I've been going to Bobbi's yoga studio for years when I had to move out of Miami. I moved for a good reason but was very sad to leave this place I loved so much. I didn't even try a studio at my new location. Then came the pandemic and she came out with the idea of online classes! I immediately restarted and was so happy to be able to do it. Love to practice at the comfort of my own place without the commuting. The classes online are as great as they used to be in person. Joyce, my instructor is very dedicated and pays attention to every movement we make and correct us accordingly. If I had both choices today, online and in person I would definitely continue to practice online! I'm very grateful for Bobbi's effort to come up with this idea read more

A wonderful yoga experience. I had done in person for several years and now practice virtually with several instructors, notably Lee Lahla and Valerie DeWitt. I look forward to it every week! read more

I moved away from Miami and my beloved yoga studio, Yoga Miami. Springing out of the pandemic, Bobbi created Yoga classes for Zoom. I can clearly see and hear my favorite teacher, Joyce Sanders, as she creates innovative new classes weekly. Each and every instructor I have had the good fortune of working with at Yoga Miami has been outstanding. So, Yoga Miami provides exceptional yoga instruction. Try it out. read more

This is one of the best yoga experiences I have ever had. The teacher I have is amazing- she is very experienced in Iyengar yoga and is able to customize your experience if you have an injury or limitation and can teach anyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. Highly recommend! read more

While working & living in India 2013-2017, I was introduced to BKS Iyengar yoga studios in Mumbai & Pune and upon my return to the USA searched for a studio & teacher to continue my practice ... and I came upon Bobbi in Miami. I have practiced with Bobbi since 2017, and when the studio closed during Covid, Bobbi started doing classes on ZOOM which allowed me to continue practicing with her while living in Arizona (no more long & expensive travel to Miami needed). I consider myself quite lucky to be able to continue practising yoga with Bobbi on ZOOM classes, and am very grateful that I can continue to grow and learn from her immense yoga wisdom and teaching. read more

I have been looking for a place in South Miami to do Yoga. I was so excited when I found the Yoga Institute, unfortunately they don't do Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Here at the Institute, they practice Iyengar yoga which is a bit slower than Vinyasa. Vinyasa focuses on the flow of movements and you can actually get a good sweat from it. Iyengar is more about using props to help you attain certain positions with attention to posture. Its a great studio in the same plaza as The Gardner's Market with plenty of parking. They offered classes from beginners to intermediate and from tweens to adults. Very friendly staff, I just wished they offered Vinyasa. read more

Cannot begin to describe what a wonderful experience this has been for me. From day one I became hooked. I can honestly say this has changed my life. At the end of class we always say what we are grateful for. I am grateful for for the Yoga Studio of Miami and my fabulous teacher Joyce. read more

I'd always wanted to try yoga but was scared. I'm not athletic by any means and am quite stiff. But I've been yearning to increase my strength and balance. Through a friend's recommendation I ended up here. I'm so glad! As a beginner you take a set of 5 beginner classes where you learn all the basics. You can stay at beginner level as long as you feel the need and then move up to the next level. The institute is very chill. There is no pressure and the teachers are truly there to assist each and every student with their poses. The environment is friendly and welcoming. There is no spiritual practice that is emphasized or pushed. You are encouraged to achieve your best for your inner and outer well being. Coming here at least once a week has become an essential part of my routine. I love it! read more

I took the beginners class many years ago, and didn't really realize what a gift it is. I thought the classes were a bit too slow and that I did not get the good "work out"that I wanted. So then I tried yoga at about ten different places with various teachers, and eventually traded my yoga time slots for dance classes. Looking back, I thought I had good form because instructors rarely helped me make corrections. But I realize now good form takes quite a while to master, so I wasn't really getting the full benefit from my classes -- nor from yoga! Fast forward 8-10 years I wanted to resume some yoga, but after hip replacements, and after hearing a story of a woman who dislocated her implant during a yoga class, I knew the only place in town for me was back to The Yoga Institute. Any serious student should really learn not just the poses, but how to make the corrections to your poses. And you will be taught how to self correct and feel the difference- which helps you remember. It is slow because each students physical abilities are considered, but you are mainly holding the poses while the instructor helps individuals. To me, there's no sense doing yoga if you aren't 100% serious about proper form. I'm still in the beginning series, but remember last time being shocked to be able to do a headstand in the beginning series. You will learn so much that I highly recommend taking the beginning series. They also have yoga for teens. read more

