The last class of the day on this Friday, Oct. 31 will be 4:30 pm. The 6:30 pm class has been canceled to give y’all plenty of time to put on your makeup and costumes for the biggest party night of the year. Have fun but don’t drive under the influence and come work off your hangover on Saturday morning at 10:00 am (see note below).

As we approach the holiday season our business slows down a little so the Saturday 9 am and 11 am classes have been merged. Through the end of 2008 we’ll only have one morning class on Saturdays at 10 am. This does not affect the 4 pm class which continues as usual.

See the Schedule page for a complete list of class times.

Just as I was considering dropping the Friday 1:00 PM class attendance has picked up a little bit so we’ll be keeping it on the schedule indefinitely. Attendance will be closely monitored so if you want the slot to remain permanently available please come.

Alas, attendance at this time has dropped again to only one or two people. This class time has been canceled. We may try it again after the first of the year.

See the Schedule page for a complete list of class times.

Tracy Augustyn, 27

I am an artist and art teacher living in Avondale, GA.

How often? 2-3 times a week

How long? 5 years

Benefits: Yoga helps to balance my life… mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. During the school year, I find it especially helpful in easing the stresses of teaching. It gives me the energy and patience I need in my classroom during the week. Classes allow me a place to release and let go of the stresses and worries I feel. Bikram yoga has also helped me in choosing and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. After a class, I usually experience a natural bliss that is unlike anything else. My mind is clear and I can get on with life, move forward, and get things done, instead of remaining stagnant inside my mind.

The yoga also helped in healing my leg after breaking it while hiking Stone Mountain, the yoga served as my physical therapy.

Challenges: Staying present with my breath and accepting my practice on that day. I have seen many changes in my practice, and just because I was able to get to a certain depth yesterday doesn’t mean I can do the same today. Surrendering to the process and to the heat is what it’s about. The class is challenging, but if it wasn’t, I wouldn’t love it.