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Dear Silvia

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Dear Silvia, Today I heard that you surrendered to the light. I chanted and prayed that you have found the freedom that you sought. The news was shocking to me, because somehow in my mind, I thought you would return to the studio. Since I opened the studio, you were a full supporter. When I look back, I realize you were one of the pioneers of Iyengar Yoga in South Florida.  We met at The Point in Aventura, where you started classes with me, probably 18 years ago. I remember you warning me that you couldn’t put weight on your neck because you had had cancer of the throat in the past. You were always thin, but you decided you wanted to get strong enough to stand on your head. And you did. I recall your dedication to your practice, despite the obstacles you encountered along the way. With dedicated effort, you cultivated a valuable yoga practice. When you missed class, it was usually because you were travelling or you had sustained an injury. I remember you dragging Julian (y