I learned about the Shambhala Center through a meditation class I'd taken at the Decatur Y. It's a…read moregreat place to quiet your mind. MEDITATION Meditation relieves stress by focusing attention inward to induce a state of deep relaxation. Evidence shows it relieves anxiety, pain and depression. SHAMBHALA/MEMBERSHIP The community practices the teachings of basic goodness. Members "make a connection to mindfulness-awareness practice and work to integrate it into daily life." Volunteers conduct most activities. Dues, donations and program fees sustain the center. Membership is voluntary and open to anyone from any background, culture or faith. No-one is excluded because of money. SPACE Across from the Suburban Plaza, the beautiful main meditation hall is surrounded by a few smaller cottages for retreats, meetings and admin space. Parking is free. The lobby welcomes you with tea, coffee, cookies and warm faces. There's a cubby room for coats and shoes, going shoeless isn't required. There are cozy rooms with pillows on the floor. The Shrine Room is for open house & large classes. OPEN HOUSE Free! 9:30am Sundays and 7pm Tuesdays in person and via zoom. Chant at 9:30am, meditate at 10am, discuss at 11:30am. Drop in or leave at any time. PROGRAMS/INCLUSION There are a variety for classes for vows, beginners etc. Some last a few hours, others 6 weeks. Cost - $0 to $100+ but a discount can be requested. There's an online class open to people of color every 2nd Monday at 7pm. The Queer Dharma LGBTQ-QIA2 Sangha is a community of meditation practice founded & hosted by LGBTQ. One Breath, not affiliated with Shambhala, is a "Buddhist-flavored" meeting 3x per week for those in recovery. MY EXPERIENCE I took the 3 hour $20 "Start, Restart Your Meditation Practice Class" for newbies, bring a friend for free. I sipped tea, made small talk and entered the warm and inviting Shrine Room. There was plenty of natural light with cushions, chairs, blankets and good energy. Seasoned instructor Valerie was funny and relaxed. We learned breath, posture, where to place our hands etc. We did seated and walking meditations and even went outside. There were lots of breaks to ask questions and each meditation was 2 - 10 minutes, perfect for beginners. SUM Shambhala is a wonderful place to learn and to practice meditation. Check out the website, drop in to Open House and take a class. You don't have to be Buddhist, the center is free and welcoming to all!

Great place to visit, meditate, learn, and engage with people. The Shambhala Meditation Center of…read moreAtlanta welcomes all. Come just for a vist; come join our vibrant sangha.

I came here to learn what type of meditation practice this is. The class was very informative and…read moreand lead by someone very knowledgeable. I really like that this talk was presented with scientific basis and was a relaxed environment.

Best meditation ever! Far more powerful and relaxing than any other brand of meditation. The…read moreknowledge given along with the technique allows you to understand what is happening in your nervous system, brain and total physiology. If you like going for the best first, this is it!

I live within walking distance of the monastery. I have gotten so much information from the monks…read moreand the teachers. Learned about meditation, breathing and expectance.

Ever since I've been studying Religion, I'm more and more intrigued with Buddhism. I've only knew…read moreabout Theravada Buddhism, which is practiced mainly in SE Asia - Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka (not SE Asia but still). Tibetan Buddhism is unique since it's sort of still Mahayana Buddhism but can be categorized as Vajrayana Buddhism. I never really understood Theravada Buddhism. My husband is Cambodian and I have a lot of Laotian friends. I've attended their temples and didn't understand it. What I love about Vajrayana Buddhism is how beautifully colorful it is to teaching you self-love and meditation. Everyone is invited. Free meditation sessions every Sunday from 11 am - Noon. Donations accepted. Gift shop with beautiful souvenirs. Everyone is very welcoming. The first three rows are for those who want to sit down on floor level to meditate. There are pillows for comfort. I sat in the front, in the middle. The monk is very well articulated and spoke with a little humor. What he speaks about is "common sense" but it will make you think again. About your life. About what it means to live. Towards the end, there was a 20ish minutes session of meditation to clear your mind. I love it! I plan to more and often again. Everyone should take time for self-love. 252/2019

ONE major thing you have to know about this place. The address on Yelp is not its physical…read morelocation, but the location of the mailbox the owner keeps. The owner for whatever reason doesn't want to know the location of the studio to the public except to clients. Basically, read the text message she sends, and it should be in Virginia-Highlands area. If you are going near Trader Joe's, you are in the wrong location. HOWEVER... I am giving 5 stars despite that inconvenience because of how amazing the massage experience is. I have been getting massages since I was a teen and Krista is probably the 2nd best massage I have ever received period. As someone who does a lot of sports stuff, I need regular massages monthly, and Krista just gave a magical healing experience.

