ABOUT IMA YOGA STUDIO
Ima Yoga Studio is welcoming space, offering heated yoga, pilates, and movement, where every student can find balance, strength, and inner peace. Our infrared rooms offer a serene environment that encourages mindful practice and supports personal growth.
Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening an existing practice, Ima Yoga Studio is a place to connect with yourself and a supportive community.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Ima instructors each have a minimum of 500 hours training with multiple certifications across various styles and disciplines rooted in personal practice.
Whether you’re new to practice (don’t worry, we got you) or experienced, we offer a range of accessible classes that are challenging, healthy, and most importantly fun.
Cleo Vo-Dai
Kenzie McMillan
Dan Phalen
Julia Kaufman
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Dan relocated to Miami from Ohio in 2014 and has been an important member of the yoga community ever since. When he arrived in Florida he decided to leave the restaurant industry and set out on a mission to heal people through movement. Dan is a Vinyasa enthusiast with a passion for creating longevity through physical discipline. Beyond his ability to sequence, he also take pride in curating playlists deigned to raise your vibrations.
Get out your head and into your body, come practice with me!
Classes Dan Teaches:
Power, Power II, Primal Movement, and Yin & Massage
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Having a background in competitive soccer from a young age she learned how practice plays such an important part in cultivating discipline. After years of vigorous training and the constant pressure of having to preform she started to feel confined in all the places that need to be open in order to have peace of mind. Yoga created this new world for her, one that allowed her to finally let go and have the courage to tune into what she needed to feed her soul. "We can be our own best friends or our own worst enemy" it says in the Bhagavad Gita. At 19, she begun practicing yoga which led her to a career as a vinyasa teacher. She is a student of religious texts, with a bachelor degree from NYU. She teaches now to bring to others the same sense of transformation and compassion that yoga delivers her. Her classes are challenging, spontaneous and graceful.
Classes Julia Teaches:
Ima All Levels, Ima Flo, Yin, and Power
Carmelinda DiManno
Ashli Katz
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Bio coming soon!
Classes Carmelinda Teaches:
Ima All Levels, Ima Flo, and Power
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Ashli Katz, a Florida native and fitness professional for over a decade, has always been passionate about music and movement. A former dancer and gymnast, Ashli studied exercise science at Florida State University and is a registered 200hr Gentle Therapeutics Yoga Therapist. In 2017, Ashli launched her signature concept, Creative Movement Method, which combines her love of dance and yoga, music, and breath to inspire true embodiment and being.
"Creative expression is what connects. us to our truest selves."
-Ashli Katz
Classes Ashli Teaches:
Creative Movement, Ballet Body Flow, and Hot Pilates
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Growing up, I always longed for a deeper understanding of myself. A few profound experiences early in life solidified the awareness that I am more than this physical body and that my thoughts, and feelings have an impact on the world around me. Growing up on a farm gave me a grounded foundation, but this only led to a desire to jump as high and as far as I could!
After completing a Psychology and then a Business degree, I worked in Management of large international corporations, only to recognize how little satisfaction the corporate ladder generated. My first Yoga teacher training gave me this deep sense of ‘purpose’ where it was clear that Service to Others is the path of thriving. I completed a Masters Degree in Adult Education (under the faculty of Philosophy) and a Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management, and have been working with Educators and Corporations in Health and Wellness Adult Education since.
Yoga may not be “THE” way to self mastery, but it certainly is “A” way, and I love sharing the impact of this practice with others. Outside of Yoga, I am a Life Coach, Intuitive Massage Therapist, and Light Worker. Interested in Energy Influence? Let’s chat 😉
Classes Sean Teaches:
Ima All Levels, Ima Flo, Power, and Yin
Johanna (Da Ru Thompson) Ricouz
Sean Patrick
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Johanna is a Miami based entertainer specializing in Pilates, Yoga, and Sculpt. Classically trained in ballet during her youth, her movement style embodies strength, flexibility, and attention to form. Modeling for the most current wellness brands, her brand Jungle Johanna is all about aesthetics, body positivity, and female empowerment. She teaches at the best studios, partners with the top companies, and helps you feel your best self. Online, in a group class, or one-on-one, Johanna is a fitness powerhouse.
