Stressed-Out in Atlanta

Atlanta has to be one of the most stressed-out cities in the world these days, what with the economic uncertainty, the swine flu, and a growing population that threatens the quality of life.

Which is why one woman - a Yogini recognized as a healer, a 'teacher's teacher', a center of calm and inner peace - has opened her doors for FREE YOGA classes.

Hamsa Yogashala in Gwinnett County is the first step to re-tooling our lives towards inner calm in a sea of turmoil.

One of Yogini Valarie Devi's students, some of whom have been taking her classes for ten years, say, "My life was tough. I spent so much time in my car, working in a volitile industry, I was nervous, stressed out and started loosing my hair!" Until Kathy Watson took a Yoga class at Hamsa Yogashala.

"Breathing is the singlemost important thing that we do, which is why we should learn to do it well", says Yogini Valarie. And she is right. Scientific and medical research has proven that deep breathing coupled with coordinated movement will reduce anxiety and stress, promote and improve health, and bring about an overall sense of calm.

"Yoga is inner peace without religion", says Yogini Valarie, "Its all about getting to know ourselves, and enjoying that self-discovery."

"I have been taking Yoga for twice a week now, and have seen a difference in how I feel when I wake up in the morning, how I treat my family, my co-workers, and just everyone I meet in general", says Renee Stoddard.

Hamsa Yogashala has THREE FREE YOGA classes EVERY THURSDAY, at:
7-8am
4:30-5:30pm, and
6:30-7:30pm