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

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