As many of you know, our dearest Lexi will be leaving northern Michigan soon to embark on an adventure in Detroit. Lexi has contributed her heart, soul, and her beautiful energy to our yoga community in a way that will never be matched nor forgotten, and we are endlessly grateful for the many gifts she has shared with Stone Turtle Yoga over the last four years. While we will miss her dearly, we are excited for the path that lies ahead, which will no doubt continue to be bright and full of heart. She will always have a home at Stone Turtle when she is in northern Michigan, so don’t be surprised if you see her pop up on the class schedule from time to time!
Effective this week, Patty Clark, the newest member of the STY teaching crew and a wonderful, experienced teacher, will be taking over the Thursday and Friday classes in Higgins Lake, as well as Empower Yoga in Grayling on Fridays at 9:00am. Empower Yoga on Saturdays in Higgins Lake will be taught by Lexi for the rest of March, and will continue under Patty’s instruction come April. Thank you all in advance for your positive energy and support during this time of transition!
Following is a note from Lexi, to you. Please continue on to the details for her Going Away Party at the bottom of the page. My heart overflows with love and gratitude for her, and for each of you. -Mariah
Dearest Yogis,Well, the time has finally come…As most of you know, for years now I have talked about a potential move to Detroit. This month it will become reality. Although this message and change feels abrupt, I assure you that this decision was not an impulsive one (quite possibly the first time I’ve ever used that sentence).The Detroit seed was born in my tenth year of living in California on Sunday night, October 28, 2012 in the rioting streets of San Francisco when their Giants annihilated the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.That night I knew two things – California was not home, Michigan was; and that I was going to move to Detroit, but first make a pitstop in my hometown of Grayling for an unknown amount of time. All I knew was that I wanted to play music and teach yoga for a while. Four years went by and, mission accomplished. And as per usual in my life, I am elated and proud to look upon fulfilled intuitions and intentions and move into future dreams. What is different this time is how difficult it is to leave. My gypsy past allowed me to move hardheaded from one place to another without looking back or processing transition. This time, not the case. I feel it all very well.It is you, the Stone Turtle Yoga family, who has helped me open to this deeper sense of experiencing and knowing change; a hard layer has been melted. I am amazed by the community we have started. Your dedication, curiosity and courage is extremely inspiring and I am humbled by each and every one of you. You’ve made me realize why I teach yoga and have helped me to grow in countless ways. I can’t thank you enough!Also a huge thank you to Mariah! Thank you for taking a chance on me, for your guidance and support to help me better serve our students, for your true friendship and endless support. You’re a beacon of light and such a strong leader.We have built a space for authentic self-discovery and tenderness and I am confident that it will continue to grow. I feel much joy when I think of our continued paths and the treasures we will find along the way. I’m beyond grateful for our times together and I look forward to sharing more!You all have my heart.-Lexi
Please join us for a Celebration in Lexi’s honor!
Date: Saturday, March 25th
Time: 11:15am
Location: Gerrish Township Municipal Building
Join us for tea, snacks and hugs following Empower Yoga at 10:00am!
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Have a wonderful time in your new career and ministry in Detroit. God love you for staying up in Roscommon in Greeley and counties so long. I know you will be missed I never had the chance for a face-to-face meeting, but y The comments about you sound wonderful!
Dearest Lexi, I feel blessed to have met you last summer, had the opportunity to practice yoga with you, as well as the opportunity to hear you share your musical talents. I have no doubt Detroit will benefit from your shining light. Jai Ganesha!
Carson
Lexi, I am sorry to see you go, but best of luck in any new endeavor. You were always kind and attentive to me, and to your class. I haven’t been well since I went to Australia back in October…now more than a year ago. One day I hope to return, and altho’ you’ll be gone, you are reason to try to continue with yoga, as is Mariah. When I am better, I will. I will always keep you in my mind. I will miss your gathering, since I will be in Colorado. I became a grandmother again!! My best to you. Carol T.
Hey Lexi~
I had the joy of coming to many of your summer classes up at Higgins and bringing my daughters when they came up to visit at our cottage! I see you are moving to the Detroit area where we live most of the year. Im not sure if you will be teaching yoga anywhere, but I would love to know if you do where you will be.
I wish you a happy journey and life adventure. Maureen Yaquinto
I won’t make it to the gathering as I will be in Colorado after becoming a grandparent for the second time! Best to you in anything you attempt, I am sure you will be successful! All of you have been very kind to me, I hope to return to yoga, due to you and Mariah.
Dear Lexi, Best wishes in your new adventure! While I haven’t been to yoga in a while, I do credit you and Mariah with connecting me and so many others to a wonderful Northern Michigan yoga community. Truly a blessing-thank you and Godspeed……Marjie Warner
Nice letter, Lexi. Thanks for sharing your heart and expertise. I’ve learned a lot from you, and will always be happy to hear you’re back in town. Cheers!