Dona Piza left her life as a New York stockbroker behind when she turned to yoga to rehab herself from a terrible car accident. On the first of the new millennium, she opened Prana Yoga in Miami, eager to impart the healing powers of the art to an area where yoga studios were a rare species. She says that the most fulfilling aspect of her job is observing how yoga transforms students mentally and physically, as was the case with a dear friend with cerebral palsy who—through regular practice of yoga—gained the ability to walk. At her studio, she schedules more than 70 90-minute yoga classes per week for students of all skill levels, whether they are working through injuries or honing their practice. Inside the four spacious rooms, drenched in soft lavender hues, she and her experienced instructors lead a variety of yoga styles, mainly based in the Iyengar tradition, which focuses on achieving proper body alignment with the aid of props. They also lead serenity-enhancing meditation classes, vigorous core yoga, and relaxing candlelit sessions, which help students melt away the stresses of the day. During kids' classes, instructors teach yogis aged 4–9 basic poses using animal imagery and sounds, giving parents time to attend their own yoga classes or to secretly eat dessert before even making dinner.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? Hindy, who is a student of Sri Dharma Mittra and a Dharma yoga 500 E-RYT certified teacher, is one of 4 teachers in the entire state of Florida. Dharma yoga teaches you poses, breathing, meditation and so much more. It is a truly unique yogic experience. Exercise is challenging. How do you keep clients motivated and engaged? Dharma Yoga is a complete practice, also known as " sadhana". as the student practices this style of Hatha yoga he begins to learn more about himself. this journey is what keeps the student engaged in the practice. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? After finishing the 500 hour teacher training, Dharmaji motivated us to go out there and share your spiritual knowledge. My desire is to share what I've learned from Dharma with others. What do you love most about your job? I love to see my students evolve and blossom through the practice. To see them realize the benefits of yoga off the mat and to see how their lives change for the better as the stick with the practice.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? We focus on alignments with lots of individual attention to both verbal and hands-on adjustments. You feel feel welcomed, inspired, connected and safe in our classes. Plus we have ample free parking on the weekends and evenings. Exercise is challenging. How do you keep clients motivated and engaged? We are all very inspired teachers that seek to inspire our students. Our goal is to created a welcoming environment for our clients to both further their yoga practice and make connections with our teachers and other students. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? We love yoga. We love mind-body wellness. And we love sharing our passion, knowledge and experience. What do you love most about your job? It's a joy to watch people transform. Whether it be weight loss, or feeling more relaxed, or having less back pain, it is our please to supports others on the journey of healing and growth.

Named after a Sanskrit word that means both “power” and “child,” Bala Vinyasa Yoga teems with poses that are as athletic as they are playful. Experienced teachers draw upon Baron Baptiste’s holistic approach to yoga instruction, which aims to transform the body and clear the mind of clutter such as stress and extremely misplaced gym socks. The studio’s all-levels Power Vinyasa classes challenge students with deep, focused breaths that link arm stands, backbends, and seated poses to create a flowing, dance-like routine. Slow Flow Restorative sessions, on the other side of that coin, move at a more leisurely pace as they open joints with lengthy poses, which, like eulogies read by Carrot Top, are supported by props. To bolster their home-based yoga practice, students can purchase mats and props at the studio’s boutique or practice stretches and bends with its live-streamed classes. Dedicated to comfort and relaxation, the boutique also carries Yogitoes and cozy apparel from Onzie, Om Shanti, and their own BV Signature Wear.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? Our lineage comes from the ancient Technology of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Our aim and commitment with the Miami community is to bring about a holistic lifestyle, healing and well being to all of our students through the power of Yoga & Meditation. Exercise is challenging. How do you keep clients motivated and engaged? Through the experience of the techniques and practice. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? Our mission is to create a sacred space where we can heal each other , support each other to become better human beings and to be Happy, Healthy and Holly. What do you love most about your job? We love to serve our students to find their inner peace and to connect with the beauty of their souls , we love when they leave our centre stress free and a little bit happier .

With a diverse range of fitness backgrounds and specializations—from injury rehabilitation and prevention to martial-arts training—Metropolis Fitness & Spa’s staff of 15 instructors ensures a helpful match for nearly every client. The team leads more than 70 group fitness classes per week, including familiar favorites, such as yoga, Zumba, and spinning, and a few of their own inventions, including Video Dance Jam, which pushes exercises through fast-paced choreography. The ballet and jump-rope classes for kids help wee ones burn off extra energy without requiring you to construct a giant hamster wheel in your home. In the main studio, a slew of cardio machines with built-in TVs and weight-training equipment awaits members, in addition to a room stocked with dangling punching bags and TRX bands. To recover from sweat sessions, guests can fuel up with healthful drinks and snacks at the juice bar.