Bayfront Park Miami Yoga is Free

Many of us know the enormous health benefits that result from a yoga session. But experienced yogis everywhere know that whether they teach in a private yoga studio or at a high-tech gym, students get out of yoga what they put into it.

So for those of us who may need extra encouragement to get fully into the yoga mood, Bayfront Park in downtown Miami offers free waterfront yoga classes at sunset.

Miami-Dade Parks offer free yoga classes Wednesdays and Saturdays at Bayfront Park Miami. These free yoga classes were voted the “Best Free Exercise Class” by New Times Best of Miami 2006.

Participants can enjoy the stunning South Florida view while they exercise their mind, body and soul.

Janny Altz is one of the instructors of the weekday classes who employs a modified method of ashtanga yoga. Synchronizing the breath with yoga poses is one of the primary focuses of this yoga technique. The strength necessary to control the breath along with the body’s movements creates a powerful heat that produces a detoxifying sweat.

Altz explains in this exclusive altMD video that her class is a great introductory session to improve flexibility, balance and strength. Other known benefits of ashtanga yoga include improved circulation and better concentration through a calmed and peaceful mind.