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Yoga Institute Of Miami
8241 SW 124th St
Miami, FL 33156
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Who We Are!
Bobbi Goldin, Director of the Yoga Institute of Miami and the Qualified Staff Have Been Teaching Iyengar Style Hatha Yoga in the South Miami Area Since 1978.
Our Bright, Well Equipped Studio and Friendly Classes are Designed to Help You Grow Stronger, More Elastic, and Increase Your Stamina.
A healthy, aware body and a calm, aware mind enhance the quality of life.
About the Yoga Institute of Miami Staff
Bobbi Goldin
Bobbi Goldin has been the director since 1978. She was certified as Intermediate Junior III, by Mr. Iyengar, in 1983. She feels it vital that "We do Yoga to quiet the mind and soothe the heart, so each day is a gift". Bobbi is known to teach with great support, challenge and humor, so everyone's needs are met. She has been a T.M. practitioner since 1994 and continues to be a student of Yoga and life. She is strongly influenced by Ramanand Patel and John Schumacher.
Jeaneen Bell
Jeaneen Bell is an Intermediate Junior I Certified Iyengar Instructor, who has studied, practiced and taught yoga for over 44 years. Here extensive training and experience includes studying with the Iyengar family in 2009. She continues to seek new knowledge by attending teacher training sessions with Senior Iyengar teachers. She welcomes all levels of students and is attentive to special needs.
Diane Beverley
Diane beverley has attended and taught our classes since 1997. She blends patience, humor, and clarity to make classes special for all. "yoga brings strength and flexibility to the body, harmony and balance to our daily lives, enhancing the physical, emotional and spiritual self".
Tora Bueno
Tora Bueno has been practicing yoga since 1994. Her teaching path began at the Yoga Institute of Miami in 2011. She passed her Iyengar Introductory I/II certification in 2018. Tora is grateful to all her teachers and the gift of Iyengar Yoga, making her teaching attentive, joyful and challenging.
Valerie Dewitt
Valerie dewitt has practiced yoga since the early 80's. She started her training with bobbi in 2001. She enjoys sharing the blessings of yoga with adults, and delights in her work with children. As a certified yogakids teacher (cykt), she offers programs for children ages 5-17 and yogakids workshops for adults. In addition to her teaching, she volunteers with mindful kids miami, who's Mission is to bring mindfulness training in schools across miami-dade county. Valerie offers a mindfulness monthly practice session at the yoga institute.
Chris Ellenberg
Chris Ellenberg has been a physical therapist since 1983. She began practicing yoga in 2001 and completed our Teacher Training Course in 2012. Chris believes that yoga is beneficial to all, regardless of age, physical ability or body type. She enjoys the physical energy and mental clarity that come from regular asana practice.
Lee Lahla
Lee Lahla is an Iyengar Certified Introdutory I/II Instructor. Her yoga journey began in 2000. She embraced her practice and by 2007 had begun her teacher training courses and assisting in classes. Lee has been teaching since 2009. "I love to inspire the students and observe them grow and evolve in their yoga journeys." Lee continues to study and attend workshops with senior Iyengar instructors.
Nivine Rophael
Nivine Rophael began teaching yoga in 2014. In 2018 she earned her Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher I/II (CIYT). She believes Yoga is a powerful healing force that transforms pain, and credits Iyengar Yoga specifically with healing her spinal injuries. Nivine considers herself to be a student of yoga, as well as an instructor. She is always excited to learn new skills and tools to better assist and guide students. Her classes are fun and energetic. Her patient, methodical style of teaching works well with both beginners and more seasoned yogis. She encourages students towards continuous progress, regardless of ability. She is studying Ayurveda digestion to help integrate diet with a yoga practice.
Joyce Sanders
Joyce Sanders has been practicing Yoga for over 19 years. She has taught adults for 14 years and children for 9 years. She has experienced first hand how a regular Yoga practice can lead to a calmer, stronger, and more flexible mind and body. Joyce has studied with many senior Yoga instructors and is a certified YogaKids teacher, (CYKT). She has completed Level I certification as a Yoga Therapist. In addition to teaching at the Yoga Institute of Miami, she teaches children at several private schools.
