Buddha Shack isn't a regular yoga studio, it's a cool yoga studio…read more As I traipse around the city using ClassPass, I've now been to Buddha Shack three times. Most recently, I went to Buddha Burn with Jenna on a Sunday afternoon. This is the perfect kind of sweat you want before starting your week. It's intense and fast paced, but the music keeps you going, and she's sure to start and end with plenty of time to stay centered and meditate. I've also tried out Buddha Sculpt which was similar to CorePower, and also went one time where I was the only person there. I was super nervous, but Jenna put me at ease and still ran an awesome private class. The design of this studio is urban and hip, while still being serene. I love the gray walls, wood floor, and Buddha accents. They also excel at nice extra touches like the eucalyptus cold towels at the end, as well as complimentary regular dry towels for when you start sweating (which you will). Parking in the Grove can be a chore sometimes, so give yourself extra time if you're driving in. It's located in the same plaza as the Bookstore in the Grove, a bit hidden behind the plaza's stairs. Afterwards, there are so many perfect spots to grab a bite or coffee! Talk about one perfect day.

Confession: I like yoga a lot I just don't like going to yoga…read more I am very particular when it comes to instructors. When I heard that Jenna was going to be affiliated with Buddha Shack, I was immediately intrigued. I have taken other fitness classes with the Shack's co-founder Jenna and was pretty confident that I'd like her Hip-Hop Buddha Burn class but I was wrong: I didn't "like" Jenna's class, I loved it. The class is challenging with less ohm/chanting and more sweating. The music is so good: playlists feature the likes of J. Cole, Drake, Chance the Rapper along with Coldplay and Bob Marley. The hour long class goes by fast and once I'm sitting up from Savasana I am reminded why I love yoga: I am refocused, happy and calm. Buddha Shack is a beautiful, intimate, very clean, welcoming space. The neon sign above the front desk is my favorite decoration followed closely by the little Yoga Joes (the classic green plastic army men molded into yoga poses). The yoga room itself is heated but not too hot. It is perfectly, dimly lit. There is a mirrored wall but there is also plenty of wall space without mirrors if you prefer to not look at yourself. Things to know before you go: * If you don't own a yoga mat or forgot to bring it, you can rent one at the studio for a minimal fee. You can also purchase water and they have towels (which you will need as you will sweat). * The studio is in the courtyard near Akashi in Coconut Grove, next to a bike shop. * There is plenty of street parking. * Buddha Shack has a bathroom equipped with a shower.

This studio has great Pilates and Barre instructors. Their daily schedule has a class for everyone…read moreeven those who work late. The studio is spotless. Glad i joined.

The studio is new and beautiful and clean. I wish they were located on South Beach. Using a…read moreGroupon for 3 1-hr far Infrared sauna sessions. The sauna was not on and warming up for my allotted time...instead it took 20 min of the hour session to get to optimal heat setting. Also, the room has windows with shades that were pulled down for privacy BUT there is also a camera in the room so I didn't feel comfortable dropping past my undies...normally it's a birthday suit kinda deal so you can sweat sweat sweat... Bring your own towels (2) one to sit on and one to use for wiping sweat away. The sauna is nice and new with light therapy and several programs like detoxification etc...perfect for sitting but no laying down or stretching out during session. Overall, if I lived closer I would be going to their classes and would use the sauna on a regular basis. Very nice staff.

I took the sculpt class with Sydney and it was challenging! I left feeling stronger than when I…read morewent in. The studio is a beautiful space with convenient lockers and it's own smoothie bar. Parking is very easy to find. I'm definitely putting this studio on regular rotation.

Melissa Katz is a fantastic instructor and I had a great time in her challenging, yet rewarding…read moreclass :)

I took the Hot Yin Yang class with Zoe, and it was exactly what I needed. I really liked the…read moreformat--starting with power yoga to get your heart rate up and then slowing things down with yin at the end. It was a great balance of strength, movement, and stretching. Zoe was a great instructor and guided the class really well. The studio itself has a cool vibe, and I love the Wynwood location. It's spacious, clean, and has a unique aesthetic that fits the neighborhood. I'll definitely be back to try more classes. If you're looking for a yoga studio in Miami, I'd absolutely recommend checking out Wynwood Yoga Studio.

I absolutely love their hot yin yoga classes. Not many studios offer this style. I lift weights so…read morethis class is an absolute must to stretch and release tension. They offer two hot yin classes every weekday! One in the morning and evening. And one on Saturday and Sunday. No other studio in Miami offers this many hot yin classes. Which is perfect if your schedule may change. Also, My favorite teacher is Carla. Her hot power yoga classes will challenge you in the best ways and she has shown me new poses and flows I've never seen anywhere else. Elevating me from intermediate to advanced. I highly recommend this studio. On top of that, I love that majority of their classes are 75 min!

