A Heartfelt Update 💚

When my family and I decided to move back to our hometown of Fremont in the spring of 2022, it was with full hearts and hopeful intentions. Our family was navigating a tender season—caring for our youngest daughter, who has special needs—and our goal was to be closer to family support while we found our footing. At that time, she wasn’t yet walking, and so much of life felt uncertain. What followed, however, has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the past four years, we’ve watched her grow, strengthen, and surprise us at every turn. The leaps and bounds she has made—alongside the growth of our older girls—have been a quiet reminder of how quickly seasons change, even when they feel slow while you’re in them.

During this chapter, our family has lived an unconventional life. My husband’s work has kept him deeply rooted in Greenville, Ohio, while the girls and I built our days here in Fremont. Each year, we revisited the idea of living under one roof again—asking ourselves what truly felt best for our children, our family, and our future. This year, with clarity and many heartfelt conversations, it became clear that it’s time for us to make that shift and reunite our family in Greenville ✨

As our children grow, so does our desire to be fully together as a family—sharing the ordinary moments, the busy weekdays, and the quiet evenings that make up a life. The decision to move, though filled with excitement, also comes with deep emotion, because it means closing the doors of this studio.

This space has been so much more than a yoga studio. It has been a place of connection, healing, laughter, and community. What kept us rooted here longer than anything else was you—the beautiful individuals who showed up, breathed together, and made this space feel alive. You are the students who supported me through the most exhilarating successes and deeply unnerving challenges, making this studio more than the four walls in which it resides. You’ve created a living, breathing heartbeat of a community 🤍

The Yoga Haven’s final (in-person) class will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 9am. While this chapter is coming to a close, the gratitude I feel for this community will stay with me long after the lights are turned off.

In the weeks leading up to this decision to close the studio, I worked closely with the Fremont Ballet School in hopes of continuing to offer yoga within the beautiful space Lily, owner and artistic director, has worked so hard to create. We explored many possibilities and had thoughtful, caring conversations about what continuation might look like. Ultimately, we both arrived at the understanding that a pause is what serves everyone best right now.

Most importantly, I want to acknowledge that there have been many changes over the last few weeks, and that does not go unnoticed. I am deeply aware of how unsettling and challenging this period has been, especially for those who found steadiness and routine within these walls. Change can be incredibly hard, and I know these decisions may have felt sudden or heavy at times. Please know that they reflect the very real challenges my family and I have been navigating, and they were not made lightly.

Closing the studio does not mean the end of yoga, nor does it erase the impact this community has created. It means trusting that pauses can be just as meaningful as forward motion. While this decision has brought excitement for my family, it has also brought deep grief. This studio was a dream, a sanctuary, and a place where I poured my heart. Letting it go has not been easy, and I want you to know how much this space—and each of you—has meant to me.

Even so, I am filled with hope. I believe deeply that the yoga magic cultivated here—the breaths shared, the strength built, the quiet moments of presence—will continue to ripple outward. It lives on in your bodies, your practices, and the way you show up in the world. That is something that no closing door can take away. Thank you for being part of this season, for trusting me with your practice, and for holding space for this tender transition. This decision—though incredibly hard—comes from love, family, and faith in the natural unfolding of life.

As we move through these final weeks together, I am holding them with so much intention. I can’t wait to continue moving with you—from now until the very end—to watch you keep showing up, unrolling your mats, breathing, and practicing alongside me. There is something incredibly sacred about continuing, even as we prepare to let go.

I am also gently working toward what yoga may look like beyond these walls. While the shape of it is still unfolding, I know that distance does not diminish connection, and that the roots we’ve planted here will continue to grow in new ways. This studio may be closing, but the legacy of this inclusive, student-led, trauma-informed practice—of presence, care, and community—will live on through each of you… a little sprinkle of Samantha, sparkling through the streets of this community ✨

Thank you for walking this path with me, for allowing me to be part of your journey, and for carrying this yoga magic forward into the world. I am endlessly grateful. Endlessly. Grateful 💚

Dreams in motion ✨
Esme (my youngest daughter) and I in the very first studio space circa 2022, laying the foundation for what would become The Yoga Haven…. every step, every breath, every mat unrolled since then has been part of this journey 💚