It's hard to sit and write this e-mail. And commit to words the sad reality of losing a very special member of our yoga community and our instructor staff. Andrea Beckley passed away last Wednesday; but her spirit, her generosity, and her caring heart will be remembered and celebrated by all who knew her.

When you attended a class with Andrea you were treated to a practice that was filled with intelligence and the confidence that she was truly present and holding that sacred space for you. Nothing motivated her more than trying to provide healing and sharing her knowledge with her students and friends.

On Thursday, August 12, we will hold a Remembrance Meditation session at Yoga Elements from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. We will sit together in silent meditation, but also provide a time to share stories, memories, readings, poems, or anything that represents Andrea for you.

Sign up on our website if you wish to attend in person. In addition to gathering in the studio, we welcome people to join online via Zoom.

Meeting ID 852 8234 9279
Password 228578

For me and many of the people I have talked to within the last few days, Andrea's memory will forever be linked to how she wanted to provide ease, health, and joy to others. And to teach you how to find that within yourself. This is why I picked the blessing below to share with you. It is from the book "The Cure for Sorrow," by Jan Richardson.

Wishing you peace,
Kathy

What Fire Comes To Sing In You

This blessing
had big ideas
about what it wanted
to say,
what it wanted you
to know,
to see.

This blessing wanted
to open your eyes
to the joy that lives
in such strange company
with sorrow --
wanted to make sure
to tell you,
lest you forget,
that no matter how long
it seems absent,
no matter how quiet
it becomes,
joy has never
been far from you,
holding a space
of celebration,
watching for you,
humming as it
keeps vigil.

But now that
it comes time
to speak it --
comes time to
lay these words
on your brow,
your beating heart --
all this blessing
can think to say is

Look --
your life a candle,
this day a match.
Strike it and see
what blazes,
what fire comes
to sing in you.

From: Yoga Elements info@yogaelementswi.com
Date: August 1, 2021 at 22:04:03 CDT