A Note to My Community,

After much thought, I've made the difficult decision to step away from ownership of Community Yoga.

The decision was not made lightly. Like many small businesses, Community Yoga has been affected by the changing commercial real estate market, with the new landlords requesting a significant rent increase and a five-year lease rather than three. After careful consideration, including new family circumstances in NY that need my support, I decided not to renew the lease and to begin planning my move back east in the first half of 2027.

This studio has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Together, we've created far more than a place to practice yoga—we've built a community rooted in kindness, curiosity, laughter, healing, and genuine connection. Community Yoga became a meaningful continuation of the foundation many of us had at Desert Song. It has been a privilege and a true gift for my heart to be in this practice together with all of you, and to have earned your trust.

From Community to Centered… A Transition Timeline

After a lot of twists and turns, the ideal person has emerged to take over the space and rename it Centered. Jane Mayer will be keeping a very similar business model, with instructors and facilitators renting the studio for their classes and special events.

This means Angie, Ellen, Jason and I will continue to teach at Centered!

Jane has a long and deep foundation in yoga, both as a teacher of more than 25 years and as a studio owner. And there is much more to her—I am loving getting to know this incredible woman. Her warmth, ethics, clarity and vision are exactly the qualities needed to lovingly carry this space into its next iteration. I hope you take the time to get to know Jane. She is a very special human, and I am excited to support her.

• September — Month-long Community Yoga 3-Year Anniversary Celebration!

As a way to celebrate all that we have discovered, created, nurtured and strengthened together, there will be many special events throughout the month of September at the studio. This is also an opportunity for me to commemorate my experience as the founder and owner of this sweet little space. I hope you'll join me. Special events are still being planned—get more information and sign up here.

• October 1st — Jane takes ownership and our studio transitions from Community Yoga to Centered.

My Classes, Present and Future…

I am so relieved that the studio has found a new owner so that I can continue offering my classes and workshops until my eventual move back to NY next year.

Class pricing structures will change a bit to accommodate the shift from my ownership of the studio to becoming a renter. I’ll be rolling those out in the coming weeks.

After my move to NY, I will continue offering some virtual-only classes for those interested, and my NY classes will also be available to join via livestream.

And while the studio itself will be changing, my relationship with this community doesn't have to end. I want to stay as connected as you are open to being. Whether that means practicing together virtually, joining a livestream from NY, staying in touch through the newsletter, or simply finding new ways to cross paths, I want to remain available and connected to you.

If you want me in your life, I’m here.

Teaching yoga remains one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I hope our paths continue to cross in new and unexpected ways. As plans for the future become clearer, I'll share updates through my newsletter and social media.

Thank you for trusting me, practicing with me, supporting this little studio, and helping create something truly special.

With love and gratitude,

Evon Hart, Founder