We will always have Melanie in our lives, she is always watching over us.

Hello,

I knew Melanie from the time I was born because my mother, Ellen, had been a friend and client of hers at the many hair salons she worked at. I grew up with Melanie cutting my hair and giving me life advice. She helped shape me into the person i have become today. I can remember talking with Mel about my wedding and how i wanted her to be there and do my hair and celebrate the day with me. Now, four and half years later, my wedding day is weeks away and I can't help thinking about Mel and how much i wish she was still here to see this day come. I know she will be there in spirit shining the sun brightly down upon our day. But i still miss her terribly and it brings me to tears that she was taken from us. She was a wonderfully amazing person and friend. I'll never forget her or her lessons about being a truly good person in everything that you do. I have a tattoo in memory of Mel and every time i look at it, I remember the good things. Her smile and laugh, the way that no matter what problem i had she would help me and guide me in the right direction. From time to time I look at her pictures and just remember our time together. It's true that the good die young. I'll never forget Mel. Her spirit lives on in all of us, her friends and family.

I just want to share this because Melanie was a huge piece of my life that was taken away too early. We will always have Melanie in our lives, she is always watching over us.

Sincerely,
Kaitlin Ming

Three years later.

It's been three years, almost to the day, since my last post, and my memories of Melanie are still fresh. What would Melanie want me to say to you here and now? Be kind to yourself and to others. I am with you in spirit. Polish, polish, polish yourselves as spiritual beings. Getting dirty is a natural result of having a physical body. The more you give, the more you receive. Meditate. Practice yoga. Eat right. Use common sense whenever possible. Think holistically about EVERYTHING! Be in the HERE and NOW, not in the past or future. (except to remember me once in a while!) Lastly, WHEN YOU HUG SOMEONE ... HUG THEM LIKE IT WILL BE THE LAST HUG YOU EVER GIVE THEM ... Because it might just be. That's just what I did, the last time I saw her. And I am eternally greatful! Alex Nason

Free Yoga Videos

Thinking about Melanie again...

Missing her hugs!

Here is a neat Free Yoga Videos site I found on the You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/user/FreeYogaVideos

Enjoy,

Alex

New FREE Lending Library Books in Melanie's Memory

I just ordered three books to add to the promindful.org FREE lending library in Melanie's memory. 1 of: Ramayana [Paperback]  By: C. Rajagopalachari   1 of: Mahabharata [Paperback]  By: C. Rajagopalachari   1 of: The Upanishads (Classic of Indian Spirituality) [Paperback]  By: Eknath Easwaran Enjoy! - Alex

To honor and celebrate the life of our Melanie

Hi everyone,

We will celebrate tomorrow at 3:00pm. If for any reason the weather doesn't cooperate, please check the website for updated information...
www.nu-yoga.com <http://www.nu-yoga.com>

 
Bring pictures, momentos, or any items that remind you of Mel to place in the circle.

Summer Healing Ceremony/Celebration
To honor and celebrate the life of our
 dear friend, Melanie Weeks

Sunday, June 28
3:00pm.
145 Fillow St.
Norwalk, CT. 06850

 Together we honor our friend by sharing stories, memories, music, poems, etc... Please bring a favorite food to share.

Please respond to Sally: 203-722-7794
For cancellations or updated information check the web: www.nu-yoga.com <http://www.nu-yoga.com/> 

Set To Appear In The July Issue of Natural Awakenings.

Thank you thank you thank you Alex and Liz!!!  It's beautiful, of course.
Below is the copy that will be printed under her picture......
It will be published in the July issue.
xoxo!!

Melanie Weeks Sammarco
10/24/69 - 5/26/09

A Shining Light, So Bright, Willing to Fight
the Flames for a Friend.
Your example of Courage and your infectious Joy
will always remain an Inspiration to us.  
Thank you for your sacrifice calling us to look inside
and find the same Courage to step into the Fire
where it burns and beckons in our own Lives.  
The Holistic Community will continue to carry your Torch.
May you rest peacefully.  Namaste Sweet Yogini.

Melanie opened Jyoti Wellness in Stamford, CT in 2004 (www.jyotiyoga.com <http://www.jyotiyoga.com/> ), a wellness facility providing a holistic approach toward looking and feeling good through a variety of modalities including yoga, holistic therapies and salon and spa services where she served many satisfied and loyal clients and students. 

Summer Solstice Yoga For Melanie

The memorial yoga held at Mathews Park yesterday in honor of Melanie was a great success and loads of fun! I saw Ann Russell, Liz Pia, Sally Grillo, Sarah McGrath, Jessica, and a dozen othere yogis and yoginis. It was the first time I tried yoga barefoot in the grass this year, and it won't be my last! 

PS: I posted some new photos of Melanie on Flickr.

Click the "Melanie On Flickr" link on the home page.