Dealing with Difficult Emotions

We will all face difficult emotions at some stage in our lives and how we deal with them can have a big impact on our mental, emotional and physical health. We may struggle with certain emotions because we don't always know what to do when we or someone we love is suffering. The discomfort we feel may cause us to resist or suppress the emotion in an effort to “make it go away” as quickly as possible. However, this is not a viable option long-term.

In this program we'll be looking at, and working with, 8 different emotions. We’ll explore possible origins and causes and you’ll learn exercises and meditations specifically designed for each emotion, to help you deal with them in a healthy way. These include:

• Fear
• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Anger, frustration & resentment
• Sadness
• Shame
• Self doubt and insecurity
• Jealousy

“The main aim of this program is to enable you to look at yourself with compassion - to offer a space where you can release any internal judgement around your emotions, and find ways to deal with them constructively. I have created these practices to support you in knowing that you are safe and loveable, whatever you may be feeling.” ~ Rose

*For more information, read Rose’s article, ‘Why it's important to deal with difficult emotions'.

How to join

You have unlimited access to this – and all of our programs and classes – as part of your EkhartYoga membership. Not a member yet? Register for your free, 2- week trial then go to the program page and click 'follow program'.

About your teacher

Alongside her work as a yoga teacher, Rose is a psychologist who is passionate about helping people heal from mental and emotional issues. If you would like to work with Rose, or find out further information, please visit her website.

Who is this for?

This program is suitable for everyone. However, please note that given the complexity and range of this topic it’s not possible to cover every single aspect here. If you are struggling and your needs go beyond the reach of this series, please seek professional help.

Suggested schedule?

There’s no specific order to these classes - so you could watch every class, or choose the one/s that seem most pertinent to you at the time. 

What next?

If you enjoyed this, you might also like:

• Energy 101: Self-Care in Challenging Times - Talks and meditations to protect, strengthen and harness your energy. (with Rose van Ooijen)
• The Empowerment Series - Yoga classes that invite you to trust your feelings, respect your boundaries and honour your true self (with Sandra Carson)