~The Time Has Come: Moving Forward~

Dear Friends,

As I was washing my face tonight, I continued to brood over the issue that has been in so many of my community member's minds and hearts for more than a week. Suddenly an idea sprang to mind: wouldn't it be wonderful if I could simply consult the Oracle at Delphi with the heaviness that was in my heart? Couldn't I just ask her what I should do? And just as quickly, the answer came: the Oracle already lives in my heart, it's just underneath everything I've been carrying with me these recent days. So I did what my yoga and meditation practices have taught me from the very beginning: I went deeply inside my heart, and I listened intently. The answer was one that I knew would eventually come, but not one that would be easy or simple to address. I am left with clarity, and with the words I've been saying to myself for some weeks now: "I am willing to see the Truth no matter what the consequence." 

With this awareness, I have chosen to resign my licensing as a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher. The past ten years have made up an illuminating, expansive journey, and I don't regret one minute of it. I've learned immensely, have transformed in some of the most profound ways, have met bright people who have changed my life,  and have felt blessed to share these amazing teachings with many seekers on the path. Yet I must follow what's in alignment with my highest good and step away from my professional relationship with John Friend. I am deeply disheartened by the lack of transparency in light of very real circumstances for many people.

I offer much gratitude to those who have spent so much time and energy helping repair the situation.

I have utmost respect for all those community members who stay to carry Anusara into the future, and I offer huge blessings to them and to John Friend. May the road rise to meet each of you.

I will continue to uphold the dharma in the most steadfast and courageous ways possible, teaching, learning, and living from my Heart in the ways I know best.

With Great Love,

Lila