We are writing to you as a community of practitioners, students, and those who have been touched by Marlene’s presence to ask for your support during a meaningful moment in her life. Marlene Boyette is someone who has spent years showing up for others. As a trauma-informed yoga instructor, sound meditation facilitator, and educator, she has dedicated herself to helping people feel grounded, present, and supported in their bodies and in their lives. She has held space for individuals and communities in ways that are both meaningful and lasting, often without asking for anything in return.

Now, Marlene is moving through a significant season of transition. She is navigating ongoing health needs while also preparing to step out of a long-held role in education and into a new chapter of her work. This moment carries both possibility and uncertainty, as she balances tending to her well-being with stepping into a more independent path. We are asking, as a community, that we show up for her now in the way she has shown up for so many of us. If you know Marlene, you know she is not one to ask for help. This effort has been lovingly encouraged by those close to her, so that she can move forward with greater ease, focus on her treatments, and do so without the added weight of financial strain.

This fundraiser is here to offer support during this transition to help ease health-related expenses and create stability as she steps into what’s next. More than anything, it is an opportunity to offer her the same care and generosity she has extended to others for so many years. If Marlene’s work, presence, or spirit has ever impacted you, we invite you to show up for her in this moment. Every contribution whether through giving or sharing—makes a meaningful difference.