I was attempting to write this in the 3rd person and it just did not feel natural, so I decided to just speak to you all directly! We’re cultivating a pretty intimate experience here at The Yoga Studio Atlanta so I think it’s good for us to start getting to know each other before you even get to the studio. =) My name is Shakira, and I consider myself a yoga practitioner 1st, and an instructor 2nd. I began my personal practice while attending college at Georgia Southern University. For nearly a decade yoga has been a beacon of light in my life, illuminating the path that has consistently led me back to myself. After years of experiencing the benefits of this practice I realized I wanted to help bring others to and through their practice! I completed my 200hr teacher training in 2018 studying under Dr. Niama Lewis, founder of HyDy Inc, studying various styles of yoga including Ashtanga and Hatha. During this training I learned that yoga is much more than just Asanas (the poses). I am honored to light the lantern for you, so that  despite the external circumstances, you may also always return to the highest version of yourself.