Bikram Yoga- South Beach

This place is absolutely amazing. I wanted to try it out because I needed a new workout and I have been having a lot of circulation problems. I decided to try this out and I am so happy I did!
I feel way better, I feel like I have a ton of energy, and my circulation issue really seems a lot better! I love Raquel as an instructor, but everyone is great. It’s not easy, but everyone is so encouraging so you shouldn’t let that stop you from trying this class!

Came here on vacation and did the one week unlimited! The studio is very clean and big! I had the chance to have a few classes w Bri as the yoga instructor both times and loved her. She’s super sweet and encouraging and makes sure to guide you into doing the poses correctly!
Thank you sobe bikram for being my go to yoga for the trip! I’ll definitely be back here when I come visit again!

First time to this studio and glad I went.
Been practicing for over three years and in one class got more beneficial tips from Raquel then in three years at my home studio.
Granted only 4 others at 7 AM class but Raquel knew I was a quest and could have had an easier time by not helping such a stiff guy. But she helped with so many pointers.
Can’t wait to go back. Raquel is a gem I just had to give her a tip.
Studio is clean, easy to find, large class room, everyone was friendly.
Best yoga studio I’ve ever been to

I can not say a bad word. This little yoga studio tucked away in south beach is a gem. The teachers are all very very professional and well trained. The studio is simple but you are not there for that you are there to sweat and stretch your butt off. And you will, I have been to at least 10 Bikram studios and this is in my top two, my husband and I are big fans.

The Bikram South Beach studio is amazing as is the owner of it John. The studio is super clean, people are friendly, the teachers are amazing, they help when need be, they keep their students happy and feeling great. I highly recommend this studio over all the other Bikram Studios in Miami. It’s the best!!!

All in… right? In an attempt to recover some of the lost glory of the the sexy of my younger years (like, a couple of months ago; I’m 24), I decided that I would try some new things in 2014. Yoga was on that list. I’d been primed for my yoga experience since 2010 but I’d always been able to successfully talk myself out of it. Not liking the direction my gluttonous lifestyle was taking me, I knew that the time had come to go all in.
Thing is, I’d prepped myself for ‘regular’ yoga. I wanted to strengthen my core, get lean and unlock the secrets of the universe. I was all set to begin when some of my friends who practiced urged me to try Bikram first. ‘Um, isn’t that when the room is 20 593 degrees and you hallucinate?’ Being up for a challenge (and Puritan in my belief structure that pain is gain), I signed up for a month of classes. I read the website, asked questions and showed up to class with my mat, lots of cold water (had frozen it prior to class), loose clothing, and a towel. I met John who handled my registration, answered my questions and helped calm my nerves. His energy was/​is very calming and encouraging. He advised me of where to set up… and I was off.
I entered the dark room and the humidity and heat almost immediately knocked me over. I set my towel down, laid atop it and tried to namaste my way in to being one with the experience. Lights up. Stand up. John starts class. Remembering his advice to a.) listen b.) look at myself in the mirror and c.) mirror what the woman in front of me was doing, I started with my very first class. It was entirely different from anything I’d done. First off, I don’t know how to breathe. Even when I was a runner, my breathing method was terrible. I tend to hold my breath a lot (unconsciously). That’s not a good habit for yoga. My flexibility is decent for a man but not all that great for yoga. Add to this the way I was sweating and you have one decently-​limber slippery dude trying to hold a pose. Despite this, I soldiered on until I couldn’t. John never shamed me. He advised that I rest and join in on the next pose. I was happy (wrong word?) to see others falling out. It made me feel better.* By the end of the class I was thanking God for being alive. My endorphins were up as was my heartrate. My mind was a little foggy. I didn’t feel leaner or stronger but it was only the first class.
During my month of Bikram, I experienced very helpful instructors, one indifferent one and one whose namaste had got up and left. She made me not want to come back. Not only was she not encouraging, she seemed to take glee in her class struggling. Some of the superstars I’d seen in other classes had a difficult time with hers… and she liked it. No me gusta. I experienced a personal triumph the first time I made it through a class without stopping. Again, I was feeling fit, increasing my core strength, eating/​drinking/​breathing/​sleeping better, and the pineapple slices at the end of class made it all worth it. That said, when the month was over, I was relieved. Bikram is no joke. By the end of every class, I welcomed the cool refreshing breeze of SoBe humidity. I can appreciate the philosophy and dedication it takes to practice but I don’t know that it’s for me. I enjoyed the yoga, strength, calm, and breathing parts. I think I’d just prefer them in a room that wasn’t sweltering.
P. S. Not once did the room smell funny. I was very happy with the hygiene of the studio and my fellow students.
*I get how not-​yoga that is.

