State of Yoga

Perched atop a gorgeous Art Deco building in South of Fifth, this studio floods with natural light that makes your downward dog look Instagram-worthy. The panoramic windows and ocean breezes create an atmosphere that’s more Bali than Miami Beach, minus the 24-hour flight. The class menu reads like a yoga sampler platter covering all the bases. Hatha for the traditionalists, Vinyasa Flow for the movers, Jivamukti for the spiritually inclined, Dharma Mittra for the devotees, Yin for the stretchers, Meditation and Pranayama for the breathers, and Acro Yoga for people who trust their partner more than most people trust their therapists. Kids yoga and family-friendly classes mean you can drag your entire household along. What makes State of Yoga special is the genuine community vibe. This isn’t a place where people roll out their $200 mats and ignore each other. The instructors know your name, greet you at the door, and actually care about your practice beyond whether you paid your membership. Classes cater to all levels from complete beginners to advanced practitioners who can do things with their bodies that seem anatomically impossible. The space itself is a yoga lover’s dream with two spacious studios and that hard-to-replicate neighborhood studio energy. Over 20 years serving the community means they’re doing something right. Located in South Beach’s quieter south end, it’s accessible without the circus of Lincoln Road. Street parking requires patience but the practice you’ll get inside makes the search worthwhile.