09/11/2026
⭐ Atvara Yogi Spotlight ⭐
We’re so excited to kick off our new spotlight series with the one and only Forrest Graves!
Personally, I don’t know an Atvara without Forrest. He has been a consistent fixture at so many of our classes for years, and he always brings such a kind, positive energy to the studio. I was honored to sit down with him and learn a little more about his yoga journey.
Atvara Member Since: February 2020
🌿 First Studio Moment 🌿
“I’ve always kind of worked out. I wanted to stay healthy, but lifting weights got old, and I’m not a runner. So I was like, ‘How can I keep the weight off as I age?’ I had read about hot yoga and thought, ‘Well, I like to sweat, and yoga would be great for my flexibility, which would help with my favorite pastime, golf. I read about Atvara online and came up here one day.
I sat in the parking lot and watched all these women coming in, and I was intimidated by that at first. But then I just got up, came in, and took Liliana’s class. I joined with an unlimited membership that day.”
🌿Favorite Classes 🌿
“I like the flow classes. The stretch classes are also really great.”
🌿Favorite Yoga Pose 🌿
“I like the cat and cow poses because they feel good on my lower back. I really like the stretches. Balance is not my forte, but I get back there at the bar and do my best.”
🌿Favorite Part of Atvara 🌿
“There are good people here. I was drawn to the vibe. The studio itself is very pretty, with a warm, inviting, family feeling. Nothing really compares to this.”
We appreciate you so much, Forrest! We’re so glad you didn’t stay in the parking lot that day! You’re part of the studio’s heartbeat, and we’re grateful for you. 💚