Your typical Bikram practice. You know the drill:
*room temp ~104 °F, humidity 40%.
*26 Postures, 2 Breathing exercise
*90 minute class
I like Bikram because the practice is consistent no matter where you go. Bikram Yoga Miami is no different, once we got into the breathing exercises and the postures, I had a beautiful session.
The studio is clean and super cute. The outdoor patio is a nice touch, ideal for hanging out after practice.
The only downside were all the chatty patrons. Chatting outside the room before and after class is perfectly okay. But chatting in the practice space before class, while I’m trying to meditate is a big NO NO!
An okay experience that had the initial potential of being great.

I have been doing hot yoga for a few years, but I am relatively new to Bikram. I began to practice regularly in the summer 2013. I visited this studio 4 times while I was on vacation in South Beach this November. I purchased unlimited weekly pass for $ 50, but I did not rent mat/​towel since I traveled with my own. The hot room is spacious and classes are not at all crowded. I honestly expected to see more people, so this was a nice surprise! It is very clean and the smell is minimal comparing to the other studios I’ve been to, including my home studio in Boston. Common area is also spotless and very cozy. I did not use the shower room because our hotel was literally around the corner, so I can’t rate the cleanliness and the condition there. All staff members were very nice and attentive. Instructors were giving personalized suggestions to correct alignment, demonstrated certain poses, and attended to the needs of those with injuries and limitations during class (no hands-​on assist of course). Instructors seemed experienced and controlled the temperature in the room well. They offered free fresh pineapple and fresh juices for purchase after class. I definitely recommend this studio, and I will be returning next time I am in Miami.

Can’t recommend this place enough.
John is so friendly and awesome, he even saved me from having my bike stolen once.
Studio is lit by natural lighting, large and airy. One of my most fave places for doing Bikram!

You know how to make a Bikram yoga class unnecessarily twenty times more excruciating than it ought to be? Have a few mojitos on the beach and then head to 4:30pm class. Yeah, I’m never doing that again.
Poor life decisions aside, Bikram Yoga Miami was just what I needed during my travels. John is a fantastic instructor and was great about suggesting corrections (or additional ways to challenge myself). His classes are very motivational and I will remember his advice and positive words as I continue my Bikram practice.
Pricing was more expensive than what I’ve been accustomed to — rates are $ 25 per class ($ 50 for a week unlimited) and $ 5 per mat rental (which includes one towel, it’s $ 3 for the second towel). Even given the exchange rate when traveling to Madrid, Miami has been my most expensive Bikram class yet. If the hot room itself was in better shape — the paint and the ceiling could use a little sprucing up — maybe the overall experience would have felt less pricey. I do like that the flooring is rubberized — with what looks like recycled rubber bands — I feel like it’s more sanitary than the standard Bikram carpet and easier to keep clean (I hope?).
Based on my almost completely urban Bikram experience so far, I was surprised (and loved!) the little outdoor patio at the back of the studio. After a class it was the perfect way to cool down and to continue to feel positive and calm with the Miami sunset as a backdrop and a soothing breeze.

Love the studio and I love the instructors! as a yoga newbie, they made me a believer. You can tell they all take pride in what they are doing.
I’ll admit, its challenging but its been worth it!

After purchasing a groupon, I am going to be a regular here– amazing studio with nice staff and challenging exercises. Every single class is a bliss.

really good teachers, very clean and «good energy» studio, great location and i LOVE that they offer complimentary cool fresh cut-​up pineapple after class. Super thumbs up! also they offer 1 free towel for each class which is appreciated too! thank you! :)

As a newbie to the Bikram practice, I admittedly have no point of reference.
But the straightforward approach of this studio stands out against the South Beach backdrop of glitz and glam and no substance.
On the contrary – this place has a warm, welcoming staff, a seemingly consistent and devoted clientele, and fresh fruit after class :)
Glad I bought the 10-​class Groupon in order to gain the experience, but the regular pricing is out of my range if I want to continue to join classes in the future…

I am giving this place 5 stars because I always have a great experience here. Is it the most modern and luxurious Bikram studio is Miami — no. HOWEVER… does it have some of the best teachers??? YES!!! Especially JOHN!!! He is amazing, he corrects you & give adjustments which I love (and he is very witty). What is the point of going to classes if not to learn and evolve in your practice? Then after class they have fresh cut fruit for the class to enjoy :) Need I say more

In my Bikram yoga travels, I think Bikram Yoga Miami is an OK studio. It was everything I needed in my recent travels to Miami Beach, but not a studio that I would seek out in the future. Other reviews I’ve read are overwhelmingly positive on BY Miami but I notice there aren’t a lot of recent reviews. Some are quite dated back to 2008.
The room looks like it needs some renovations or at least a fresh coat of paint. Folks that I spoke with in the yoga community mentioned that this studio has changed hands a couple times (I can’t verify this), so perhaps there is a bit of deferred capital expenditures at this point. I am mixed about the rubber recycled flooring, because it is truly hard to clean and not very comfortable for some of the poses where your hands are underneath your feet.
Instruction was quite good, and my teacher that I took both days was very keen to adjust postures which I found quite helpful.
One of the things I LOVE about this yoga is that its the same class everywhere you go but different, because it’s you feel different every time you enter the room and the heat could be different etc etc etc…

I love love love this studio! I first practiced in San Fran and that studio was no where near as nice as this one. I now go 2 – 3 times a week and absolutely love it! All the teachers are great but of course I fell in love with John… he is my fav… he usually teaches Mondays…
Look forward to any newbies coming to try it out!
Don’t be be scared… we all think we are gonna die at one point during… but you’ll always survive and feel better than ever when you leave class!

