A place of refuge and protection. An oasis. A safe space. A holy space. Sanctuary on Main embodies it all. When you enter, you can immediately feel the warmth of the space. You can feel the stories, the memories, the healing, the love. You may never want to leave, like me. The day I entered through the welcoming front door of SoM, I knew this place would change me. I am a military spouse and moving here brought a lot of drama and stress (all without my soldier being here to help). Then I got back-to-back jobs that sucked the life out of me, but I felt like I couldn’t escape. This led me down a path that my soul deeply needed to get out of. I turned to physical exercise (which helped a bit) but my mind was still running on 100 and all I wanted was to escape everything. I had previously taken SSRI’s but never felt it work for me. I started researching what natural methods I could do to help my anxiety, stress, depression, and I kept finding yoga and meditation. I had practiced yoga since 2010ish but it was all for physical benefits/ ”just a class” but never felt the benefit of meditation but I knew I enjoyed being in the presence of that community. So, I decided to Google “yoga studios” and give it meditation a try. I saw other places that were in mini malls that just felt dual ; a mirror of what I was feeling. This time I wanted the space to feel comforting, and I saw that yoga was being done in a historical building, I was intrigued. I immediately look at the classes and knew I wanted to FEEL yoga this time, so I chose Sound Healing. THAT DAY CHANGED MY LIFE. I was overcome with emotions that I had been bottled up… a cathartic release. It unlocked me. I made it a point to MAKE myself get away from my spouse, children, my stress, my depression, my anxiety, my job…and to just show up for myself once a week. The Nidra poses in Sound Healing intrigued me. I started to feel relaxed for those moments, but then the class was over. I wanted the feeling to continue so I looked up more classes and decided to take Yoga Nidra. AND THAT CLASS CHANGED ME. Ms HannahRaye (Ms. Shirley) guided me into a realm that I have never experienced…total body relaxation and a peaceful mind. I become obsessed with nidra because I could feel it bleeding into my life for the good. I find myself wanting to come to SoM all the time to experience all different forms of yoga and to connect with more like minded souls. In fact, I spent my birthday here. I took a 0630am class, had a massage in the basement, and then had a coffee and dessert. I’ve taken salsa dancing with my husband and brought my daughter to a few classes with me. I have had a natal chart reading and a personalized yoga practice. I have taken Ayurveda classes and come here to buy local honey and elderberry. When I say this place has changed my life…I decided to become a yoga teacher because of Sanctuary on Main, that’s how much it changed my life. It is my sanctuary, and it can be yours too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Drip Coffe
The hours on the door are wrong. They say cafe open until 5, and they were shut down at 3. Trying to study with my roommates and they’re doing construction? Disruptive. Also the cafe employees making racist comments when their whole thing is spiritual practices made by POC? What a joke. Spiritual “namaste” white woman heaven, but definitely not a sanctuary for everyone.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
I can't believe I didn't find this place sooner, BEST LATTE IN TOWN! I thought latte art only existed on the internet, I was blown away at the whole experience and I will be back for more. Thank you for creating a Sanctuary in here in Clarksville. The world needs more places and people like you!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Sanctuary on Main (formerly Yoga Mat) feels like my home away from home! Doing yoga with the staff has helped me manage physical limitations and daily pain due to arthritis. They are eager to help with modifications so my yoga experience is still challenging and peaceful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
one of my favorite places in clarksville ! such a welcoming and fun environment
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
