Yoga Joint South

This is the first place I ever did yoga when I moved to south Florida and was based on the recommendations of the actual locals! After living here a year and joining classpass which has allowed me to try dozens, yes dozens, of other studios I am glad to say that the Yoga Joint still is one of THE best places. This place is great for me because:
Very knowledgable instructors
Spacious heated and non heated rooms
Relaxing music
Inspirational and motivational teachers
Low price
Location
I have felt very welcomed at both the north and south location. This is a top tier yoga location and thankfully I have improved a great deal from the great instructors and the relaxing environment. Hats off to you ladies for the great work!

As a fitness/​exercise lover, I have been doing yoga, on and off, for a few years now and decided I really wanted take things to the next level. I have been to numerous studios in the area and enjoyed them, but not enough to consistently add yoga into my fitness routine. I purchased the new student, two week unlimited package and was hooked! The studio is beautiful and every teacher I have taken so far has been amazing! I have high expectations, as I work in a boutique fitness studio, and yoga joint does not disappoint. If you want a great workout with knowledgable teachers and a nice, clean studio, check out the YJ!

The absolute BEST yoga studio in Broward County!!! The teachers are all amazing! Love that there’s shower because the Hot Fusion Flow classes get you sweaty!

Amazing hot yoga class. Great music, great vibe, 10/​10, I will definitely be coming back :)

Love, love, LOVE. I have lived in Fort Lauderdale for 2 ½ years and nothing compares to this place for yoga. As a fitness fanatic/​gym junkie that has spent more money on gym-​hopping to find the right place (s) (because who has one gym membership these days :)) — my yoga search officially stopped when I discovered the YJ South!
I’ve taught spinning and barre for the past 10 years, so am always picky when it comes to group classes and teachers. I often find that most places have a couple of good teachers and everyone packs into those classes which makes the experience less enjoyable. The other option is to go to the class that is less packed with a sub-​par teacher, only wanting to have an hour of your life back and feeling guilty about the glass of of wine you drink an hour later because you didn’t ‘earn it’ in class. :) This is SO not the case at the YJ South! EVERY teacher is awesome, and I genuinely get excited when I walk in to find my place on the mat. (True story, I find myself sometimes/​all of the time planning my entire workday around when I can make it to a class!) The studio is beautiful — the space is large and SO clean! That’s a dealbreaker for me. I know that we all sweat, but when you are on top of me and dripping on my mat in a small yoga studio, that’s likely a one and done for me. They chose this spot with their guests in mind — there are high ceilings (with fans! — insert smiling eyes emoji here), plenty of space for guests and the floor must be mopped several times a day because I’ve never walked in and wanted to crawl under my mat to mask that au natural yoga air (like many studios).
I used to be afraid of hot yoga, but now welcome new challenges that the teachers give me in class. The hands-​on adjustments the teachers provide are awesome, they aren’t there to get their own workout in, but to help you better in your practice. I feel like I walk out of the room a new person each time and that I’ve gone to therapy for an hour. I’ve taken classes with Kelly, Tamara, Robert, Danielle and Jessica, and every one of them has been unique and amazing in their own way! I recently attended an arm balances and inversions workshop with Jessica, and already found myself more courageous as I practiced my poses this morning on my own! One of my goals for the year was to be able to do a handstand and thanks to the YJ, I may just accomplish that!
I’m looking forward to many more memorable moments on the mat, even if I may be delirious during half of them. ;)

You should know that, not only does Yoga Joint teach great classes in a beautiful setting — but they give back to their community as well. For my birthday, I like to organize a day of service or do something fun to raise money for a good cause. Yoga Joint agreed to donate their space for a yoga class where 100% of the proceeds went to benefit March of Dimes. They truly believe in Sangha (community). Thank you Yoga Joint.

I agree wholeheartedly with the positive reviews and wonder if the one terribly negative review is either from a competitor or out of malice because someone wouldn’t date him (or something) as it’s basically one big falsehood. EVERY teacher here is nice, competent and earnestly tries to make the class comfortable for everyone. Of course this is not as easy when the rooms are completely filled. But even then, the classes are fun. The facilities are spotless, the room as fresh as a hot workout room can be, and placing a parking sticker on your dash is no hassle at all.
I highly recommend the Yoga Joint to anyone looking to practice yoga the way they want to; from spiritually to a means to get a great workout.

Great studio. Quality yoga. Certified instructors. Clean. Bright. Great boutique. Babysitting. Spa showers and delicious smelling shower products by Acure! The room has loft-​like ceilings and wonderful sunlight. Students are friendly. Great vibe. Great instruction. Wonderful amenities.

This place is my second home. The space has very special energy that you can feel as soon as you walk in the door. I was transformed from the inside out since starting to practice at The Yoga Joint. I did their teacher training in 2014 and it changed my life. I absolutely love this studio and everyone in it!

