On behalf of TriYoga International our condolences go to the family of the TriYoga Teacher, Joy. I had the pleasure of knowing Joy since the early 90’s. I thank her brother, Jivada, for introducing us.
I am glad to have spoken with Joy on the phone a few days before she left her body. It is amazing to witness the clarity and acceptance that comes when the time is near for one who has surrendered to the flow. She had no fear knowing the time was approaching.
She fought a long, hard battle with many health issues along the way. Yet most of her life though was blessed with radiant health and youthfulness abound.Joy’s sweetness and love inspired many to her large circle of friends and to yoga. She helped so many to return to health from illness and disease. She spent years teaching yoga at the Duke University. A TriYoga Community sprung up in Durham after she moved there from our ashrama in California. Her
love for the feline species was her passion. We shared this great admiration for our ’tiger friends’. I will miss Joy as she was a family member to me. She
was/is a yogi warrior and will come to support us here when she can. And, we will see Joy again and again on this eternal path.May we join together in celebrating her Life. She was kind, she was strong, she was a yogi with a big heart for all paths.
Ah, what a great sign appeared when she departed her physical form ~ it was the Vedic New Year! She loved astrology~ Oh how i wish she knew the flow had her depart on this most auspicious day! The day before departing thought was the energy of new moon & spring equinox plus two eclipses. This she knew and felt. Wow what a time to fly ! Another angel as joined the TriYogis in the skies ~
Below is part of my message i read to Joy when we last spoke:
JAYA GURU DEVI
to the one who SHINES ~~~I love you Joy. The moment we met, it was as if time stood still and we had always known one. I enjoyed so much sharing our life together and for some time sharing our hOMe.
Our common love for yoga, music, and the felines gave us so much to share. Your TriYoga Community will miss you. One never knows how much until the time has come for one to go to the next loka. You will love where you are going. Your family is there to greet you. I know you are excited to see your parents. There is Mata Jayalakshmi and TriYoga family there too so please give Mataji my pranams.
You never aged in all the photos we have of you. Your name JOY is perfect as you look like the vehicle of Joy. Thus your Sanskrit name is Sri Lakshmi.
In my deep sleep here on planet Earth, my subtle body will come to see you. We all visit during our deep sleep time. So for those passing over to subtle realm, they have conscious awareness of visiting us on earth during our sleep. This makes it easier for those who have departed.
Thank you for being my constant friend. Thank you for expressing lightness & joy. Thank you for blessing us with your presence.
I miss you, Yet, I know we are never apart. I truly know this to be true.
When you have a chance, please check in with us to see how TriYoga will continue to reach many souls. Now TriYoga is in 40-countries and growing.
Thank you for being part of this sacred mission.
Thank you for taking TriYoga & Vegan to Durham. We have a beautiful community there now.
Sri Swamiji always remembered you. He called upon you. Wanting to see you. His affectionate name for you is 'The Cat Lady'. I know His Blessings are with you.
On behalf of TriYoga International Family ~ we feel your great love so we take comfort in knowing you will have an enlightening experience. The Mystical Shine has begun !
I love you always...
See you ~~~
yogini Kaliji
JAYA GURU DEVI