If you’re interested in learning more about the philosophy behind yoga, deepening your breath work, or enhancing your mental focus, San Antonio’s Yoga Shala may be the place for you. Yoga Shala has a reputation for being a great studio for serious students due to its dedicated instructors and the difficulty of its classes. Regulars confirm that the instructors at Yoga Shala are disciplined in their approach to yoga.

Yoga Shala offers classes for practitioners on all levels, from beginner to advanced. Classes move quickly at Yoga Shala, so it may be difficult to keep up, especially if you’re new to the practice of yoga. Yelp reviewers say that if you’re new to yoga, you should definitely start with a beginner’s class here, and expect to feel some muscle soreness the next day!

Yoga Shala holds classes seven days a week, from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 7 p.m. Check their online class schedule to find one that fits your needs and schedule.

Yoga Shala
18585 Sigma Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 496-9900
www.yogashalasa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/yoga-shala-san-antonio

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If you're craving Indian food, one place to get it near Avana Stone Canyon is India Taj Palace. The buffet at lunchtime is a great way to sample an array of authentic dishes. You can also order off the menu from a wide variety of options.

India Taj Palace's appetizers include Vegetable Samosas – fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes & green peas, Papadum – crackers made from lentil flour, and Mixed Pakoras – crispy, deep fried veggies dipped in garbanzo batter. Main dishes include Mixed Grill Tandoori with chicken, shrimp, lamb & fish cooked in a traditional clay oven, Chicken Tikka Masala – chicken cubes in a creamy tomato sauce, and Lamb Korma – lamb cubes, cashews, raisins & almonds in a cream sauce. There are also plenty of vegetarian entrée options.

India Taj Palace is open every day in San Antonio, Texas.

India Taj Palace
20323 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-4800
www.indiatajpalace.com
www.yelp.com/biz/india-taj-palace-san-antonio

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With outdoor seating adjacent to the River Walk and an extensive beer and wine selection, The Luxury tops the list of many San Antonio locals’ favorite restaurants. Place your order at the counter, seat yourself and wait to be served—but be advised that lines can get long and many customers approach the counter still undecided. Those who know the menu well will probably order the French fries right away, however, which come with a special sauce. Other popular menu items include the milanesia, the veggie banh mi, the pura vida salad, the cargo salad, and the pulled pig sandwich.

Though the outdoor-only seating at The Luxury can get hot in the summer time, locals say it’s worth it for the food. While you wait for your food, enjoy a craft beer from The Luxury’s long list, people-watch or play with your table marker, a toy animal. The Luxury is open Sundays through Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Luxury
103 E Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 354-2274
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Luxury/117378781683528
www.yelp.com/biz/the-luxury-san-antonio

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