Because Love Always Wins ❤️

A New Chapter for The Yoga Haven

A letter from my heart to yours.

Over the past several months, I’ve felt something shifting—quietly at first, then louder, then unmistakable. It’s the feeling many of us know well: the sense that life is asking us to pause, look closely, and choose a different path than the one we’ve been walking.

As we move toward 2026, I’ve been reflecting deeply on my own health, my wellbeing, and the kind of space I want The Yoga Haven to be as we settle into our brand-new home at the Fremont Ballet School. This studio has grown, stretched, transformed, and adapted in so many ways since the day it opened in January of 2023. In just a short time, we’ve created something that I once only dreamed about—a community that is warm, grounded, courageous, compassionate, and willing to evolve right alongside me. We’ve weathered multiple moves, teaching team changes, full schedules, slow seasons, celebrations, challenges, and countless moments of quiet magic on the mat.

Through it all, I’ve listened—both to the needs of this community and to the needs of my own heart. And somewhere along the way, something I had been feeling quietly for a long time finally asked to be heard:

I needed to return to the roots of why I created The Yoga Haven.
I needed clarity.
I needed simplicity.
I needed to feel inspired again.

And to honor that, I had to make a decision that was not easy but was absolutely necessary.

Beginning at the turn of the calendar year, The Yoga Haven will transition to a simplified schedule, and I will be stepping into the role of sole teacher at the studio. As part of this transition, our current team of teachers will be moving on, and I wholeheartedly support them in continuing to share their gifts in new ways.

This decision was made with immense care. Each teacher who has shared their time and gifts here has played a beautiful role in shaping this community, and I hold deep gratitude for them. There is no conflict, no drama, no story behind the scenes—simply a moment of truth that arrived for me personally.

The reality is that holding space for every layer of the studio—scheduling, planning, organizing, outreach, nurturing teachers, and guiding our community—has been deeply meaningful, but also more demanding than my current capacity allows. As someone who gives fully, wholeheartedly, and energetically, I reached a point where continuing in that direction would have meant sacrificing my health, my creativity, and my presence both inside the studio and at home with my family.

I don’t want to lead from depletion.
I want to lead from fullness.

And so, this reset is not a step backward—it’s a reclaiming.
A remembering.
A return.

I want to be more connected to you.
I want to pour myself into the classes I teach.
I want to build something steady, intentional, and sustainable.
I want to honor my own wellness as fiercely as I encourage you to honor yours.

Moving into the Fremont Ballet School represents a fresh start, and with it comes a chance to reshape the rhythm of the studio. A smaller, more focused schedule allows me to give each class the presence it deserves. It offers more consistency, deeper relationships, and a stronger, more cohesive studio identity. It also gives me the space—emotionally, energetically, and creatively—to grow The Yoga Haven in ways that feel aligned with who I am now, not who I was at the beginning.

Yes—the studio will continue. Its core isn’t tied to the size of the schedule or the number of teachers. The Yoga Haven has always been about heart, intention, and community. That hasn’t changed. In many ways, this next phase brings us even closer to the core of what this space was meant to be. I know change can bring uncertainty, and it’s completely natural to have questions. I welcome them—truly. Please reach out, ask what you need to ask, share what you’re feeling. I’m here, and I’m open to listen.

I want you to know this shift is possible because of the incredible strength, trust, and support within this community. Time and again, you’ve shown me that The Yoga Haven is more than a studio—it’s living, breathing circle of people who care, adapt, and grow together. That gives me hope and confidence in all that’s still unfolding. My vision remains strong, and I feel lighter—grounded, aligned, and excited to teach every class, build a schedule that breathes, and offer practices straight from the heart. Most of all, I look forward to being more present with each of you, whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re stepping into the studio for the very first time.

Thank you, from the deepest part of me, for walking alongside me through every season of this journey. Your trust, your support, your energy, and your presence are the reason this space exists. As I close this chapter and open the next, I hold onto the lesson this space has taught me again and again—that even in transition, even in uncertainty, even in tender beginnings, love always wins. I hope you will embrace this new chapter with me, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.

In the coming days, I’ll be sharing a separate post—A Gentle Guide to What’s Changing—with clear, thoughtful details about what this transition means for pricing, class options, memberships, and how to stay connected to the practice you love. For now, I hope you simply sit with this vision and know that every change is being guided with care. Until then, thank you for holding this space with me as we step into what’s next—and may you remember that even in change, love always wins.

With gratitude, tenderness, and so much love,
Samantha