I practice Yoga often but I am new to Bikram Yoga. The first time I went, I did not know what to expect. The staff were very nice and helpful.
The location of the studio is perfect. If you place your mat next to the window, you get a great view of South Beach. Also, at the end of the class if your instructor opens the window you will be happy you choose this spot.
All the instructors so far have been great.
This class is no joke. Many times throughout the class I felt like I was going to die. The good news is that each time I have gone it gets easier and at the end of the class you feel great!

Gumby goes to the sauna.
I’m a newbie to Bikram but so far I’m a huge fan. Here’s what to expect, for all you first timers: Before you even step foot into the studio, make sure you’ve hydrated well before class. In fact, if you’re even considering taking a class, start sipping water now. You’ll be detoxing and sweating the minute you step in to the room. Bring your own mat and a LARGE water to class. You can rent towels from the studio, which I suggest. You’ll want to lay a towel on top of your mat since you’ll be sweating up a storm. The room feels like you’re hotboxed in a car in the middle of August in Miami. Humid, hot, sticky and the perfect environment to focus for 90 minutes on you, yourself and your perspiring body.
Expect to see ridiculously good looking people looking ridiculously sexy while glistening and doing perfect poses. As well as us normal humans who are struggling, hot sweaty messes. Despite the level of expertise, everyone experiences that same amazing release at the end of class. Fully detoxed, stretched out and relaxed.
I love going on the weekends as a good way to unwind after a long week and to get mentally prepared for the next.

As far as Bikram goes, I already drank the kool aid. I’m there.
As for this studio…
I’ve been to studios all over the US and a couple in Europe. Nice looking ones, «city» ones (little more grungy) and run down ones.
The best studios have the best people. There need to be teachers that have energy and students that are devoted (committed?). This studio has both. The vibe is good and the studio is nice.
The other advantage to this studio is location. You can take a class on Saturday morning and stumble across the street to the 11^th Street Diner that actually has some health conscious breakfast selections if you care about that kind of thing. Or go where ever.
A big caution is parking. Sunday afternoon seems to be the worst. I’ve been burned by not finding a parking spot even with 40 minutes to spare. I’ve learned to take the bus. However, weekday evenings and mornings aren’t too much of a problem. Be careful that most of the north side of 11^th street is a loading zone on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

«Have yoga mat, will travel» was the title of a New York Times article on the standardized instruction available at Bikram yoga studios across the country (and world), and the same idea applies to this lovely little studio in the heart of South Beach, Miami.
The 2^nd floor studio is large, mirrored on all sides, with a floor made of rubber bands (rubber is both a good insulator, generally hypo-​allergenic, and «green» — pretty sure the floor is a recycled product), with hot air heaters located in just about every corner of the room. There are shelves along one wall for people to put their bags, etc. There are three shower rooms in the studio which are unisex. Extra towels for showering are $ 1 each (a towel and washcloth are included in the price of the class), and shower gel is provided. The shower rooms are pretty busy after class, especially after the big 6:30pm evening classes.
One of the most joyous things about this particular studio is the lovely deck out back. There is nothing better than sitting on a cool tiled deck with the Miami seabreeze blowing across your sweaty body. Nice plants fill the back deck – go out here to cool off and sip water before jumping in the shower.
Mat rentals are $ 2, water is $ 2. There is a small locker area for valuables, but the studio is locked between classes when no one is at the front desk. There is a small boutique of yoga wears, including very short shorts (it’s Miami, so get used to it – a bikini or tiny outfit is pretty standard for this studio).
On my last vacation to SoBe, I bought the $ 50 weekly unlimited (the cheapest package; there is no first-​timer price at this studio like at many other Bikram schools) and it was well worth it. The instruction (I had three different instructors) was fantastic and the vibe in the studio was awesome. Most people here were pretty serious about their yoga — a rather stark contrast to the often debaucherous vibes of South Beach — but they are friendly, fun, and approachable. I made friends everytime I took class.
There is a nice lounge area to hang out in indoors before class, and the aforementioned deck is great too. A short corridor from the studio to the deck houses a bar to hang wet rented mats on, a basket for dirty towels, and another room that leads to the small locker area and two shower rooms. The other side of the floor holds two bathrooms and the third shower room (which is, btw, the biggest one). Recycled plastic shopping bags are provided to put your wet yoga gear in afterwards. If you live in Miami, bring your plastic grocery bags to the studio for others to put their wet gear in.
Next time I’m in Miami for over a week, I’ll definitely be back!