I have been coming here since it opened (about twice a week) and couldn’t say enough good things about TYJ South. Facilities are great — both rooms are clean, spacious, and have nice ambient light; locker rooms are clean. Having kids yoga and babysitting is a great perk and extremely helpful. A nice selection of clothes, juice, etc… complement the facilities well.
Let’s be honest, though, you go to yoga for the class and the instructors (or at least should!) and both are great. While each class/​instructor puts their own touches on the workout, they are universally challenging to both beginner and advanced practitioners. Classes will range from a handful of students to a fairly full studio, and never seem to lose their uniqueness or individual flavor — i.e. it always seems like the yoga instructor is talking directly to you. The one constant is that every person who steps on their mat in there is guided through 60 – 75 minutes of challenge, mentally and physically. If you are new, simply approach the instructor beforehand and let them know, they do a great job of giving assistance and pointers to anyone during the flow of the class.
If you go, try a few different times and instructors, as there is a variety of styles and no critique on Unilocal could accurately describe a teacher’s style and nuances. I can say the only time I have ever left disappointed was in myself for not putting as much into the practice as the instructor did. Having the instructors faithfully put their all into each class is the best thing I could ask for in a yoga studio, and at The Yoga Joint, that is what I’ve experienced.

This place is amazing! I’m a gym rat and this place has helped me challenge myself with my addition of yoga to my workout routine. I have my favorites, but I love all the instructors. Simply put… They are bad asses! They inspire me. I no longer think that yoga is a silly stretching session. I’m exploring strength, balance, flexibility, stamina and mental willpower. If you’re gonna learn learn from someone you might as well learn from someone who is on top of their game! Setup of the studio is really cool. Members seem dedicated, with minimal drama. Great place for your mat to call home. Namaste!

I very much like the hot yoga and have liked the style of the different teachers. We are all different and there is a challenge in following every different style and I get something out of every class. My flexibility and balance has definitely gotten better with every class I take. Every one of the Yogi instructors has been nice and given their best advice with inspirational words. I always feel good after the classes. Happy I am back after a long hiatus … I truly had missed it
Keep up your positive aura.

Spacious, modern, & clean facility; both hot & non-​hot yoga classes offered. Wide array of teachers offer something for every personality & level of practice. Only minor caveat is parking can be challenging on certain days due to convention center visitors who wrongly park in the lot meant for businesses in The Yoga Joint South plaza. If you’ve tried practicing yoga packed like a sardine at small local studios, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by The Yoga Joint South’s sophisticated operation.

I started going to the Yoga Joint South a little over a year ago. I previously took ballet in my youth and then switched to running as an adult for exercise. After taking classes at YJS, I haven’t wanted to exercise in ANY other way! The studio is immaculate. The teachers are phenomenal. They even have childcare! When you walk in the door, you are greeted by friendly faces who will check you in and tell you where to go. There are wonderful, spotless locker rooms for both women and men. If you are taking your child, the babysitters are mostly moms who are all very nurturing and help you quickly ease out of the kids room and onto your mat. The studios themselves are a perfect blend of function and beauty, with an entire wall of windows overlooking beautiful scenery. Each teacher is talented and unique, and you will be energized by the music, the fusion flow, and the other people in your class. If you live anywhere close to Fort Lauderdale, the Yoga Joint South is the ONLY place to go!

This is in response to Lowell J and someone’s cosign of their comment. Please, have some class. If someone did something personally offensive to you, do yourself a favor and keep it between you and the offender. The public insults to every instructor is tasteless and low class. Have some courage and go talk to whoever you have a problem with mono y mono. I don’t even attend their classes or do yoga for that matter but was alerted to these inappropriate comments. What do things like tattoos or six pack abs have anything to do with the quality of a class or a teacher for that matter? I have seen many positive and negative comments of all types of businesses on sites like Unilocal and trip advisor, but they have specific purpose instead of broad contempt. My feeling is that you mask you true names with fake names, so your unrest will never be solved, and your comments will never be of any benefit since it clearly is just blind hatred. Ironically, your comments are more of a reflection of yourself, then anyone that works or attends this yoga studio. If this is the type of character you are, then it maybe best if you find an individual exercise so there are no instructors for you to ridicule in such a demeaning manor.

The Yoga Joints (both north and south locations) have literally changed my life. I have been to many other yoga studios across the globe (from California to Europe) and I can whole heartedly say that there is no other place quite as exceptional as The Yoga Joint. Their teachers genuinely care about their students. The facilities are extraordinary clean and well maintained. The front desk personnel are consistently friendly and well informed… If you’re looking for a yoga studio I HIGHLY recommend The Yoga Joint.