Krista is an amazing healer!…read more I stepped into a pot hole and twisted my ankle so badly I couldn't walk for several days. I got a treatment from krista using sound therapy and vibration and while I'm still a little shocked that it helped, it HELPED SO MUCH! Almost immediately I could hold weight on that foot. It was a little incredible. Going into my appointment I really thought my session would be more therapeutic for the stress of not being able to walk anywhere, not actually address the "not being able to walk" part of it. I highly recommend Krista!

Outstanding yoga studio! Tucked quietly in the back of one of the shopping centers in Oak Grove…read more(behind Napoleon's) this dream of a yoga studio offers great classes in the hatha, yin, restorative, meditation vein of things. So lovely to see a non-chain yoga studio. Well designed space with a calming aesthetic. Teachers are friendly, deeply knowledgeable, and great at working around whatever your body is doing that day...whether chronic or not. The clothes in the store are also great....will succumb to temptation soon.

This was the first place I went to "do" yoga. The instructor, Marty, was very kind and welcoming…read moreand made it easy for me to "catch on" and offered modifications to postures which was super helpful to me as I was getting the hang of it. The instructors here are VERY good. It's almost like you get personal yoga training as the instructors give ample 1:1 attention throughout the class, are welcoming and encouraging. I also really love the space. It's very large and plenty of room to spread out facilitates the use of props since you a lot of space for your supports which are available there. It's not uncommon to have a blanket, bloster, strap, blocks, a thick blanket, and sometimes add a chair and ball, AND use all of them. They really focus on getting circulation flowing everywhere. Highly recommend for anyone from new yogis to people wanting to master more complicated intermediate postures.

"Na-imma-stay-home is what I wanted to do for a 9am yoga class. However, I'm on day 4 of my workout…read morejourney and couldn't quit because of pure laziness! The studio is in a shopping center with plenty of parking. I know some people take it as a sign from the universe to go home when they can't find parking, but that's not an issue here. Despite the map, I felt pretty lost--if you search for 'confusion' on a gif page, my face will be the first to pop up! Thankfully, a helpful lady and gentleman guided me in the right direction. The place is tranquil and pretty. The teacher was nice, and it was just me and her becoming one with our center. The hour-long class flew by. I had a great time and highly recommend it. Namaste."

Thank you so much for such an amazing experience!! I truly needed this. If you're a mommy on the go…read morein search of a self care getaway, this is the place to go!! Angela Renae

I first visited The Anubhuti in March of 2018 for a reiki session. Tulsi spent a lot of time…read moretalking to me before and after the session. I have experienced several reiki practitioners before Tulsi, and none of them spent as much time with me outside the actual reiki session. After being unhappy with failed attempts at traditional therapists, I decided this past January to reach out to Tulsi for her life coaching services. I wanted someone that I felt like spoke "my language," and I have found that with Tulsi. She understands the mind, body, spirit connection. So far, I have had 7 sessions with her that have been specifically designed for my needs. These sessions have included meditation, hypnotherapy, coaching, and reiki. Again, the thing that stands out to me the most about Tulsi is the amount of time she spends with me during each session. She also follows up each session with an email detailing the things we discussed and how I can further my healing on my own time. Tulsi thinks about all of the small things. She gives me the tools I need to continue my therapy at home. I have spent many years trying to gain emotional and mental stability through traditional therapy and prescription drugs. I have found that I feel a hundred times better using more holistic methods. Tulsi's spirit is warm and inviting and is is obvious that her work is her soul's passion. She puts in so much positive energy into every small detail. I am so grateful that I found Tulsi to guide me through the healing process and developing habits that will benefit me for the rest of my life. I highly recommend The Anubhuti to anyone looking to find peace and happiness.

I've had 2 Reiki sessions with Tulsi. Both sessions were enlightening. I felt at peace and cam each…read moretime. I am very grateful for her time and helpful feedback. Tulsi is a wonderful person and has remarkable intuition. She has provided me with helpful guidance on how to recover from a major surgery and difficult breakup. Don't hesitate. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I like the group but wish everyone would be more social. I don't know anyone's name from the group…read morealthough I go often. Other then that I love the proud and I try to go as much as possible....the location is great and the energy of the room is soothing I love the end when you can get your energy cleared

The Meditation on Twin Hearts is nothing short of life changing when you consistently practice and…read morejoin this group of heart centered people. I have experienced many shifts in my life since joining this group. My physical and emotional health have greatly improved, people see changes in me and always ask "what are you doing?". My stress levels have minimized and so many of the worries I had in the past have just beautifully fallen away. I feel much more tuned in, aware and alive. In a time when we can often feel helpless in a world with so much going on, I am sincerely grateful to gather with this group weekly to focus our energies in blessing the Earth with peace, love, compassion, kindness and good will for all. As a result, I experience a different life where I find so many more of these gifts in my daily encounters through my willingness to participate. I highly recommend this meditation to all but especially to those who may have tried to meditate and had difficulty. Twin Hearts is a divine gift of love with wonderful healing benefits, make time, you deserve this - we all do.