You can't always change or control what is going on around you but you can alter that way you respond and relate to it by learning to ground

Recent news of national and world events has left me feeling unsettled and anxious. The terrible tornado in Nashville, the spread of the coronavirus, the upcoming election and the 10+ inches of rain we've received this past month have left me feeling worried and blue. That's when I pull out my yoga mat and rely on my practice to get me through the discomfort and anxiety I am feeling. After my many years of practice and teaching, I know that I'll begin to feel more grounded an

All this rain makes my body feel sluggish, my mind foggy and my motivation to do anything other than nap, zilch. Almost 8.5 inches of rain have fallen in Atlanta since February 1, according to Channel 2 meteorologist Brian Monahan. More rain is expected today. What's a body to do? Yoga practice and Ayurveda, yoga's sister science, can help. I've learned if I drag myself to the mat and start to get my body moving, the warmth and focus of my practice will begin to dispel the da

We get asked this question a lot especially at this time of year. Hatha Yoga is a traditional style of yoga composed of physical poses (asanas), breathing practice (pranayama) and meditation. Check out the article here for all the benefits of Hatha Yoga and make 2020 the year to begin! #yogaeveryday #breatheyoga #hathayoga #asana #pranayama #meditation #chambleeyoga #eastsidechamblee #chamblee

Thinking and acting toward others in a positive, compassionate manner is the way to our own self-growth and care.

We leave our old studio with gratitude and look for to our new space with the energy of possibilities.

"They always say time changes everything, but you actually have to change them yourself."- Andy Warhol, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol

October 6-12, 2019 is Mental Illness Health Awareness Week. While the physical benefits of yoga are well documented (check out any number of yoga Instagram photos), the mental health benefits can't be captured in a photo. They are as numerous and as important though you can't capture them on your camera: stress reduction, anxiety and anger management, help with PTSD, improvements in both sleep and mood. This article in Psychology Today goes into the effectiveness of yoga for

Ahimsa...the first of the Yamas, or yogic principles is respect for all living things and the absence of afflicting harm.

Whenever we get together, the little ones in my family want to show me their yoga, striking poses that I have done with them. They love to come to the studio and do their down dogs and cat poses. What they value is not the poses themselves, though they have fun doing them, its the connection and the process of sharing this practice with them. Here is a lovely article about the many ways a parent-child yoga helps benefit family life. Join us for our monthly Family Yoga Classes

Kids are natural yogis. They are curious, playful and have energy to spare! Yoga classes for children improve balance, strength, endurance and aerobic capacity as cited in this article from Harvard Health. It also helps with focus, concentration and memory which are all required for learning. Yoga teaches children self-acceptance, encourages healthy habits and can help reduce anxiety and stress. Yoga is as beneficial to kids as it is to adults. They will not only benefit but

I've recently started back to journal writing as a way to move through the pathways of my mind where I had become stuck. My journal, like my yoga, has helped me to be more aware of where I am in the present moment, as well as help me to move through the knots or blocks in my thinking. Writing is a practice, much like yoga, requiring a certain level of self-discipline and practice. This article by Brad Wetzler talks about how writing is more like yoga than you think. Click her

The past few days have me feeling like I'm living in Tennessee Williams' novel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. This scorching heat saps my energy, all I want to do is lay on the couch in a tattered slip with a drink in my hand. Fortunately cooler heads prevail and I turn to my yoga practice to get me moving. This article by Georgina Berbari gives you six different poses to help cool you down while keeping you moving, check it out here. #yoga #yogapractice #coolingyogapractice #sitali

The best part of being a yoga teacher has been the opportunity to work with the many wonderful students who have allowed me to serve as their teacher. Creating a community of yogis is one of the benefits of being a teacher. Click on the link below from Anne Coventry to read about the best things to love about being a yoga teacher. If you are considering becoming a teacher, click here to read about our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training beginning September 6th! 5 Things I Love About

Ayurveda, the science of life and the sister science of yoga, tells us we do best when we make seasonal adjustments. Summertime is the opportunity to slow down our activity and yoga practice and enjoy the longer daylight of summer. This article gives 7 reasons to make this a slower and more meditative season. https://www.yogajournal.com/guided-meditation-audio/guided-meditation-to-slow-down-this-summer #yoga #summertime #meditation #slowdown #ayurveda #relaxation #chamblee

Are you thinking of taking a Yoga Teacher Training course? There are so many programs and courses to choose from, the options can become overwhelming. At breathe.yoga we pride ourselves on being a small community studio. Below are some of the benefits of choosing a small and/or local studio for your teacher training: More one-on-one time with your instructor to strengthen your teaching practice Low teacher to student ratio A more personal connection with your instructor and c

This is one of my favorite poses to lengthen the hamstrings as well as calm the mind! The following article highlights the benefits of Prasarita Padottanasana. Yoga Pose of the Month - July #yoga #yogapose #summeryoga #yogapractice #asana #hamstrings #flexibility #calming #prasarita #yogaeverydamnday

Now that summer is here it's time to change our practice to suit the season. At breathe.yoga we use Ayurvedic principals to combat the heat an humidity. Check out the article below to learn more about adjusting your practice for summer. Adjusting your Yoga Practice to Sultry Summertime #ayurveda #yoga #yogapractice #summer #pitta #asana

Here at breathe.yoga we are honoring the Summer Solstice at our Friday evening Hatha class. Do you do make any changes to your practice when the seasons change? Click the link below for a great read from Jilly Shipway about the relationship between yoga practice and summer. Yoga Through the Year #summersolstice #yogapractice #yoga #summer #season #meditation

"From your physical body to your emotional state, prenatal yoga is a key ingredient to a healthy, happy pregnancy." Check out the article below to learn about the benefits of yoga when expecting! 7 Amazing Benefits of Prenatal Yoga We offer Prenatal Yoga classes Wed 5:45pm & Sat 11:30am #yoga #yogapractice #prenatalyoga #pregnant #pregnancyhealth #wednesdaywellness