12/20/2025
Winter Solstice & the Next Rotation Around the Sun~
Had a lovely meditation in the steamer today 🙏
As we close 2025, I’m reminded of something essential:
The ancient and wisdom traditions we seek within this circle have survived EVERY ERA of uncertainty in human history.
Our practices remain our anchors, our medicine and our internal compass in a world that is changing faster than ever.
I, too, look around and see a very unfamiliar place.
I ask myself how time has passed so fast.
I witness the last 15 years as if it occurred while I wasn't looking.
Perhaps it's Gen-X Nostalgia, but I find myself drifting in thought back to the 80's and 90's very often these days.
I also think of all of the humans in history that have experienced great change, evolution, accomplishments and challenges.
I am one of billions who have come and gone....
... and been erased by history.
I acknowledge this reality, not with a sense of sadness, heaviness or fear, but with soft acceptance.
With with continued awareness, diligence and the most possible grace.
With newfound energy to grasp the PRESENT.
TO LIVE.
Defining it: "To be present means to be fully engaged and aware in the current moment. This involves not just physical presence but also mental and emotional involvement, allowing for genuine connections with others and the environment. It emphasizes mindfulness, where one is attentive to their surroundings and experiences without distraction or judgment. Being present can enhance relationships and improve overall well-being by fostering deeper interactions and understanding."
In reality - the present will soon be a DISTANT MEMORY ~
So, as I ALWAYS do on the Winter Solstice, I am planning the pieces, experiences and gathering for the next year in my same ambitious way.
In 2026, I invite you to walk this path with me:
To Gather
To Learn
To Nourish the Body & Mind
To stay grounded in practices that help us adapt with clarity and peace.
At a time when overwhelm can easily pull us toward dissociation, isolation, or numbing out, I want to be very clear about the work we are doing together.
This is not spiritual bypassing.
This is about learning how to stay present
how to process emotions honestly
how to regulate the nervous system
how to meet change without abandoning ourselves or one another
It means being real, embodied, emotionally literate, and willing to walk together through uncertainty ~ with humility, discernment, and care.
From India retreats and Yoga Teacher Training… to seasonal cleanses, certifications, community circles, and therapeutic immersions… this coming year is vibrant with opportunities to reconnect with our nature and strengthen our resilience. I will forward this list of dates and details out to my community this evening. If you are not currently within my distribution lists, but wish to receive the info, simply DM your email address. 🙏
Also each year at this time, I take the opportunity to review, refine, and update my operating systems, offerings, communications and more - always with the intention of improving clarity, accessibility, and depth.
I sincerely welcome feedback. Whether it’s positive reflection or thoughtful insight into areas where things could be streamlined, refined, or improved. My practice, like all living systems, evolves best through honest communication and shared care.
The world is always changing.
In the midst of this reality ~
Our practices can deepen.
Our community is here.
And you are NOT ALONE.
Wishing you a steady, nourished, and luminous 2026.
With warmth & love ~ Karla 🙏
