Mysore Yoga Atlanta (MYA) will celebrate the opening of its new studio in Buckhead on September 8. The event—which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a one-hour Ashtanga class followed by tea and refreshments—is free and will take place from 10 a.m. to noon.

The 3,300-square-foot facility, which boasts one of the largest, if not the largest, studio spaces in Atlanta, can accommodate up to 100 students in the main Mysore room. The studio features wood finishes imported from Morocco, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, says studio owner Giorgi Savaneli. The new space includes the Mysore room, a studio for private instruction and a meditation room. Together they enable MYA to offer a broader range of classes to accommodate different levels of experience and need.

MYA’s signature offering is the Ashtanga Yoga program, a unique and intense practice known for its fixed sequences of poses, synchronized with breath in a flowing, dynamic style. Ashtanga Yoga is divided into six increasingly challenging series, beginning with the Primary Series. It’s often practiced in a “Mysore style,” a personalized experience in which students receive individualized instruction and then practice on their own. This method emphasizes discipline, strength and flexibility rooted in the ancient Yoga Sutras, and traditionally follows a rigorous schedule of six days a week. This consistent practice promotes steady progression and deepening of the practice over time.

Savaneli, who founded MYA in 2017 in a space directly adjacent to Atlanta’s oldest yoga studio, Peachtree Yoga Center, is expanding MYA’s offerings as it moves to its much bigger space. New classes include meditation and pranayama sessions, providing students with tools to deepen their breathwork and mindfulness practices. Additionally, MYA is introducing hatha yoga classes designed for beginners who may find Ashtanga challenging, making yoga more accessible to everyone in the community.

The opening of the new studio also marks a significant expansion in MYA’s staff, growing from two to five experienced teachers, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion for yoga. This expansion enables MYA to offer more classes and provide more personalized attention.

“We are thrilled to open our new studio in Buckhead and bring the profound practice of Ashtanga Yoga to more people,” says Savaneli, a K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute authorized teacher with over 15 years of experience. “This expansion represents a significant step forward for MYA, and we look forward to welcoming new and existing students to our state-of-the-art facility. Our new space will not only enhance the community’s well-being but also deepen the yoga practice for all our students.” ❧

For more information, visit MysoreYogaAtlanta.com. Mysore Yoga Atlanta is located at Piedmont Center North Building 15, 3575 Piedmont Rd NE, STE T100, in Atlanta.

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Publisher of Natural Awakenings Atlanta since 2017, Paul Chen’s professional background includes strategic planning, marketing management and qualitative research. He practices Mahayana Buddhism and kriya yoga. Contact him at [email protected].