11/05/2025
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Together We Will Sail Into The Mystic... Sometimes The Poison Is The Medicine
Full Moon Blessings.
I am just going to jump right in head first.
I have good news and bad news.
I am going to start with the bad news to get it out of the way. It is the splinter.
We need to move Karma to a new home. We have been asked to leave. The landlords have a vision for the building and unfortunately we can’t afford the new rent they are asking to make that vision happen. So we need to move on. They initially said we needed to be out by Dec. 1st.
I am of course heart sick. And a little stunned. Karma is our home. It has been a healing sanctuary for so many for so long and the whole vibe and energy at Karma is so so special and beautiful. The spirit of the studio is so moving, it holds a feeling of healing love. It is a sanctuary for the soul.
And its because of everyone who has ever rolled out their mat and found a part of themselves again. Every time someone has returned to themSelves while in class- or a meditation, or training, workshop, or a soundbath, or a healing session or just by walking through the doors…everyone’s individual healing- or aha moments has helped create the strong Shakti vibration that permeates the whole sweet space.
Plus-our teachers are truly some of Denver’s finest, if not the world over.
They really are super masterful teachers. And the same is to be said for our genuinely supportive support staff-We have cleaners, receptionists, blanket washers, lawn maintenance- and they are all volunteers- some have been with us for 16 years.
And we have such a vibrant and loving community-our membership is the strongest it is ever been and we have so many really kind people in our big loving Karma family. And then there is our extended family who have had to move away, but still are tuned in through the unified field.
I don’t even know how to say how I feel about our Karma family. You all are my peeps. I love you so much. It makes me cry.
Yes-I know. Its good to cry.
And I have been. Sometimes it just hits and I let the holy waters flow.
Michael too. He cries too sometimes.
The bonnie boat is sailing off into the mystic.
I will deeply miss this beautiful space very much. It has been a good friend. And a good healer. She is a part of me-of many of you-and she will always be in our hearts as a fond and strong friend.
I cannot honor all you beautiful souls enough. Thank you to the whole Karma family.
But the party isn’t over. This is just the beginning of the next chapter of Karma. We are excited to have the opportunity to spread our wings into the next iteration of ourselves. And I see this as an opportunity to expand our community. We need more opportunities for connection with each other and I think the next establishment will bring that into fruition. I see it. And I have seen it coming for a little while. So I think this is the Universe knocking us out of the nest. Go on to bigger and brighter fields of opportunity. We are strong and ready for spreading our wings. Its time to fly.
Remember this isn’t our first rodeo. Karma had a whole other embodiment in our first six years of business. From 2009-2015 Karma lived in west Wash Park-
until the landlord sold the building once our lease was up and the new owners scraped it. We had 3 months to find a new home-we kept the torch lit and found the place we are currently living.
Oh my goodness. When we found this space I knew.
I knew it was a God-send. One of our sisters in community was on the look out and tipped us off to the little sign that said “for rent” -similar to the one that is out there now. That was 11 years ago.
And here we are again. And although I will truly miss this version of Karma, I know know her next embodiment is going to be a knock out. And I look forward to seeing it unfold.
Now for the good news-
After some very challenging meetings with my landlord, I am happy to say I was able to negotiate some more time. We went from an immediate “eviction” of Dec. 1, to now we have an extended rental period-we can stay until Mar. 1.
The trade off is they increased our rent 17% for the next 4 months, but that is coming down from the 33% increase that they raised it to in September-all of which is a big reason why we need to go. There is a lot more to the story as to the reason we are needing to go, but suffice it to say the rent alone is reason enough. But I believe the high road is always a cleaner path to travel. So I will leave it at that for now.
This experience has been an excellent teacher, testing my fortitude and commitment to this practice. I keep singing Van Morrison, “We were born before the wind, and also younger than the sun, ‘ere the bonnie boat was won, as we sailed into the mystic”. I think its to remind myself that there is so much more moving through the field, than just our little ego selves.
I am doing my best to stay in the higher fields of consciousness, and be a Queen. I am doing my best not to get sucked into anger and resentment and fear.
Ah Yoga, you are such a good friend.
The extended time gives us time to finish our Yoga Teacher Training program that is in session until the end of January. We can have the holidays without disruption, and we can all come together and dive deeper as a community. It gives us time to find the just right space. And we will. Just like we did before. And when that fog horn blows, I’ll be coming home.
We can use February to move, (its gonna take a whole month just to move the plants😎. And then in March, we can start the spring with a new beginning. I am excited!
And of course I am a little scared. But the butterflies in my stomach are helping me spread the wings on my back.
Our backs. Michael is my wing man. And I am so very grateful for this beautiful man. He is my rock.
We actually have a beautiful space in mind that we found. And it is for sale and it would be perfect. Its super close to where we are now and has way more space. We have a realtor helping us- to not only pursue this property, which is sadly a tad bit out of our price range, but yet within the realms of possibility so we will try, and he is also showing us other properties-both for sale and for lease.
And please, if you know of a space you think would be a good fit, please send it our way. We will check it out.
Ultimately I am grateful we have some time to find a new home. I am sad, sad, sad to go. But sometimes the poison is the medicine. And even though this seems like a terrible thing, I believe something truly important is coming out of it and it will be for the benefit of us all.
One thing I know for sure, that as long as our thoughts, words, and actions are in alignment with the highest good, all will be alright. And right now, I am holding the reigns of integrity in one hand and lovingkindness in the other, and I feel inspired by the opportunity to grow and evolve. I have pointed the bow of the ship to True North, and I am confident that our sweet bonnie boat will sail into the mystic with God’s grace, and we will land on the other side of this with and it will rock our gypsy souls. I can’t wait.
Until then, lets enjoy this sweet space while we still have it. Come in and do yoga and connect with the community. Its so good to do anyway…but now extra reason to take class.
Many of you have suggested we do a GoFundMe or raise the rates in order to meet the rent increase. We appreciate your support around that. We really don't want to go there, but eventually we might have to do one or both, and only if it is necessary to stay afloat. But not yet. And we won’t do anything until we know what we need, and how much. For now, we will just carry on with business as usual. We still have the same excellent teachers and classes and staff and students. And for a few more months, we still have our sacred space.
Michael and I have so much to be grateful for at this Thanksgiving time. And most of all, we are grateful for our beautiful community. Many of you have reached out with love and offerings of support, and we can’t tell you what that means to us.
I am humbled and deeply moved.
I believe Great Spirit is the true captain of this boat, and we are in good hands. Although my heart is heavy, it is also so Light, and I feel confident we are being guided to where we need to be. Trust is key. And together we will sail into the mystic.
I will leave you with a quote by Gandhi,
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won.”
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving holiday,
Much love,
Katrina
