Tending Grief

In honor of my teachers Joanna Macy, Malidoma Somé, Martín Prectel, and Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.

Grieving is a natural human experience that allows the expression of sadness, loneliness, anger, despair, and other feelings. The more we open ourselves to love others - to celebrate the beauty of our world - the more we open ourselves to the pain of losing what and who we love.

Some grief can only be tended together. When we tend to our grief with others, we may hear a different layer of truth—that the grief we carry is not ours alone, and then the process of letting go can begin.

There are many forms of grief. We include all painful feelings—sorrow, anger, fear, loneliness, despair, guilt, frustration, and more. Although there are many sources of grief, from the natural losses of life to the shocks of sudden bereavement or relationship breakdowns, from the daily hurts and bruising of modern life to our pain for the state of the world and the suffering of others, there are many ways our grief is stirred.

Your feelings are welcomed and honored from whichever wellspring of our humanity they flow.

Grief Tender, BioDynamic Trauma Release Breathworker,  Ritual Storyteller, and Dagara Initiate.

Sirena Andrea is a distinguished grief tender, BioDynamic Trauma Release Breathworker, and ritual storyteller, who is deeply committed to the transformative power of narrative and breathwork. Her multifaceted expertise and compassionate approach have touched countless lives, guiding individuals through profound journeys of healing and self-discovery.

Sirena provides a compassionate and supportive presence for those navigating the challenging terrain of loss and sorrow. She holds space for individuals to process their grief, facilitating a path toward healing and emotional resilience.

Her mastery in BioDynamic Breathwork, combined with somatic trauma release techniques, allows clients to access deep layers of stored emotional pain and release them, fostering a renewed sense of vitality and well-being.

As an initiate of the Dagara tradition from Burkina Faso, she integrates indigenous wisdom and rituals into all her sessions. She divines Earth-based rituals to guide her clients into their own spiritual lineage, providing a deep, ancestral context for their work together.

After two decades of writing and telling stories, Sirena’s mastery as a ritual storyteller creates sacred and transformative storytelling experiences that blend imagination, history, and emotional intelligence. Her storytelling courses and performances are known for their inclusivity, authenticity, and ability to foster profound personal and communal healing.

Sirena Andrea’s work is a testament to the profound impact of combining narrative, breathwork, and ritual. Her dedication to healing and transformation continues to inspire and uplift individuals and communities, fostering a deeper connection to self, others, and the world around us.