About Classes
Beginners Course
Designed to take the mystery out of how to move the body with understanding and without pain. Refund policy - 50% during 1st or 2nd week, no refund after 2nd week of the course. Classes meet once a week for five weeks and are 1 1/2 hours long. No admissions after the second session. Preregistering is requested, but not necessary.
Multi-Level I Classes
Classes that reaffirm the basic poses, and are a gradual transition to Level II. Ideal for those who have practiced before, but not recently.
Multi-Level II Classes
Classes for students familiar with Iyengar Yoga principles of correct body alignment and movement. Exploring poses to a deeper level, including inversions and backbends.
Multi-Level III Classes
Our most advanced classes for those with previous Iyengar training who are strong in standing poses and inversions. Designed for those who wish to challenge their postures and have a sense of humor. If you are unsure, check with Bobbi.
Children's Classes
Children ages 5-12 are invited to learn and play the YogaKids way. The style and pace of the class addresses the natural interests, needs and rhythms of children. Activities include yoga poses, games, stories and relaxation techniques. Classes are run in 12 week series.
Gentle/Special Classes
A one hour class of slower, gentle yoga for seniors and those with physical challenges. Attending twice a week is recommended.
What to Wear
You may change clothes at the studio. Comfortable clothes that stretch with your body are recommended, avoid baggy pants and oversized tee shirts. Simple shirts, shorts and barefooted tights work well. Please no strong body oils and colognes. We appreciate odorless bodies and clean feet. Bring a slightly empty belly, and an open mind always helps.
Please Be Prompt
It is appreciated if you are on time for class. Teachers begin each class with a warmup - both physical and informational, which prepares you for what follows.
Beginner Classes
The beginners series provides a place to start that covers the basics: posture, alignment, building strength, increasing range of motion, and improving flexibility...all without pain.
Classes are 1 hour long and meet every week.
Suggested props are a yoga mat, 2 yoga blankets or large towels, and any long belt or tie.
An open mind is appreciated.
Register for Each Class of This Ongoing Series, $10 per Class.
Monthly Mindfulness Monday
Mindfulness will compliment your Yoga practice.
There will be a guided sitting practice and at times may explore some standing, walking or lying down.
Valerie Dewitt
has been trained in Mindfulness since 2006 and has been guiding adults, children and families for over 20 years.
The Class Will Meet for 1 Hour on the Third Monday of Each Month.
The Requested Fee is $10 per Class. Please Register for Each Class Separately.
Monday
Yoga Class
Start Time: 11:00 am; Instructor: Valerie.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Instructor: Jeaneen.
Mindfulness
Start Time: 7:00 pm; Instructor: Valerie. Every third Monday of the month.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 7:00 pm; Instructor: Lee.
Tuesday
Adult Yoga
Start Time: 9:30 am; Instructor: Joyce.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Instructor: Bobbi.
Wednesday
Beginner's
Start Time: 9:30 am; Instructor: Joyce.
Yoga
Start Time: 9:30 am; Instructor: Jeaneen.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Instructor: Nivine.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 7:00 pm; Instructor: Lee.
Thursday
Yoga Class
Start Time: 9:30 am; Instructor: Joyce.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Instructor: Bobbi.
Friday
Yoga Class
Start Time: 9:30 am; Instructor: Valerie.
Yoga Class
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Instructor: Nivine.
Yoga Fees
Beginners' Course
$70.00
5 classes.
Drop-in Class
$20.00Noon Class
$12.005 Classes
Valid 5 weeks. For once a week students.
- $88.00
- (each) $17.60
10 Classes
Valid 7 weeks. For once / twice a week students.
- $148.00
- (each) $14.80
18 Classes
Valid 9 weeks. For twice a week students.
- $228.00
- (each) $12.66
Unlimited Classes
$1,288.00
Valid for one year.
Private Lesson
- (per hour) $138.00
Special Needs
- (per class) $10.00
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 12:30pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday:
9:30am - 1:00pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday:
9:30am - 1:00pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday:
9:30am - 11:00am
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 12:00pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
About Us
The Yoga Institute of Miami and the qualified staff have been teaching Iyengar style Hatha Yoga in the South Miami. Our bright, well equipped studio and friendly classes are designed to help you grow stronger, more elastic, and increase your stamina. A healthy, aware body and a calm, aware mind enhance the quality of life.