Mindfulness Meets Movement: Maison Yoga Opens in Downtown Miami With a New Take on Wellness
- rcastro05
- Jul 16
- 4 min read
The dynamic duo behind beloved local French eatery Café Bastille will open their new modern wellness studio, Maison Yoga, in the heart of Downtown Miami, making it the first hot yoga studio and cold plunge to open in the neighborhood. With a shared vision for balance, wellness and connection, co-founders and restaurateurs Estelle and Benjamin merged their passions for conscious living and fitness to create an urban retreat in the center of a bustling city that supports mental and physical well-being through movement and recovery. Maison Yoga is scheduled to launch in August 2025.
“Maison,” which means “home” in French, speaks to the studio's sophisticated design resembling a chic Parisian apartment. Nestled across the street from Café Bastille Downtown, Maison Yoga serves as a 1,600-square-foot sanctuary evoking serenity thanks to thoughtful nature-inspired design elements including a floral wall. The airy, light-filled main studio invites movement and recovery therapy while a private cold plunge area promises an immersive, rejuvenating experience. Arched wall nooks cradle props including blocks, blankets, crystals, incense, tarot cards and other tools, all available for students and teachers to use as part of their practice. Whether someone seeks peace and quiet or a more intense, energizing flow, Maison Yoga is a space for every physical, emotional and spiritual level.
At its core, Maison Yoga is about fostering a genuine community that goes beyond fitness. The lifestyle brand is focused on nurturing the mind and body through a holistic approach to wellness centered on healing, nourishment and a sense of belonging. For example, guests are encouraged to sign the guest book and leave notes of encouragement and empowerment for others to see.
Inspired in part by Estelle’s breast cancer diagnosis in February 2025, Maison Yoga is deeply rooted in the belief that wellness should be both accessible and supportive. That perspective is woven into the studio’s foundation. Estelle’s cancer journey led her to slow down, prioritize her health and ultimately reimagine what healing and balance could look like. As part of that mission, a portion of the studio’s proceeds will support breast cancer organizations. Maison Yoga will also offer free bimonthly workshops on weekends for women currently or previously diagnosed with breast cancer, creating a safe space for connection, strength and shared healing.
“This past year, as I’ve navigated my own healing journey, I’ve come to deeply understand the importance of integrating holistic wellness into my daily life – and surrounding myself with a community that values the same,” said Estelle. “Part of this approach to wellness means finding balance; sometimes that means taking a cold plunge, and sometimes it means eating a croissant. Our studio was born from that intention and shows the balance between Ben’s passion for fitness and my commitment to mindful living. We hope our studio becomes a space where others feel seen, supported and empowered in whatever wellness looks like for them.”
The infrared heated studio will serve as an event space for community gatherings, including Maison Yoga’s signature Brunch & Flow sessions every Sunday, and will be available to rent for private bookings, workshops and teacher training. Daily classes at Maison Yoga will begin and end with a five-minute mindfulness practice such as meditation, breathing exercises, silence or Shavasana, reinforcing the studio’s philosophy that wellness is a lifestyle, not just a workout, and reflecting its deep commitment to mindfulness as a core part of its identity.
Maison Yoga offers a full slate of services designed to support whole mind and body wellness, including:
Hot Yoga – A dynamic, detoxifying yoga class practiced in an infrared heated room to promote flexibility, endurance and a deep mind-body connection. Expect to sweat, strengthen and reset. Class levels include:
Power Flow – An energetic and strength-building yoga practice that combines dynamic sequences with powerful postures to build stamina, tone muscles, and cultivate focus.
Vinyasa – A fluid, breath-synchronized yoga style that links movement and breath in a graceful, flowing sequence, enhancing flexibility, strength, and mental clarity.
Yin – A slow-paced, deeply relaxing practice that targets connective tissues through long-held postures, promoting flexibility, joint mobility, and mindful stillness.
Hot Pilates – A low-impact, core-focused workout designed to improve posture, balance and full-body strength through intentional, controlled movement.
Sculpt – A high-energy fusion of strength training and cardio using light weights and bodyweight resistance to tone, define and energize from the inside out.
HIIT – A results-driven, high-intensity interval training class that combines explosive movement, endurance drills and recovery periods to maximize calorie burn and build power.
Cold Plunge – An in-studio offering for post-class muscle recovery, reducing inflammation and improving your mood.
Sound Healing – A guided therapeutic class that uses sound frequencies, vibrations, and resonant tones to promote deep relaxation, balance, and emotional well-being.
Meditation – A session on how to cultivate awareness, presence, and inner calm through mindfulness practices, designed to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity.
Brunch & Flow – An energizing all-levels flow yoga class on Sundays followed by nourishing brunch bites, smoothies and coffee from Café Bastille, cold plunge access, and the opportunity to meet and network with others in a relaxed, social setting.
Classes are conducted in a heated environment, and non-heated offerings will be added in the future.
As part of the Maison Yoga experience, members and class instructors can conveniently pre-order smoothies or coffee from Café Bastille to enjoy before or after class. Those with yearly memberships will also receive exclusive Café Bastille discounts. Monthly membership starts at $199 for unlimited classes and $239 for unlimited classes plus cold plunge, and includes free parking.
Classes can be booked directly through ClassPass, Mindbody or the Maison Yoga app, available on iPhone and Android devices. For more information on Maison Yoga, visit maisonyogamiami.com and follow along on Instagram at @maisonyogamiami.