The season is changing as we move away from the heat of summer and into the cooling aspects of fall. The light shifts as the days get shorter, and I am embracing the dark again. My favorite time is to teach in the studio with the light of candles.

Even in the early morning, as I wake with gratitude, I light my candle and set the intention for the day. I do it physically before I begin my personal practice, and I create the awareness of my inner light turning on through my breath.

I begin each day by committing to living my day linked to listening and responding to life with mystery. To be able to cultivate the right thought as it moves into energy, not attached to feelings but to the desire to celebrate this day. The new day always offers the wonder and AWE of beginnings.

It has been a full ride of days leading us to this moment in time. I accept all the responsibilities of living fully with the passion of joy, even when doing the next hard thing. I am thrilled to continue teaching and offering my heart and soul to our community at Yoga Among Friends.

To grow and expand, I am thrilled to announce that the baton is being passed forward. My niece, Sara Shotsberger, will carry on the space as we begin to shift all my other roles. I need to let go of running the studio and managing the daily tasks.

She is a brilliant psychotherapist who brings the mind and body connection to her work as a trauma-based professional and registered yoga teacher. She genuinely embraces all health and wellness tools as we intend to expand into more of a healing center.  Under her creative tutelage, we will only grow and thrive with her passionate direction.  

So, nothing is changing for our students, and yet, for me, everything is possible in this transition. I can enjoy more time and space to teach and see the studio thrive with new beginnings. This new season is offering us an opportunity to expand, and for that, I am grateful. All our classes with our outstanding teachers will continue, and I can focus on sharing my teachings in classes and inspiring students in my private sessions.

This transition allows us to move forward through the integrity of our mission. We hold space for growing and expanding the higher vibration of healing. During these turbulent times of emotional confusion, we offer stability and a place to feel connected to our deeper selves. 

Enjoying the community and mentoring others is my joy, and I know we are only creating more opportunities for everyone to thrive. I am becoming more conscious that my enthusiasm is my superpower, and my laughter needs to be expressed in all my roles. I am welcoming new opportunities to create.

In the dark, we are planting new seeds as we nourish this season for the sweet spark of life unfolding. I am lighting the candle, and thank you for being the sustaining force of Yoga Among Friends.

As always if you have questions or would like to share some feedback, please leave a comment below or reach out to us via email.

Blessings,

Laura Jane