In Miami there are a thousand places to practice Vinyasa, and many that do some sort of hot yoga. This place is all about the Iyengar method of Hatha yoga and stresses form and posture. The teachers will work closely with you and you will learn a lot about your body and your capabilities. This type of yoga is great companion to a meditation practice, and it's great for people recovering from many types of injuries, or if you haven't moved in a long time. This is NOT yoga booty ballet, a lot of the students are older (alhtough there is usually a nice mix of ages), anyone should feel welcome here. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! If you want want to learn about yoga and the proper way to do the poses, this is the right place to go. The Yoga Institute is unlike any other yoga studio I have been to in South Florida. Most yoga studio, I feel, function like a yoga performance: instructors standing in the front of the room showing you what the pose should look and take very little, if any time, to adjust you. At the Yoga Institute, they truly teach you, showing you, often times physical moving you, and giving you the props to make the smallest adjustments to help you find proper alignment. I always leave the class feel like I've learned something! This place is great for any yoga student or teacher that want to move deeper into their practice! read more

Yoga Institute of Miami is the very best place to challenge your mind, body and soul--Bobbi Goldin and her incredible staff bring all that to everyone's yoga mat! This studio is clean, friendly, and accepting of all levels of students. Challenge yourself and get your mind, body and soul fulfilled here. Heather Spencer read more

I was told this was Bubbie yoga, and while the demographic seems to trend that way, the students were all in extremely good shape, which is probably the effect of their practicing at this very friendly studio. read more

If you want to learn yoga in an established school, this is the place for you. From beginners to intermediate students, Iyengar offers a systematic approach to the art and science of yoga. Spearheaded by Bobbi Goldin, this is where yoga teachers go to learn. The teachers here are friendly, and under the tutelage of Bobbi, they deliver the highest teachings of yoga. Just take a look at Bobbi, and you'll be inspired to follow her lead. She is strong, vibrant, and graceful. read more

Jeaneen is one of the dozen well qualified instructors at The Yoga Institute of Miami with whom I have worked weekly during the last four years.  Trained in India, her passion for the Iyengar method of yoga is contagious.  Best of all, Jeaneen calls you by name and never gives up on you.  For example, she will not only demonstrate the pose flawlessly, she then goes around the room, devising ways to help EACH INDIVIDUAL IN THE CLASS achieve their fullest potential.  At the recommendation of a dear friend, I started yoga here with a goal to achieve noticeably better flexibility, posture, and strength.  And now, four years later, I far exceeded my expectations. read more

Great yoga studio. They have everything you need to do yoga right in the studio. Mats, props, etc. So if you decide you decide to stop in after work you don't have to bring a thing. The clients are older then at other yoga studios, but they are experts. I am in my 30s and I am always impressed by their postures and I usually come home a little sore. Everyone is much better than I am! It is good exercise and there is a healthy feel to the organization. Not a gimmick, real yoga. read more

Every yoga studio has at least one student that is known to every teacher and the other practitioners because his or her name is called out by the teachers in their effort to assist the poor student to become better at yoga. I can proudly say I am that student at the Yoga Institute of Miami. When I first started attending classes approximately five years ago, I had the joy of hearing each teacher compassionately say I scared them. Through the patient guidance of the Yoga Institute's outstanding teachers, most notably Bobbi Goldin, my yoga has steadily improved and I look forward to each class knowing that I am helping my body deal with the aging process. The proof of my improvement was revealed in the past year when my travels allowed me to attend yoga classes at other studios and I could follow the poses without a single teacher asking me my name. read more

Great, relaxed atmosphere. Classes of all levels -I'm a beginner so that is all I can comment on, but I'm very happy with the instruction and the time they take to make sure I understand and am doing the poses correctly. Reasonable prices and a variety of times and classes. read more

