoga, breath work, mantra, and meditation throughout. Week 3: Flowing in Dynamic Movement This week’s practice […] ...