The three of us are sitting by a fire in the Cedarwood Hotel. We are on a planning retreat and contemplating our 10 year anniversary which arrives this June. Already we have repeated a favorite mantra of ours which has been joyfully proclaimed in the past while singing at the top of our lungs with Kirtan, dancing with a beautiful group of new training graduates, sun saluting amidst yogis and fishermen at the waters edge or whispered in the heart of a labrynth …
“We’re working right now.”
In 2005 we aspired to create a studio as a way to connect with others and build community around all things yoga. Time and again we marvel at the privilege of immersing ourselves in the practices that speak to our hearts along side others who share in that joy and inspire us at every turn. Yet through this decade-long journey we have found that running a business has a tendency to pull us away from our mats. We didn’t anticipate government audits, fighting to change tax codes, unreliable HVAC units , break-ins, and having to meet with so many professionals whose attire does not include yoga pants. Yet it was returning to our mats again and again that kept it alive and juicy and sustaining for us. We don’t get excited over paint quotes, but we are deeply fed by sharing what we are learning and practicing with you, who are willing to come and play.
Before we opened our doors, we made an intention that Three Trees Yoga would be a safe-space that builds community of like-minded hearts and minds and that the people who visit feel supported. Our intention now with this blog is to cast that net in a virtual way; for us to connect and continue strengthening our yogic community. In truth, we do it with trepidation. There is risk involved in putting ourselves out there in black and white with no take-backs; which explains why it has been lingering on our to-do list for a few years now. Yet something calls us to share our stories of how these ancient truths of yoga support and direct us in this real world of unexpected challenges and glorious surprises. We hope this serves as another opportunity to meet you on your mat.
Suzy, Karen & Jeni
Well I couldn’t be happier except if one of you moved to Delray Beach , Fla & opened a studio here . All three of you have been extrordinarly instrumental in my life Because of your transparacy, openness & genuine ness . Thanks for being yourselves , Jeni , Karen & Suzy
Love, Cindy Ditty
I love that you have created what you dreamed of. I’m glad you are beginning this journey and I’m excited to hear more from y’all.
Yay!!!!! Super excited about this! I admire you three trees in the fondess of ways. I will be following and joining the virtual community!
Namaste from the deepest of the heart I bow
Samitha
Thank you ladies, for making this all possible………..You have given me a new home and a new outlook on life….
I Love you ALL……
Val
Thank you all for you kind words of support! It means a great deal to us and we are so grateful to know you and be a part of your lives.
I have never felt so supported both mentally and physically in my entire life. I love you guys and you have certainly made a difference in my life.