The best! This is a great place for beginners to learn the basics. There are many classes for intermediate and advanced students as well, seven days a week, reasonably priced. I've tried classes with seven of the teachers - they each have their own style and take on the Iyengar form of yoga, but all are excellent and emphasize proper alignment in the poses. They demonstrate, thoroughly describe how to do each pose, and help students with hands-on adjustments, if needed. Care is taken to teach students to listen to their bodies. If you learn poses here and want to experiment with other types of yoga, you'll know how to protect yourself from injury. I highly recommend this studio! Have fun while you learn! read more

Love this place! I've never been to a yoga class where the instructors are so involved with the students, especially, with posture and proper movement. They also take the time to address students with issues such as bad knees etc. Wish I had discovered this place years ago. read more

Very good! Lots of help, love, compassion, and empathy from the employees and the students as well! My first time coming and was vey welcomed into the community. The class was stimulating and hard but all the help made everything much easier. Would recommend definitely! read more

This is an excellent yoga studio for yogis of all levels. Instructors really take the time to observe individual students and help each person improve the postures. I really appreciate their mindful approach to yoga. If you just want to "Zen out" and flow from pose to pose, this may not be the place for you. read more

There is no better way to understand how your body functions and how to heal and maintain it, then Iyengar Yoga. Bobbi is the most experienced teacher in Florida having continuously operated the Yoga Institue of Miami for over 40 years, and she has a group of outstanding teachers that she has nurtured and taught for decades. The best in South Florida and a blessing to her teachers and students. read more

There is no staff like Bobby and her crew. No matter which teacher is conducting the class, they are all good. As many of the reviews said, they take meticulous care in making sure you're doing the postures correctly whether you're a beginner or more advanced. She has studied with Iyengar in India and is nationally known. We always have a good time including groaning when she refers to our "four- hour home practice." She offers a very popular retreat in Sanibel Island for a week of yoga and fun. read more

This studio is amazing! It has become more of a family then some studio and that's because the way teachers treat their students! All the teachers have great experience and really take care and pay attention to each and every student. I have severe back problems and have learned here to deal with it on daily bases. These Iyengar yoga teachers an teachings have changed the way I live with back problems... I highly recommend this place! read more

The Yoga Institute of Miami is an amazing place, and over the last 3 or 4 years it's become a second home to me. I remember walking in for the first time, familiar only with vinyasa classes, and telling the owner and primary teacher, Bobbi Goldin, that I was sort of flexible but wasn't very strong and had awful balance. She welcomed me, handed me a mat, and gently and humorously corrected my alignment, and most importantly explained _why_ what she was showing me and the rest of the class made sense. The instructions and explanations were often peppered with stories about BKS Iyengar and what he had taught her. Bobbi has been teaching for almost 40 years, and everything she teaches she has tested in her own practice and in teaching thousands of students, each with different abilities, weaknesses, injury histories, and needs. One of the things I like best about YIM is that none of the teachers take a one-size-fits-all approach. No matter if the class has 25 students or 5 students, the practice is adjusted to individual bodies and personalities. All the instructors are well trained in Iyengar yoga, which places an emphasis on holding poses with a solid alignment that allows the body to open and strengthen and allows the mind to become aware not only of where the body is in space but also of the interplay of muscle, bone, and nerve. In Iyengar yoga, the poses become a physical meditation. I don't want to give the impression, though, that YIM pushes any kind of spiritual practice. It doesn't. Students come there with all sorts of backgrounds, beliefs, and non-beliefs. The atmosphere is easy going, and teachers and students frequently joke in class. It's the most relaxed yoga studio I've found, but at the same time, everyone takes their practice seriously. It's also a community in the true sense of that word. The students support each other and are welcoming to newcomers. In my experience, The Yoga Institute of Miami is unique. (I can't pass up the opportunity for a shout out to the three teachers, besides Bobbi, with whom I've studied the most: Jeaneen Bell has an exquisitely sharp eye and an encyclopedic knowledge of sequencing and different ways to get into poses; Diane Beverley always comes up with instructions and examples that stay in my head and pop up when they're most needed; and, Lee Lahla is clarity itself.) Give it a try! read more