I’ve been practicing at the yoga joint south since it opened and was practicing at the north location for two years before that. I’ve been to every hot studio in town and I have to say there is no place better in Fort Lauderdale. Both studios are top notch. CLEAN, beautiful, with great shower/​changing area, large room, great sound system, well lit and extremely friendly staff right down to every one of the teachers. You simply can’t go wrong no matter whose class you show up for. They are all different and they are all great. There are many good studios around town, I just feel that the yoga joint is the best, hands down.

What to say?
I went here a lot from April 2014 to my last visit September 1 2014.
I tried this studio because it was close to my house and I was intrigued by American «hot vinyasa yoga» after having tried American vinyasa (not hot) at Bombay Yoga room. The hot made it feel as though you were getting a better workout than in a non heated room. The reality is you have to be able to work hard in the heat or there is no benefit over a non heated class.
The hot room it must be said is foul. It’s cleaned once a day and the sweat from earlier classes is allowed to sit on the laminate floor and soak into the adhesive causing a memorable smell.
The classes taught by women are primarily designed for women. You will hear things said like «you hold all of your stress in your hips» and the classes are light on upper body strength, core strength, leg strength and heavy on flexibility and balance
They have instituted a gorilla marketing campaign where they’ll have your car towed unless unless you display a YJ sticker. One of the desk girls told me YJ owners makes them call the towing company when they see cars without a YJ sticker, cute right? They made up a parking issue just to get their stickers on peoples cars.
My teacher evaluations:
Jessica Steinlauf I generally enjoyed her class but she’s second grade teacher in Sunrise in real life and you do get the feeling that her interaction with people as teacher is limited to children. She does seem to care about what she’s doing genuinely
Danielle Petrie, very pretty girl obsessed with schlocky 80s music expect a lot of Christopher Cross in her class and she’s a mommy so as her student expect to be treated like a child. Don’t question don’t inquire, don’t interact it is not tolerated The class is all about her
Kelly Green, wacking big green blob dragon tattoo on her, really off putting cant imagine what on earth possessed her. She channels Oprah Winfrey so expect sage advice and an imperious attitude in her class. The class is all about her
Erika Lima, I like her but they don’t so she only teaches one class. My only guess is since she’s about 10 years older than the ladies so I can only guess she’s like looking in a mirror of their future selves (Paige, Kelly and Danielle) and they don’t like what they see… so try and find her class its buried 8am on a Sunday
Pam Butler her class literally made me nervous as she exudes being on the edge of panic. not a fun class. I needed a Xanax afterwards
Tamara Kenigsberg nice girl the only teacher to ever ask me my name of if I had any physical limitations. I do and did and she always said hello to me. I didn’t much like her class she’s just not in good shape and her class reflect that but very nice girl
Andrea Scarborough strange woman reminded me of a gym teacher from grammar school very very creepy. Took one class with her and avoided her there on out
Roberto Candelario very good teacher very good class challenging and different each time and the only instructor where it’s not all about the instructor. He needs to get out of that place.
Kym Klien another wacking big blob dragon tattoo… very weird. Took her class once and she did engage with the students which is unusual here
Nikki Holtzheuser very young very pretty and by far in the best shape of the ladies. likely due to her age guessing around 26. So her Friday afternoon class could and may very well be prerecorded… its exactly the same each time I took her class down to the «spontaneous» jokes eg: «that’s why they call it the awkward pose people» Another one all about her… perhaps a pattern or example of leadership?
Paige Held very pretty girl with 4 kids and a doctor husband. Life has been very very good to her after having won the genetic lottery. She’s the boss and you listen or get out. another mommy supervisor. I made the mistake of taking her class and doing push ups during vinaysa which annoyed her so she confronted me verbally in front of her class and told me push ups were a liability to Yoga Joint and then told me about how she was the owner, her husband was a doctor and she has 4 kids… nice life I wish you well Paige
So if you like drama, being treated like a child, with no personal attention unless you’re willing to pay for it (seminars are extra $$ where they teach, classes you follow along and keep quiet) or are young and pretty (boy or girl) then by all means the Yoga Joint is for you. If you want to experience traditional yoga you can do for a lifetime go to the Yoga Warehouse or Mark Roberts class in Holiday Park.
Just too too much
$ 0.02 weird place avoid

Great studio with merchandise to purchase, new and clean! Love it!

This new studio is beautiful. Classes are a manageable size so there’s no fighting for floor space and the design of the rooms as a whole are lovely. Large mirror in the front and glass floor length windows to the side which looks over Ft. Lauderdale. It’s very calming with all the palm trees swaying.
Each instructor is different and they each bring their own spin to the class which is nice. Pass options available and they have a super nice and CLEAN bathroom with showers.
It’s a really nice studio with a nice group if employees. Very much enjoy it.