Highlight: Sister brought me here on our exploration of the neighborhoods of East Atlanta and for…read morethose who want a hippie, whimsical, slightly grungy 1970's play hide and seek among rainbow mushrooms, peace signs, overgrown hedges, and commune like energy, you definitely want to come here. You came here to see Big Lou the Emu, see overgrown vegetable gardens, see lots of communal homes, giant bubble sticks, and feel flashbacks of going to the 80's. It feels like you stepped into some liberal city like Seattle- look forward to blue hairs, hipsters, indie spirits, elephant pants, dread locks, beards, vintage bikes, etc. Location- This place is located randomly at the end of a cul de sac in Lake Clare Community a among streets named after states like NY and Arizona. It is next to a community house and then the entrance is literally wooden signs calling this place a Land trust. I've never heard of a land trust but the theory is that a group of individuals (probs hippies from he 1970's) left a piece of land for the community to play, have meetings, to grow in, garden- but it's not some community garden either with tame gardens, etc. It is essentially a giant piece of land with playground hints, peace signs, a random sauna??, pond with peace loving turtles, a random emu, and still growing in its offers. Definitely feels very different from other parts of Atlanta (Ansley Park, Chastain, Avondale, Old Fourth Ward, Cabbage Town, etc). Things to look for 1. Big Lou the Emu- that's right- there is this giant bird that is dinosaur like who is about 20 years old roaming around this place- behind a chain linked fence of course but you definitely should see this guy with his large blue ear holes, gray blue black plumage, fierce beak, and even more fearsome claws that you can't help wonder if you'd an outrun this beast. Guarded by 2 Mallard males and a pit bull like dog 2. The Peace Pond- that's right- imagine a pond slightly untame and over grown with turtles that actually swim towards you rather than away from you (unlike other turtles I've seen)- peaceful turtles I gues 3. The overlook facing Atlanta- you get to see a hint of the skyline of Atlanta from the highest point of this place- there are these super high chairs wooden weathered but comfortable to sit there and drink a coffee and read a book. 4. The amphitheater- Apparently there's a drum night that happens a few times a week- has a very pow wow kind of feel 5. The Olympic shed- apparently this place housed Olympic athletes from the olympics in the 90's - not sure where they stayed.. maybe this was for those who were in for the hippie kinds! 6. The gnomes, bright mushrooms, playground tools, peace signs

This was such a great place to have a small adventure. Located at the end of a quaint neighborhood,…read morethis community park is filled with community gardens, chickens, trails, lots of viewing spots, and even an emu! We didn't get a chance to see the my but the trails that lead to ponds and a lookout spot were awesome. The chickens and gardeners there were also friendly. There weren't too many people there so it'd be an ideal place to have a private picnic by the pond or wander through trails throughout the afternoon. It's a lot bigger than I remember when I went years ago. What a great find!

We came here after I searched online for yoga classes near us, and amazingly, Yoga Samadhi offered…read morea free class to first time visitors. Score! The class was for beginners and was ran by our Yoga instructor Doug. Very knowledgeable guy who was great at helping both experienced and brand new (ahem, me) yoga enthusiasts get the best out of their experience. The room is upstairs, clean with wooden floors and although your own yoga mat and towels are recommended, they provide both to you for your first visit. Classes go for about 90 minutes, you'll sweat, and if there's a stretch you can't do, the instructor comes over to either fix you posture, or offer assistance in the form of extra blocks, etc. Located off of Waddell St, Yoga Samadhi has a private gravel lot that can get full, but we found parking. Getting in and out of this place was no problem, and being close to Atlanta, it's a must try if you have even the slightest interest in Yoga. Good group of people who really are focused on delivering a great yoga experience.

Oh shit. After one hour at Yoga Samadhi, I think I've become one of *those* people. You know, a…read moreperson who enjoys yoga. I might have to move to Virginia Highland now with my mat bag and tight pants. ::shudder:: But in all reality, this place rocks. I was a total yoga virgin and they welcomed me with open arms. The fact that your first class is free is just a cherry on top of the whole stretching and planking and namaste-ing experience. I've only been in the upstairs studio, which is clean, bright, and surprisingly cool given the hellish temperatures outside. They have plenty of blankets and bolsters to help you out if you need it, as well. My class was with Doug and he was great: didn't move too fast but wasn't painfully slow, always providing advice for how to make a move easier or more difficult. He was also always sure to give repeat instructions on when to inhale vs exhale: the thing I found most difficult. Plus, he complimented me at the end of the class, and yes, flattery will get you everywhere with me. I'm planning on purchasing a package dealio in the future and looking forward to repeat visits to Yoga Samadhi. I'm so happy to have it nearby, and so thankful to Katie W for convincing me to come along. My core muscles are much the better for it!

