announcement: the path ahead

Beloveds, We know that a community is a sanctuary that exists and expands beyond the boundaries of a physical space. That our hearts and intentions are always connected.

We have made the difficult decision to release the lease on our physical studio space at Yoga Home.

( Deep breath. )

We know that for so many of you Yoga Home has been a second home. The space has held so much for each of us – life’s many milestones, the heartbreaks and the joys, the endings and beginnings of relationships and friendships, births and deaths. We’ve cried together and laughed together inside these walls. We’ve shared precious rituals, stepped into brave conversations together and maybe even had some memorable moments on the couch.

And we know that you’ve taken Yoga Home home with you and extended our community into your own. We hope to be able to continue to do that.

We’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to take our business online during these uncertain times. We know not every other small business has the same privilege. Having not been able to operate in the studio for almost three months and with more uncertainty ahead, we know it’s the best decision for the health of the business to let go of our physical space.

( Another deep breath. )

We also know that our community exists beyond 424 East Elm Street. Together, we’ve practiced and danced on rooftops, planted flowers in the Community Garden, helped build schools in other countries, traveled to places near and far. We’ve been together in your workplaces and at your children’s schools. We’ve helped train your athletes, have been part of your birthdays and weddings, and most recently, you’ve now welcomed us into your homes through our online studio.

This will all continue. Yoga Home will still exist and be a part of the community and your lives. In the weeks and months to come, we hope to collaborate with some of our community partners to bring you special events and classes that are at the core of who we are, that will bring us together in a way that is both safe, connected and fun.

The years in our space together have given us all innumerable gifts. We are beyond grateful for your presence, your support and your friendship.

This may feel like an ending, but it’s also a beginning. A turning of the page to the next chapter. As our favorite poet John O’Donohue says, “Though your destination is not yet clear, you can trust the promise of this opening.”

We know you will have more questions. We know you will want to celebrate and grieve with us through this process. We will have more information for you in the upcoming days, but wanted to land this news first.

( Again, deep breath in, and very deep breath out. )

We love you. And we’re still here.

With so much love and gratitude,

Xo ? maura & kerri

maura@ouryogahome.com
kerri@ouryogahome.com