Thrive Yoga Miami — Attraction in South Miami

I have attended other yoga studios in Miami and was a faithful student of a different facility for 4 years before finding this place. I had no idea what I was missing until I took class here. As a certified yoga teacher myself, there are certain things I expect from a good yoga studio, and there are a few key facts about this place that make it exceptional in comparison to other businesses that I'll list below:

1. Each teacher here has formal training in the specific style of yoga he/she teaches. For those who are not aware, you should be certified in a training with the Yoga Alliance seal of approval if you want to be a teacher, but it is not legally required for anyone to open a yoga space. In short, someone with a solid practice themselves with little to no training in how to teach or guide other people could technically claim to be a yoga teacher or run a yoga studio. You could ask any teacher here to provide their credentials for teaching vinyasa, 26/2, Maha Hatha, meditation, etc. and they'd have no problem showing you
2. The owner Allen has had years of experience having exceptional body awareness and professional experience teaching people how to move their bodies as she herself was a professional dancer/gymnast. Having said that, she's extremely down to earth and kind.
3. Allen not only knows how to move in advanced ways but is also an Occupational Therapist with formal clinical experience in the area of treating people and understanding human anatomy and physiology. She is just as easily able to assess and assist those in the beginning phases of their practice with a much better understanding of the human body than the average yoga teacher
4. The community of students currently attending is extremely supportive. There is no elitist attitude toward the practice and people are so nice. I did not encounter one student who had anything negative to say about any other yoga practice or teaching style. This is what a yoga space should be. I hope to be able to teach the styles I am trained in at this facility and share yoga with excited and...

Paid for a class and couldn't use my credit due to being sick. I reached back out months later in hopes to use my single credit that I had paid in full (never been to the studio) and the owner flat out just said no, because they did not feel like it. Not cool as a passionate yoga enthusiast, given the culture and how everyone genuinely tries to help everyone. Extremely petty and disappointing. Lacks in all sense of customer service. Also they said I wasn't a right fit for their studio and blocked me? If you want to be judged and out of money- please go here.

EDIT: the owner's response is of course in poor taste and classless. The owner does NOT take any reviews seriously and will take your $ and run. I purchased my credit in June last year, which is not a year ago, at least if you know basic arithmetic- and couldn't attend because I had COVID. There is absolutely nothing else you can do because you decide NOT to. I am fully abiding by my review so people know who they're dealing with and funding. Considering you own a yoga studio, you should work on your approach to anyone seeking to join your studio. Instead you're rude and sarcastic. Very bad business.

The owner (a man who's claims the studio is run by his "wife"- completely false, he runs it and says the studio is a woman runned small owned business) is also tactically asking their staff to leave newer/biased reviews over mine so their overall score is adjusted since my transparent review mostly dented their overall rating. The owner thinks he is clever, but they are...

10/10 Hot Yoga Experience! 🔥

As someone who’s practiced yoga all over the world, I can confidently say this is hands down the BEST hot yoga studio in South Miami! From the moment you walk in, the energy is electric—positive, welcoming, and totally high-vibe.

The instructors are world-class—motivational, knowledgeable, and attentive. They guide you with precision and heart, pushing you to your edge while keeping the practice safe and empowering.

Let’s talk HEAT—this studio nails it! 🔥 The room is perfectly heated, with just the right humidity to help you detox, go deeper into your poses, and leave feeling like a new person.

The studio itself is spotless, the ambiance is calming, and yes—parking is a breeze, which is a total bonus in Miami!

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this place delivers a five-star experience every single class. Come for the sweat, stay for the transformation. I’m obsessed!

Thank you to the entire team for creating such a sacred space. This is what hot yoga is...