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Active Sol Yoga
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Yoga [Edit]
200 Bennett St NWAtlanta, GA 30309
(404) 236-9642
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Wed 6 am - 7:30 am
Fri 9 am - 11 am
Fri 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 9 am - 1 pm
Sun 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
9 reviews for Active Sol Yoga
9 reviews in English
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Review from Sonali B.
Lawrenceville, GA
5/23/2012
I love this place. I drive 24 miles to get to this studio. and I've been going here for 10 months now. They have one room but thats enough when its well lit. I know there are yoga studios near by my place but none of them give me the happiness after class like these yogis do. It's well paced and at times challenging. They have a nice waiting room thats very pleasant and calming.
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Review from May T.
Atlanta, GA
9/8/2011
I've been to a few classes for a month now and I thought they were just alright. I would give 5 stars to April who I finally got the experience I wanted. She would let me know if I did anything wrong with patience and she kept the class very alive, she has a great personality, and I loved her presence more than any other instructors there. She would also let you know a lot of other options on the poses and tell you what is essential in a pose, I found them all useful. I only wish she taught more classes!
But overall, it was mediocre. -
Review from Rhonda M.
Atlanta, GA
11/17/2010
Whoa, this place is tucked away and if you don't go with a friend initially it may be a bit challenging to find. First, I'm not a Yoga supastar because flexibility and I don't get along. But, Active Sol is the perfect start to helping me get on track to being flexible. It's very clean which is an absolute MUST for me. Nice hardwoods..Nice ambiance.. Nice instructors..Nice studio
When you walk into the studio is very serene. Imagine oil burning with the fresh scent of sandlewood or freesia. Ahhhh...so relaxing. You leave your shoes at the door and whew the heat begins. I've NEVER sweat so much in my life and I was at the beginners class. I have so much respect for people who are great at yoga. After all the sweat, the meditation afterwards really relaxed me and prepared me for what was the start of a great week!
Pros:
*1st class is free
*Green Certified Studio -
Review from Emme W.
Atlanta, GA
2/11/2010
What do you do on a dreary day when you're in need of a pick-me-up? Head over to Active Sol Yoga, one of Atlanta's newest and most forward-thinking (it's Green Certified) yoga studios.
I've been looking for a place to practice yoga since I moved to Atlanta last summer. Most studios seemed dedicated to an aerobics-style practice that fits neatly into in a rushed hour. I wanted something traditional, something that would make me stop and breathe. Active Sol Yoga is a beacon of tranquility among one of Atlanta's busiest highways.
Step into the studio and you will be greeted by either Rosalyn or Ashlee or both, the studio's owners who hold down day jobs while pursuing their dream of operating a studio that serves the Atlanta community. (The studio seems to have such an inspiring energy that I leave there thinking, Maybe I will finish writing that book this year.)
The remodeled space opens from a foyer into a sitting room where patrons can refresh themselves after class with hot teas, water and fruit. Classes usually begin promptly in a open space that's well lit by high windows. But it's soft light since classes or either in the morning (weekends) or in the evening (weekdays). Candles set the mood, as does the lingering scent of incense. Yoga mats and props are available to patrons, as is personal attention from either instructor. Both walk around throughout the room to make sure everyone is comfortable or to see if there are any questions. Their dedication to the practice and study of yoga is evident and appreciated. Surprisingly, the class moves at a nice pace (slower for the Yin-style) but there are no awkward pauses, which seem to be the hallmark of a gym yoga class.
A foundation of Active Sol's studio is it's affordability. They believe yoga should be available to all, so they offer $5 classes every Monday and Wednesday at 7 pm (Regular priced classes average $10-12 depending on how you pay for them, a price that's also very affordable.) The community classes are beginner to intermediate level, but paired with a more advanced class on the weekend or Tuesday/Thursday and you will not only be supporting a great new Atlanta business, but you'll also start to see the benefits of practicing yoga.
After 75 minutes at Active Sol Yoga I always leave the studio feeling refreshed and calm. Isn't that the way all Atlantans should be? -
Review from Lauren Z.
Atlanta, GA
6/30/2010
I went to Active Sol Yoga for the first time last night, to take advantage of their "first class is free" deal. It's on Bennett Street, and it's a little challenging to find. You have to drive until the street almost dead ends, and then turn left. Luckily, there was a little sign that said, "Yoga" with an arrow pointing me in the right direction, or I would have been very confused. There's a Cross-Fit back there too, and a bunch of people were exercising in the middle of the road, so don't hit anybody when you're driving in.
