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I’d like to share something meaningful with you this week—something that reflects the heart of this community and the way support can ripple outward.

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to offer two membership scholarships through the generosity of a donor. These scholarships created space for women to fully participate in the Vibrant Soulful Membership—joining yoga sessions, engaging in reflection and coaching, and being part of a supportive community.

This year, we continue this offering in a way that is especially meaningful.

The scholarship is now offered in honor of Katie Hendrickson, a beloved member of our yoga community who passed away in February 2024.

The Katie Hendrickson Scholarship honors Katie’s wish to share the gift of yoga with individuals who might otherwise have limited access to it.

Katie was a longtime member of this community, someone who brought warmth, steadiness, and a genuine love for practice. I had the privilege of knowing her for nearly a decade, beginning with her participation in teacher training in 2015. She remained an active and deeply valued part of our community throughout the years that followed.

Katie lived a life rooted in teaching, service, and connection. She worked in early childhood special education, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Jamaica, and built a rich and meaningful life with her husband, Jagdish, and their family. Her path also included deep spiritual connection and a love of travel and learning.

Even while facing the challenges of breast cancer, Katie continued to show up with resilience, optimism, and an open heart. Many of you practiced alongside her and experienced her presence firsthand.

This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of her husband, Jagdish Yellesetty, and is a way of continuing Katie’s legacy within this community.

We will be offering two scholarships for the coming year.

Each recipient will receive a full year of the Vibrant Soulful Membership, including:
• Weekly live yoga sessions (with replays available)
• Monthly wellness and reflection sessions
• Access to a library of on-demand programs
• Ongoing support and connection within the community

If you—or someone you know—might benefit from this opportunity, I warmly invite you to reach out or apply.

More than anything, this scholarship is a reflection of what’s possible when community, care, and generosity come together.

It is an honor to continue this in Katie’s name.

With warmth and appreciation,
Annie

👉 Apply here: Katie Hendrickson Yoga Scholarship.
👉 Learn about Vibrant Soulful Membership