The Grief Sanctuary
A monthly gathering for grief to be witnessed, held, and honored.
January 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM Eastern | Live on Zoom
Sliding Scale: $22 - $44
January’s circle will tend grief at the threshold of a new year.
You are welcome exactly as you are. Cameras optional. Sharing optional.
The Grief Sanctuary is a gentle, communal space to pause, breathe, and tend to your grief in the company of others under the guidance of Iya Oyalade, a grief therapist and Oya priestess.
What is the Grief Sanctuary?
The Grief Sanctuary is a monthly, donation-based grief circle facilitated by Minerva, Iya Oyalade of Sagrada.
Each gathering offers:
Opening prayer to ground in the presence of our Egun (ancestors), in our bodies and breath.
Somatic ritual and practices to explore our grief.
Space for reflection and optional communal sharing & witnessing.
A closing to support integration
No preparation needed. Come as you are.
This space is:
✨ Facilitated and intentionally held
✨ Rooted in sacred grief care and lived experience
✨ Open to all forms of grief
✨ Non-clinical and non-therapeutic
This space is NOT:
✨ Group therapy
✨ A replacement for grief counseling
✨ A space where participation or sharing is required
The Grief Sanctuary may be supportive if you:
✨ Are grieving a loss, transition, or ending
✨ Feel alone in your grief
✨ Are tired of carrying grief quietly
✨ Desire a sacred space to be witnessed without judgment
These gatherings will not be recorded to preserve the space's intimacy and privacy.
Come as you are.
Your grief is welcome here.
Pricing & Registration:
I offer this circle on a sliding scale so that more of us can access support.
Choose the amount that feels possible for you in this season. Your presence is what matters most.
If these price points are not accessible to you, please feel free to reach out.
Income should never be a barrier to being witnessed in grief.
How to Prepare
To help you feel held and present, I invite you to bring:
✨ A candle
✨ A clear glass of water
✨ A journal + pen
✨ An item that connects you to your ancestors or a loved one (photo, object, etc)
✨ A blanket, shawl, or anything that helps your body feel warm and supported
✨ A warm beverage (tea, water, hot cocoa, etc.)
Looking for deeper, individualized support?
The Grief Sanctuary is a communal offering.
For those seeking one-on-one, ongoing grief care, Sacred Grief Counseling containers are available separately.
