About

Yoga Classes in Historic West End Atlanta Fitness Always

Founded by Toure` Akela, the studio looks to be a source of light, love and space for the community to gather. Offering a wide range of yoga styles, free mat rentals and wealth of other products and services, check the schedule and drop into a class today!

About Our Brand

The cornerstone of a strong yoga practice is a strong instructor, and at Southwest Atlanta Yoga, we offer some of Atlanta’s finest. We are proud of our dedicated and gifted yoga instructors, who all bring a unique approach and energy to their classes. Whether you want a vigorous power yoga practice or a more individualized mysore practice, our teachers are able to tailor a practice to you – offering guidance that is gentle and instructive, never high-pressure. Our yoga instructors include members of the community, with hundreds of hours in training and experience working with yogis of all shapes and sizes. Read their biographies below and learn how our yoga teachers can help you grow in your practice without restrictions.

Meet Our Yoga Instructors

The cornerstone of a strong yoga practice is a strong instructor, and at Southwest Atlanta Yoga, we offer some of Atlanta’s finest. We are proud of our dedicated and gifted yoga instructors, who all bring a unique approach and energy to their classes. Whether you want a vigorous power yoga practice or a more individualized mysore practice, our teachers are able to tailor a practice to you – offering guidance that is gentle and instructive, never high-pressure. Our yoga instructors include members of the community, with hundreds of hours in training and experience working with yogis of all shapes and sizes. Read their biographies below and learn how our yoga teachers can help you grow in your practice without restrictions.

Toure` Akela

Touré, is an 20-year student of yoga and the Founder of SWAY Energy Center. In 2016, she began to deepen her personal studies with a concentrated emphasis in Hatha Yoga and the power of the breath. Certified in 2017 as a Yoga Faith Master Teacher, in five years, she has taught over 3,050 hours of yoga classes, and Yoga Alliance approved teacher trainings certifying many of Atlanta’s newest top tier yoga teachers. She holds the credential and distinction as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT®500, through Yoga Alliance…

Ebony McClellan Medina

Ebony is an accomplished ERYT 500-hour Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator, and creative writer…

Keith Bussey

Keith is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor with a passion for guiding and assisting others to achieve their goals. He walked into…

Anna Newbury

Anna Newbury is a certified yoga teacher and bodywork practitioner. She utilizes Thai Bodywork techniques, BodyDynamics, somatic practices…

Nikhol Jackson

For 16 years Nikhol has served Metro Atlanta and surrounding communities as a Counselor, Life Coach and Image Consultant.

Kevion Devante`

Kevion Devanté, is a multidisciplinary artist and pioneer of the soul born & raised in the Mississippi Delta. 

Kashmere Siedah

My yoga practice began in 2016 when I was going through a rough patch and a friend suggested I try yoga to ease my heart and mind.