My teacher Baron says “ We have two choices: We grow, or we die. It’s that simple. Growth is forward movement; anything else is stagnation or, worse, regression. I would even go so far as to say that growth is the answer to the age-old question of the meaning of life. It’s the whole point of our journey: to grow and evolve so we can remove all the parts of ourselves that keep us from living in the light, living from our essence, living as our authentic selves. When you remove the blocks, you create flow in your life and go into new thresholds of personal potential. That is the goal, and growth is the only way to get there.”
Growth is happening all the time, every moment, every breath. It's never ending and always unfolding. Over the past year our studio and community has experienced an abundance of powerful, positive growth!
We have initiated new members into our teaching tribe and new students into our community, we have created a new diversity in the teaching perspectives we offer our students, and we have incorporated meditation and restorative offerings. Our teachers offer more than just a yoga class, we have created a community, a place where people come to gather, share, and socialize. Together, students and teachers, we have created a true community!
The Yoga Studio has an energetic vibe where everyone is valued for the unique gifts they bring to the table. We recognize that each teacher and student is powerful, and unique. We equally appreciate the contributions of each teacher and student, and we make space for everyone to contribute in a way that is powerful and meaningful. We hold firmly to the idea that we all have a right and responsibility to SHINE as human beings.
I feel an intense gratitude when I think about each of the beautiful faces I have had the blessing of being with in our studio. Your lightness, your smiles, and YOUR growth, has been so inspiring to me!
With that said, I am taking a huge step forward in my own path as a person and teacher. I will be moving to Park City to work full time with my teacher, Baron Baptiste. Every action we take creates effects, which ripple out like waves after a pebble dropped into a pond. One beautiful wave is that Rachel Nelson will move into the role of Yoga Studio Coordinator. Rachel has been part of this community from the beginning, and will ensure that our great community, our powerful and sweaty practice, our unique and diverse teachers, stay together, and stay centered.
Growth does not come without growing pains, and it deeply pains me to leave such a beautiful energetic yoga tribe, but I will carry you with me in my heart at all times. You have truly touched my life and made me smile! I am so proud of what we have become, and am so confident in your combined ability to continue to hold the space and grow the community!
If you ever need anything I’m only a phone call/face book/email/text away! Most of all, stay the course….keep breathing, keep moving, and keep practicing yoga. Love yourself, love your practice, love your life! |
