In the course of writing this newsletter we learned of the tragic events of last Friday. We could not move forward with the newsletter as planned in light of this news. It is impossible for us to make sense of what has happened. We who are fortunate enough to live or work in Bethesda, know just how unimaginable it is that such a crime could happen here. Our perspectives has been challenged, shaken. We are struggling to comprehend how two young women could have been brutally assaulted. And how one woman, Jayna Murray, could have been killed in cold blood. It is unfathomable.  

We here at The Yoga Fusion Studio have had the privilege of getting to know many Lululemon employees over the past few months - all of them effervescent, dynamic women that are passionate about yoga and community.  We have hosted Lululemon Community classes  since November and feel that our studio is an extension of Lulu, just a few doors down. Jayna like many of the Lululemon staff would visit our studio from time to time. Many of you may have crossed paths with Jayna at Lululemon or when she'd come in to practice. She was a luminous woman with a tremendous heart. She will be deeply missed.  

Thank you to everyone who attended last Sunday's Lululemon Community class in which Greg Marzullo led 108 rounds of the healing chant: Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu - May All Beings Everywhere Be Free From Suffering. May those words and that intention offer the survivor, her familly, and Jayna's family some solace, compassion, and strength. And may they offer us all the solace, compassion, and strength we need to stay connected as the vibrant community we have come to know.  

We humbly dedicate every asana and every breath of every class to honoring and remembering Jayna and to the healing of all those affected by this crime. Take care of yourselves and each other.  

Namaste,  

Laura, Monica, and The Yoga Fusion Studio