Atmasphere brings Sound Off yoga to Atlanta

Pavel Stuchlik, the man who launched Orangetheory Fitness in Atlanta, is back with a new, high-tech yoga studio.

Atmasphere -- 'Atma' means 'soul' in Hindi -- is the largest yoga studio in the Southeast with two levels covering 10,000 square feet. It features some of the most innovative technology in fitness.

Visitors can enjoy two heated yoga rooms, one private practice room, a meditation hall (with Sound Off headphones), a cycling room and gender specific locker rooms.

Atmasphere is currently among the only studios in Atlanta where guests can find the Sound Off technology --the invention of Castel Valere-Couturier, who developed the technology for silent discos.

Two year ago, when the headphones where used to bring music and yoga to a beach in Hong Kong (it was a way to get past the sound ordinance,) a new market evolved for yoga events. The technology has been used for yoga classes in the U.S. for the past year.

In addition to Sound Off technology, Atmasphere also customizes sounds and colors in the practices spaces, based on the movement and meaning of each class.

This month, you can enjoy Sound Off yoga and other classes at the Buckhead studio during free themed classes to celebrate the end of summer.

Here is the schedule of free events:

Every Tuesday in August at 7:45 p.m. Atma Solset Tuesdays at Loudermilk Park: Take in the sunset with this outdoor vinyasa inspired class. BYOM (bring your own mat) and enjoy yoga with Sound Off wireless headphones. Charlie Loudermilk Park is at the merging three-way intersection of Peachtree, Roswell and Paces Ferry roads.

Friday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m., Intro to Buti Yoga: This introduction to the asana practice is fused with primal movement, tribal dance and deep core engagement sure to get blood flowing.

Friday, August 26 from 6-8 p.m., Cats & Mats: Charity Yoga Class with Angels Among Us: Atmasphere has joined forces with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue to bring awareness to animals in need by offering a 60-minute vinyasa flow class followed by a 30-minute kitten adoption (mats down at 6:30 p.m.)

There is also Pavla's Special Class Series which features themed classes for $25.

On Wednesday, August 17 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  enjoy Dance Yoga, a vinyasa class followed by a head massage and deep relaxation.

On Wednesday, August 24 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., try the Healing Ritual of Accepting, a class focused on self acceptance through dance moves. It also costs $25.

The location for the free and paid events (unless otherwise indicated) is Atmasphere Yoga, 3097 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. The classes are appropriate for beginners and more experienced yogis.

Sign up by calling the studio at 678-718-2126 or online by visiting http://bit.ly/atmamindbody. (Members can sign up online by visiting www.liveatmasphere.com.)

New guests who join during the month of August will get a membership deal of $99/month, which includes unlimited classes, retail discounts and more.