Studio Information
The studio is housed in an ambient warehouse loft, centrally located in Midtown West. (See below for directions). We offer day, evening, and weekend classes for all levels. Available amenities include: men and women's dressing rooms; cold bottled water or room temp water for $1; mat rentals are free; yoga blocks, straps, and blankets; and easy, convenient parking.
Suggestions for First-time Visitors
How to prepare for your first class:
Wear comfortable clothing - less is better. Nothing too baggy.
No perfume or jewelry please.
Arrive on an empty stomach. Wait 3 hours after a large meal, 1.5 hours after a light snack. Food in your stomach makes practice harder!
Drink, drink, drink water all day! Do not wait until 30 minutes before class to get hydrated.
Studio doors typically open 10-15 minutes before class start time. Please seek out your teacher if this is your first time in the studio!
Once you arrive, fill out a registration form, sign in and pay $16 drop-in fee (class cards are available for an extra savings, and student class cards are reduced even further).
Mats are available for free to our new students but we encourage you to purchase a mat within the first few weeks of your practice. We do not retail! However, mats are readily available for purchase online. We prefer Prana and Manduka.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start?
Ashtanga: The basics classes are designed for those new to the Ashtanga practice. In them, you will be exposed to the basic techniques of the form. We focus on modifications and correct alignment in an effort to instill healthy habits from the beginning, thereby reducing the possibility of injury.
Anusara: You may begin in any of the Level 1, Level 1/2, or all-levels classes.
How often should I practice?
Ideally, every day! Realistically, we have found that 3-4 practice periods a week is sufficient to build a solid practice.
Will my other fitness activities (ie weight training, running) erase the benefits of doing yoga?
No. Yoga will enhance your other activities, whether they are physical or mental in nature. If it's physical exercise you're talking about, yoga will help keep you strong, aware and injury free.
Directions to Atlanta Yoga
Take Interstate 75/85 to 10th Street. Travel west on 10th street towards Georgia Tech. Continue on 10th street for apporoximately 1 mile. Cross over Northside Drive. Take 2nd left onto Watkins Street. Next left is 9th street. Warehouse on corner of Watkins Street and 9th Street look for the Atlanta Yoga Shala sign.
MARTA: Take the North - South line to the Midtown station. Catch bus #37 (runs approximately every 30 min.) west past Georgia Tech. Get off at the stop closest to the corner of 10th and Watkins. Walk one block south and find Atlanta Yoga Shala at the corner of 9th St and Watkins.
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