This studio is one of the greatest sanctuaries this city has!…read moreI love that in this studio the teachers inspire us to do our best and to explore our full potential, while at the same time, they also encourage us to listen to the wisdom of our own bodies. Every "body" is welcome here. You don't have to be an expert or be super flexible. Each person does what they can do, and we all still get the full benefits of this awesomely therapeutic practice. The teachers are SUPER nice and knowledgeable!! The temperature is ideal- SO therapeutic. It helps us stretch our muscles and also to purify our bodies. This is a delightful place to practice Bikram. I absolutely LOVE this studio!!

Bikram Yoga as it should be. Class begins with Pranayama Deep Breathing and continues through the…read moreclassic 26 poses in strict format at 105 degrees ... The teachers are very helpful to help you perfect your postures as you learn class by class. There is no other place lthat does Bikram like Still Hot Yoga does. Most others are hot " vinyasa " flow yoga .. Nothing against those practices but it't not Bikram ... My only complaint would be the size of the space. It could be bigger to accommodate the crowds that show up esp around the beginning of the year. Other than that ... Excellent ! If you go, Check out Janet, Cleveland, and Hannah ... All teachers I've had class with before. One other bit of advice : Get there early

Sati Yoga is a Black woman owned yoga studio in Kirkwood. There is free parking nearby as well as…read morecoffee, pastries, and other food spots. The schedule has something for everyone, including beginners like myself and more advanced yogis. They offer a 30 for $30 deal for new folks which is UNBEATABLE; you get unlimited classes for 30 days to try it out. There are early morning, weeknight and weekend classes.

Sati Yoga is amazing! The staff are very friendly and the yoga classes are a good workout but also…read moredo not feel intimidating. I will definitely be back.

My first impression of Wall Crawler Rock Club was their bouldering section, which made me question…read moretheir name because I couldn't crawl up any of the walls. And before you shout "Skill issue!", let it be known that at Stone Summit I can comfortably climb V0-V3s, but I couldn't scale one of Wall Crawler's V1-V3s. Their bouldering room was wacky in all sorts of other ways too-- half the routes weren't marked with a V-grade at all, and Wall Crawlers chose to adhere to the outdoor bouldering safety method of "Drag the mat under where you're bouldering," which is great if you're an experienced climber/faller, but pretty unnerving to amateurs who don't want to miss the 5x5 ft. mat from 12 feet in the air. Aside from the bouldering section I enjoyed Wall Crawler Rock Club though. The top-rope routes were well set and I enjoyed the ~6 routes I climbed, plus the automatic belay machines were great since I didn't have to spend an hour getting a belay certification. My friends and I also enjoyed goofing off in their in-house "gym," which has a bunch of tools that train climbing muscles like lats and forearms. Overall however, I decided to stick to rating Wall Crawler a 3/5 star because of the cost. Wall Crawler Rock Club is just $2 bucks cheaper than Stone Summit despite the latter being 10x bigger, 10x taller, and having 10x more amenities like a huge weight room, free coaching, 4 locations, a modern website, and nicer shoes. I'm totally cool with a smaller, "local," gym having less perks than the big guys, but not when I have to pay the exact same cost. In that case I'll just drive 5 minutes longer to the bigger gym.

Best climbing gym in Atlanta…read more The moonboard is well maintained and is great for climbers who are looking to take bouldering to the next level.

Highly recommend for folks looking for prenatal classes! Slesha provides great instruction with…read moremodifications as needs. Such a good workout that is both strengthening and relaxing.

My class with Ilona was wonderful! So loving and gentle yet I left feeling stronger and centered…read more The overall vibe of this yoga center is fantastic! Highly recommend!

If I could give this studio 100 stars I would. I have practiced Baptiste/vinyasa yoga for the past…read more5 years, and I finally found a studio in Atlanta I absolutely love. The teachers are amazing and genuine and classes are challenging yet you feel amazing afterwards. I do HIIT on the daily basis, and I still find these classes challenging. I just started doing my teacher training and couldn't have asked for a better studio to commit to this journey with. Be prepared to sweat ALOT.

Tyke Hike was such a pleasant surprise! I was invited to take a child I was babysitting & didn't…read moreknow what to expect from the adventure. I love being outdoors- hiking, backpacking, hanging out- and this turned out to be a wonderful way to share the experience with my almost 4-yr-old friend. The small group setting was cozy and having other kids to explore with inviting for my little guy. The structure was just right and Tyke Hike had a lovely organic feel. The animal track and snowman activities planned by Tyke Hike gave the kids cool nature things to focus on and we all really enjoyed the activities. We'll definitely go on a Tyke Hike again!