Rising Sun Ellijay

02/10/2026

New Classes, Sound Journeys, and What’s Been UnfoldingNew Classes, Sound Journeys, and What’s Been Unfolding -

It’s been a couple of months since my last newsletter, and January somehow managed to be a complete blur. I hope this finds you well, grounded, and taking good care of yourselves.

01/31/2026

Thoroughly enjoying class,
The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga: Yoga and Optimal Aging, with Doug Keller.
Doug explains Yoga's power in supporting joint and muscle health, fascial fitness, cognitive function, immunity and breath through functional movement and breathwork.

01/13/2026

Tiny Buddha

01/02/2026

2025 was a year of endings, and 2026 arrives as a year of ONE—new beginnings.

I continue to feel deeply grateful for my fellow yogis and for the instructors who have guided me, revealing new pathways for this day and for this life. While 2025 held great loss, it was also filled with moments of unexpected joy—made possible by those who supported me every step of the way.

Through it all, I learned so much. I am discovering moments of peace, even alongside grief. Moments of profound gratitude that can supersede discomfort. A deepening ability to cultivate connection through presence, and to focus on the cherished times when we come together.

In December, I completed my 300-hour training at Asheville Yoga Center. I could not be happier or more grateful to have continued my studies with such exceptionally talented and inspiring instructors.

As I step into this new year, my intention is simple: to meet each day with presence, to honor both the tenderness and the strength within, and to continue sharing these practices with humility, gratitude, and an open heart. May we all move forward gently, connected, and held.

11/17/2025

I’m honored to share that I was recently interviewed by Voyage Atlanta about my yoga practice and the work we’re doing at Rising Sun Yoga and Wellness. This recognition is an honor, and it truly reflects the incredible students who allow me the privilege of guiding their practice. Thank you for trusting me, showing up, and allowing this community to grow in such a meaningful way. Cindy Kathleen Tesar

All photos by Rebecca Cummings. Rebecca Laurel Photography

09/10/2025

Schedule Update:

No Classes Sept 15–19

Next week I’ll be away at Asheville Yoga Center for Rekindling the Flame: A 5-Day Yoga Teacher Tune-Up with Michael Johnson. This immersion presents an opportunity to refresh my teaching skills and deepen my personal practice with AYC’s longest-serving and most seasoned teachers.

09/06/2025

Our Yoga and Sound Event for September 7 is full. Join us next time! Details will be out soon.

We have also started to book private yoga and sound events. Reach out if you are interested.

Thank you all for your continued support.

09/01/2025

Yoga is about feeling better.
Before we move, we connect, settle body and mind with breath and intention.
From that place of connection, we move with breath, with awareness, and with intuitive movement that honors the body.
Yoga teaches autonomy—of breath, of movement, and of the nervous system.
And the result? A complete shift in how you live your life. 💜
Welcome to your new yoga home – private, peaceful, personal, and just for you.

08/27/2025

What a great start! -

We practice accepting ourselves as we are today—without forcing expectations. From that place of connection, we move with breath, with awareness, and with intuitive movement that honors the body.

08/26/2025

My next scheduled training. Love training at AYC!!