Dear Tracy,

I write to announce that the last day of classes at Bristol Yoga Studio will be Sunday, September 29.

More than anything, what I feel is gratitude to the instructors who have offered classes at Bristol Yoga Studio over the years. And I am so grateful to have been in this role of service to the Bristol Yoga Studio community for the past 17 years. As practitioners, each of you has shaped the studio community in some way and I will forever carry you in my heart. I will miss you.

There have been many instances of growth and change in our community - moments on and off the mat that have transformed us all in various ways. When we opened in our tiny spot on Wood Street, there was no other yoga in Bristol, and now, there are several studios offering a great variety of experiences. I hope you will opt to support these small businesses in the coming months and years.

I am very proud that our little studio has done its part to bring more yoga to more people and helped each of you find your individual practice in one way or another. While the studio will physically close its doors, it carries on in each of us as we embody the values we have practiced together: your practice is your own. Wherever you find yourself on the mat this fall and into the future, know that you bring Bristol Yoga Studio with you. Your yoga, your practice.

Some practical considerations:

You are still able to purchase class cards (and I hope you will!) Please plan to use them all up by September 29. I would really love to see you on the mat and at the studio before we close, so please book your classes soon. Depending on scheduling, I may add some extra pop up classes in September, but more on that later.

I am sure you will want to know where to find the amazing instructors from Bristol Yoga Studio and where they are teaching elsewhere this fall. I will update our social media and website with how to be in touch and/or find them.

That’s all for now; more to come as we get closer to our last days of practicing together. Of course, if you have any questions, please let me know. Email me at bristolyogastudio@gmail.com

With deep love and profound gratitude for all you have done as part of the Bristol Yoga Studio community these past 17 years,