03/14/2025
To Our Beloved Community,
There are moments in life when words simply fail—when no language can fully capture the depth of loss, the weight of grief, or the immense courage it takes to keep moving forward. This is one of those moments.
Our hearts are with our dear friend and longtime member, Tara, as she endures the unimaginable—the loss of her beautiful child, Sammie. Sammie fought with all her strength, and in that fight, we witnessed something equally powerful: a mother who never let her light fade, even when she had none left to give. Tara carried faith when faith felt impossible, held onto hope when it seemed to slip away, and shared love when her own heart was breaking. She has shown us all what it means to be unwavering in love, resilient in spirit, and open to healing, even in the darkest of times.
There is no roadmap for grief, no right way to move through it. But there is love. There is community. And there is the unshakable knowing that Sammie is at peace, embraced by light, carried in our hearts, and never, ever forgotten.
To Tara and her family, we say this: We are here. To hold you, to lift you, to simply stand beside you. When the weight feels too heavy, let us carry even the smallest part of it with you. You have given so much to this community, and now, we wrap you in our love, just as you have done for so many.
With all our hearts,
Your Yoga Family
