04/18/2026
Hello Community,
In last weekend’s dharma talk, we explored Impermanence, one of the central teachings in yoga and Buddhism. Everything is always changing. Not occasionally—constantly. Not some things—all things.
Most us are conditioned to experience change as a problem. We’re wired to seek stability, to feel unsettled when something shifts. In yoga philosophy, this conditioning is described through the 5 kleshas—the patterns that shape how we perceive reality. We mistake what is changing for something that should stay the same. We cling to what feels good, resist what we don’t like, and fear what we can’t control.
So the practice isn’t just accepting impermanence—it’s questioning the way we’ve been taught to see it.
This is where I find myself right now.
The ownership of the Community Yoga building complex has changed, and the proposed rent increase is very substantial. Our three-year lease ends in August. I’ve been exploring other spaces since last summer—there were early signs this might be coming—but haven’t found one that supports our needs.
At the same time, there’s a strong pull toward my hometown in New York - for several reasons. The most time-sensitive involves my mom making decisions about leaving her home—the one I grew up in—unless she has more support. There’s a narrow window where I could step in.
With my son still here in Arizona, a home I love and can afford, and a yoga community that is deep, steady, and meaningful, this isn’t a simple decision. It’s layered, time-sensitive, and deeply personal—while also impacting a community I care about tremendously - you.
For now, the practice is to see clearly. I have considered many of the obvious paths (a new space, pricing changes, class structures) and am exploring all possibilities with care and honesty. I remain open to creative ways the studio might continue, even if I step away.
Nothing is changing immediately. Classes and workshops continue, and the rhythm of the studio remains steady for now. I will share more as soon as there is clarity on my path forward. Until then, join me at our beautiful space, and reach out if you’d like to talk.
Love you,
☮️ Evon