This was my first hot Pilates experience. Whoa. I loved it. I really appreciate when an instructor…read morecomes around and corrects my form. After all I'm relying on their expertise to get the full benefit of my workout. There's plenty of parking nearby and they have classes early morning and very late in the evening. You can use their lockers outside. Bring water to hydrate!

Came here on Saturday for the first time. I frequently do hot mat Pilates classes but I came with…read moremy friend who hasn't taken a hot class before nor a mat Pilates class before. She had also never been to this studio before. We walk by it when in the area and it looks really nice so we tried it out together. When we got there and went to the front desk, the staff member saw it was our first time and had us sign the waiver. Afterwards she said "enjoy your class". Knowing it was our first time she did not explain where everything was in the studio like where the class would actually be, where to put our stuff, how to work the lockers.... She didn't offer us a towel, nothing. So after wandering around we found the locker area and put our stuff in there. Couldn't figure out how to lock it so thankfully no one took our stuff bc we left it unlocked. We found the studio and went in and found some spots. A sign on the door explains that the back row is reserved for filming so we avoided that area and went towards the front. I grabbed the equipment for my friend and I and we stretched and got ready for class. The instructor came in (Michelle) and from the jump she had a mean attitude. She was telling a lot of us that we weren't lined up on the circles correctly and she was saying how class already started and people should be prepared. She never asked if it was anyone's first time at the studio, if there was anyone new to Pilates, nothing. Just a lack of studio manners that makes a class welcoming. She then proceeded to get frustrated when I guess some new people weren't getting the moves she was giving verbal cues on and she said something along the lines of "make sure you have your listening skills on" instead of maybe being nicer and explaining it a different way, or even showing the move to that person/ fixing their form. As the class went on, her attitude got better and it was more enjoyable but the beginning was rough. Not to mention girls who weren't in the back row were recording which was annoying. The instructor was knowledgeable about Pilates but I would suggest being a little more welcoming. You never know (especially when you don't ask) if it's someone's first time. My friend and I agreed the studio would have been better with just a better attitude from everyone there. The class was good, we sweat and it was a good workout. The vibes were just off. Seemed like just another very pretentious Miami Pilates studio. Disappointed and not sure I come back.

Hot Pilates that kicked our butts! Came here for a bachelorette to start our weekend and wow it was…read moreso fun and killer workout. None of us were ready for hot Pilates so it really killed. We couldn't stop sweating!! Instructor was great. Used a round thing I've ever used in Pilates before. Would suggest wearing leggings to fully utilize the equipment. I wore shorts and was struggling to keep it in place because of the SWEAT. What was excellent was they email quickly and I was able to book 5 spots without having all my girls sign up for an app it was easy and effective! At the end of class they went around to turn on fans and put a towelette on you. It was great. Bonus there was a dog at the end named blue.

Very cute picturesque studio but totally not a fan of the curriculum or the fact that everyone has…read morephones recording. Can a girl workout In peace. Also the classes seem more like unobtainable bootcamp. I've never seen or experienced any hands on corrections or just verbal corrections. While every studio is not a once size fits all it's just not for me . However they do offer red light and other unique themed classes

I would love to tell you about the classes and about the teachers but I signed up for a 10:00 am…read moreclass, arrived 10 minutes early and there is nobody here. I waited till 10:10 giving the benefit of the doubt, maybe the teacher was running late and nothing. I called the number and it went straight to voicemail. I find it very disrespectful to cancel a class and don't say anything. The studio is conveniently located near my house and has parking but right now all I can tell you is I woke up early on a Saturday for nothing!

Very courteous staff and very serene place. Came here with some friends and our toddlers for a yoga…read moreclass and it was quite enjoyable. My son was really into the whole experience and it was nice seeing him engage. They are very patient and knowledgable. Have been meaning to return for a prenatal yoga class but haven't been able to do so since they are a little out of my way and the schedules haven't worked for me. Definitely recommend it.

I was warmly welcomed in to the studio. I was wandering around beautiful coconut grove (1st day)…read moreand found the studio. The conversations were amazing, I could see these people were highly trained and knowledgeable. I am a seasoned, older, injured Pilates student and I was very well cared for in my private sessions as well as in the waiting area. Highly recommend!!!The new client special will draw you in and the warmth and knowledge will keep you!

My first experience here at Pilates in the Grove was def a positive one :) I went to an all Levels…read moreclass with a group of Yelp Eliters. This studio is nestled in a small shopping area near the MayFair Hotel and there is plenty of street or garage parking around the area. I have done mat Pilates in the past and I have always wanted to try it on the reformer machine. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to. Christa was the instructor for our class and she was awesome :). She helped me feel comfortable on the machine and adjusted my form as necessary throughout the class. She definitely made the 1 hour class challenging, fun, yet not strenuous. I broke a little sweat and am currently feeling a little sore and it's a great feeling! Thank you Yelp for this new Pilates studio find and Thank you Christa for guiding me through my first wonderful Pilates Reformer workout :)