Becoming Peace... Through Personal & Spiritual Development
The Tree of Life Yoga Studio opened in 1996 to a handful of students. Over the years, the studio grew to serve over 200 students weekly and was home to many talented teachers sharing their gifts. It was a blessing to serve the community in this way!
By the summer of 2004, I was anticipating the start of my second year in seminary to become an interfaith minister. I knew that, in addition to teaching yoga, I wanted to create a space where people of different religions could come together to listen, learn and create peace through understanding. I also wanted to expand the Gifts of Grace Foundation activities as well as sponsor more Souhegan Valley Interfaith Council events. I knew it was time for a shift in focus. Although difficult, I made the decision to return to how I had begun eight years before - to being on my own. Finally, in October 2006, I changed the name to The Tree of Life School for Sacred Living, LLC, to reflect the expanded mission.
I believe that it is my job to follow the deepest impulse of my heart and then to release the manifestation into the hands of the Creator. I just work here after all. While I am planting new seeds in interfaith ministry, I feel very blessed to continue teaching yoga and spiritual studies classes and to continue offering spiritual mentoring. Come and learn to walk lightly as you journey deep.
Reverend Stephanie Rutt, Director
