The New and Improved Monday Morning: Sunrise Yoga at Kashi Atlanta

A couple weeks ago when I was still in graduate school, Monday mornings made me cringe. But not today. This Monday I jumped out of bed with exuberance, ready to start my week with the 8 am Sunrise Yoga class at Kashi Atlanta Urban Yoga Ashram. The studio is located on 1681 McLendon Avenue, right across from Candler Park.

Like a good student (or nerd) I arrived early for my first class. I ended up having to wait on the front steps of the studio for the other students and teacher to arrive. The teacher finally appeared, but the other students did not. Although many people pay big bucks for private lessons, I was not thrilled about it. I was worried that I would spend the class feeling self-conscious and rendering me unable to relax-- the main purpose of my yogic practice. I was delighted to find that this was not the case. The teacher emphasized the breath, not just the action of inhaling and exhaling, but the noise you can create through mindful breathing. I was able to quiet my mind, and yes, you guessed it, relax! 

After the class I rewarded my hard work by going to a cafe less than a block away called, Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party. 

I sat outside on the patio and I enjoyed the after effects of my yoga with a warm cup of honey ginseng green tea. Maybe it was the delightful atmosphere, or my yoga high, but I couldn't help but smile and tap my foot to the the catchy 20's style music being played. As the bottom of my tea cup became more visible I was sad that this experience had to end, and at the same time excited to take on the rest of the week.