Hi Friends and family, so sad to be writing for this occasion. I was shocked to hear my friend Donna had passed away, it seems as if I just saw her walking in Montclair village not long ago? I was happy to get to know Donna , I feel like she was a warrior in the face of life's challenges, health issues and otherwise. We became friends during the Piedmont Yoga "deep yoga" program. We studied together and taught class together and had wonderful afternoons practicing yoga at her beautiful house in the Oakland Hills. She and her husband generously hosted our graduation party at their home .She loved yoga and it provided a lot of relief for her, I know this because we use to talk about it's benefits all the time! She was a good teacher too. I remember as I nervously taught my first class in summer after graduation with Donna and Charles how confident she was with our students. I found out later she'd been doing it for a while and her connection with her students was evident.I love Chapel of the Chimes, it's a beautiful , peaceful place and I'm happy Donna is being remembered there. It is a special place for a special woman. I'm so sorry to be out of town and miss coming to pay my respects, so I'm glad there is a place to write down my thoughts. Thanks for that. I'll be doing yoga in Kripalu and Donna, this one's for you! NamasteJoy