I took Erin's Hatha Flow class on Tuesday night, and we focused on our knees and lower body alignment. This class really helped me notice little things about my body that I wouldn't have been aware of otherwise. The building has a lobby with free water, tea, and snacks, and the studio is well stocked with blocks, towels, belts, and these great little bags filled with lavender that you put on your eyes when you're in corpse pose.
There was talk of Erin teaching a meditation/chanting class in the fall. I really hope that they do that, because it's hard to meditate when you're in a house full of distractions. Having someone guide you would make a big difference.
Unlimited classes are $99 a month. Personally, I'm not in a place where I can afford to pay that, so that's the one drawback I found. I believe you can buy classes one at a time, and they also have a series option as well. -
Review from Bobbin W.
6/3/2010
Stiff. Uptight. Inflexible. Those are some words I'd use to describe myself. I could definitely use some yoga in my life.
Emme W. invited me to take a community class at Active Sol last night. Monday and Wednesday sessions usually take place in Piedmont Park, but because of the rain, the class was moved to the studio tucked into the charming antique and art area on Bennett Street. I arrived around 10 minutes prior to the 7 p.m. class, finding the parking lot and building empty. So, class commenced at least 15 minutes late. Like most professionals, I'm busy and would've preferred for the session to start on time.
I still enjoyed myself and appreciated the ambiance that studio owner Rosalyn achieved. Racks are set up in the entrance's hallway for students to store their shoes. The relaxing lobby area contains seating, cubbies to store personal belongings, hot tea, water and snacks like packages of nuts. The studio room itself induces the mellowest state of calm; with large windows that let in natural sunlight, tea lights set up on each windowsill, a couple potted plants and light whiffs of incense, I felt well-removed from the stress of my workday and the tasks I had to tackle after class.
While Active Sol offers different types of yoga, last night's focus was Yin Yoga, which, according to Rosalyn, is much calmer than most other practices. Poses are held longer: typically 3-5 minutes. I found the 75-minute class challenging, as my exercise routine comprises high-impact cardio and strength training, sorely lacking in the area of stretching. I particularly appreciated the blocks and towels that were provided for support. For example, Rosalyn tucked a few rolled towels under my hip during Swan Pose to help me maintain proper alignment.
In addition to finding mental comfort in Rosalyn's soothing voice, I liked her approach to instruction. She encouraged us to do what was right for us on an individual level and therefore didn't call out people's names or walk around the room to adjust our positioning.
Okay, one final thought. Rosalyn emphasized that while Yang Yoga stresses goal-setting and reaching the next level, Yin Yoga is more about being content with where you are. And I have to say, while lying on my mat in Child's Pose, listening to soft jangling music, I felt warm and much more relaxed than when I stepped in the door. -
Review from Laura A.
Douglasville, GA
10/30/2011
I like this place. The studio is beautiful and generally pleasant and nurturing. I come to yoga looking for restoration; not so much for a workout or body sculpting. The classes I've taken so far here have definitely catered to that (the former.) I also really appreciate that they have community classes with a reduced rate twice a week.
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Review from Staci B.
New York, NY
Updated - 5/16/2011
A fairly new yoga studio when I first joined. I love it! it is an intimate place; I hate crowded studios that are crowded with yoga goers who are just there because yoga is in style. Rosyln is great and is really passionate about teaching the practice. It is a block away from my house and there is ample parking. Great teachers, hours and EVEN BETTER PRICE!
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5/14/2010
Great location and great studio! I was in search of a yoga studio and went to a few in the… Read more »
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Review from Megan K.
9/14/2010
i took advantage of their 1st class free tonight. its a little difficult to find. but heres a tip. when you get to the dead end, look up the hill to your left. the space is quiet. nothing fancy. but very peaceful. no bells and whistles. just a nice, calm space. comforting. erin taught the class. anasura style. it was a little different then im used too. but great none-the-less. only about 5 people in the class. all at different levels. but the class fit everyone. i know ill be sore tomorrow. but only in the best of ways. scented eye pillows for the closing postures and tea and snacks for after!!!! that is something i have never seen. thats a really nice touch. if you wanted your practice to be a little more social, the loungy area is cute and a nice place to sit and chill before or after practice. overall it was a great experience. definitely check it out. with the 1st class being free, you have nothing to lose.
