…left her body on 10th May 2014
From Ama we hear that our beautiful friend Kaya (Kaya Femerling) died in Munich. She was 50 years old.
“We celebrate her joy of life, her wisdom, her tender heart, her compassion with all living beings – especially horses – her strength and incredible fighting spirit and her ultimate surrender. May her soul fly to new shores.”
Kaya was daughter of Wolfgang and Gisela Femerling of Hamburg Germany, sister of Joerg Femerling of Miami and was the beloved of Roland – and of so many friends she has touched so deeply during her life.
Kaya wrote a letter to Osho News on 24th May 2011 which we published under the title: Kaya: Through Hell and Back for which we put together this small bio for her:
Kaya took sannyas in Germany in 1982 and you might have met her either in Switzerland, the US, Canada, India or Asia. After training and working in several modalities of bodywork and massage she developed, together with Nirvano Martina Schulz, Oceanic Aqua Balancing and Hawaiian Bodywork, which they taught all over Europe for 10 years. In 2000 Kaya moved to Australia and is now working with horses as a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner.
Farewell Celebrations:
Hamburg, Germany, Friday, 30th May at 11am.
Mevlana Hall (NSW), Australia, Saturday 31 May at 11am.
Hard to believe the next day, Sunday, we’ll have Nura Celebration in the same hall.
A beautiful link to an obituary website with words by her mother (in German): www.zeit-trauer-raum.de (thanks to Rainer) and a beautiful video: youtu.be
More Tributes
When I read what Ama says, ‘…so many friends she has touched so deeply during her life,’ I knew these were not empty words. Just having her stand next to you and feel her smile on your face, she touched you deep into the core of your heart and body. Have a wonderful journey, Kaya!
Punya
I remember meeting you when I was only 13 years old. You were the one that told me about Ko-Hsuan and you were part of the beginning of my journey with Osho. Fly high, beautiful one, may you be surrounded and carried by love and light. May your spirit find its way,
Sudha
Kaya, we never met in person, yet I remember having seen you in Poona. I have just read your account “Through Hell and Back” and feel myself deeply moved by the authenticity that shines forth from your words. Move through the Bardo with all my love and fly high, beautiful soul,
Jhari
Sweet Kaya, thank you for sharing these funny and deep moments we had. They are like jewels in my heart and make me smile. I love you. Always,
Sujatiya
Our sweet beloved Kaya, out dear neighbor on Mevlana. Although we have not seen each other so often we always felt a tender loving connection to you. We followed your intense and courageous journey through your treatments for so many years. You did well, we love you dearly. Fly high dear friend. All Love,
Rahasya and Nura
So sad to get the message from a friend that Kaya has passed away. My memory of her is pure light. Kaya and Nirvano were my teachers in Oceanic Aqua Balancing in 1994-1996 – a work I continued for ten years. I feel so grateful that they shared this with me/us. For me it was a big gift to be in her presence – so much sweatness, caring, beauty, love, ease and light. Love and light from
Mukti
My Angel Kaya, the connection was instant so many moons ago. How could it not be with such a caring, loving, open, sincere and deep, and most of all fun being? You are held in love firmly in my heart and obviously in the hearts of so many others. We’ll all dance together again on ‘the other mysterious shore’. Precious, so precious Kaya.
Gabriele (Gatha)
My dearest beloved Kaya, for many years we were like brother and sister. We spent lots of precious time together. I am still so thankful that we met and I had the opportunity to be with you and Nirvano, so close in all these courses over the years with all the beautiful friends. We shared some of the best years together. You touched a very deep point in my heart. At this place we will stay friends for eternity…and I bet we will meet again. Your
Dolly 🙂
Beautiful Kaya, blessed one, thank you for the wonderful and special sharing you gave to me and many others. No rhyme or reason can explain your early departure. Nor too, that such goodness should experience such body pain. Now may the peace you deserve stay close to you. Warm condolences for Roland and Family in their special loss. Love,
Prayan
Beloved sister of my heart! So many experience lived through your fantastic, shamanic and water work, so much laughter, love, joy and silence we had together. Fy wherever you are, expanded, in peace. With so much love,
Anurakti
Beautiful Kaya, so sad to hear you have passed. I haven’t seen you for many years yet I have such sweet memories of the times when we did meet. I have loved your inner and outer beauty. The memories of your gentleness, your tenderness, your honesty, your laughter will always be with me. I love you.
Karima
I remember our fun times and your laughter. You once said, “I am the happiest on a mountain alone.” I hope that’s where you are now, my dearest Kaya. Love you,
Dhyana
Beautiful Kaya, a sweet memory from Poona days, have a wonderful journey.
Upadhi
Lovely Kaya, I cry now that I know about your death. My beautiful friend and master of Aquabalancing and Hawaiian bodywork.
Abhijat
It’s not too late to say farewell to you, beautiful Kaya. So lovely to look into your lovely eyes. What a beauty you are! and how sweet your heart. Love you.
Mahant
I was with Kaya and Nirvano in a teaching class of Hawaiian Healing and Oceanic Rebalancing. Recently, I wanted to know what Kaya was doing, if still in Australia… and was very sad reading that she died of cancer.
Rainer
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