Classes Johanna Teaches:
Hot Pilates
Natasha Hanono
Jeri Schectman
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Natasha, a dedicated yoga practitioner for over a decade, embodies the principle of lifelong learning in her approach to yoga and life. With over 1000 hours of training, including a mentorship under Sri Dharma Mittra, an immersive 500 hour in Colombia. Her journey has led her to explore various modalities, constantly expanding her knowledge and skills. She focuses on accessibility and longevity of the practice for all students.
With a background in bringing wellness to workplaces and mindfulness to schools, Natasha's teaching is deeply rooted in practical application. Her passion for movement and sharing the multifaceted benefits of yoga—both physical and mental—drives her practice and instruction.
Natasha's teaching philosophy centers on guiding students to find their own balance between effort and ease, strength and softness. She strives to create moments where practitioners can truly connect with themselves, tapping into a sense of peace, grace, and inner strength.
Drawing from the valuable lessons of her own practice, Natasha offers supportive guidance to those seeking to deepen their yoga journey. Her ultimate goal is to help students rediscover their authentic selves through the transformative power of yoga.
As Natasha continues to evolve in her practice, she remains committed to supporting others in their pursuit of wellness, mindfulness, and self-discovery through yoga. Life is ever evolving and so are our practices, Natasha’s class leaves you recharged, grounded, and centered…
Classes Natasha Teaches:
Ima All Levels, Ima Flo, Power, Dynamic Vinyasa
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Bio coming soon!
Classes Jeri Teaches:
Hot Pilates
Paul Toliuszis
Cristina Ortega
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Paul is one of the most experienced yoga teachers in the United States. He began practicing yoga in 1992, and in 1998 founded the first of three successful yoga schools in Miami Beach. Over the past two decades, Paul has taught 12,000 yoga classes, led more than forty 200 hour professional teacher training and certified over 400 teachers. He is known in South Florida as "The Teacher of Teachers." His ability to joyously share yoga and non-duality with an absolute lack of dogma and judgment has inspired countless people. Look for Paul's name on the schedule!
Classes Paul Teaches:
Power
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Cristina fell in love with Yoga back in 2010. In 2012 she began practicing more regularly and discovered a way to heal herself through this practice. Whether it is a "heartbreak" or just "life" happening, she understood at some point we all feel broken and need to heal our physical body as much as the mind.
Through her practice and teachings, she hopes to inspire others to try yoga and implement it as a way of living. Her message to the world is "You ARE capable, you ARE strong, you ARE love, you ARE everything you need to be and more. You ARE enough"
Cristina started documenting her Yoga journey on her Instagram page @HighOnYoga in 2014 and has reached more than thousands of people. By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire others to try yoga.
She received her 200HR RTY Yoga Certification in 2014 and has since continued to expand her education in various fields related to Yoga. She is currently certified in Vinyasa, Power, and Yin Yoga. Holding also a certification from Connection Coalition as a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher.
In 2023 Cristina became the first lululemon Ambassador for the new World Center lululemon store in the Greater Miami area.
Cristina offers private sessions, group classes, corporate yoga and hosts yoga events regularly.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you are in for a one of a kind yoga class experience.
Classes Cristina Teaches:
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow
Shayne Cohen
Gabi Chariff
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Born in Bogota, Colombia, Shayne grew up as a competitive gymnast. During her college years in NYC, she was initiated into yoga by Sri Dharma Mitra. For the last 33 years, she has remained fully committed to her yoga path. Shayne is a 500 RYT certified, with additional training and certifications in breath work, mantra, meditation, and yoga for trauma.
Shayne is the co-founder of Anahata Eco Yoga Retreats, a spiritual community leading holistic experiences set in exotic destination around the world and in Miami, while creating enviornmental and ecological awareness.
Classes Shayne Teaches:
Power (Gently Heated) and Dynamic Vinyasa Flow
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Bio coming soon!
Classes Gabi Teaches:
Power Flow
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Over 35 years experience
Specializing in HIIT, funcional training, mat Pilates, body sculpting, indoor cycling , Trx, Resistance bands
Philosophy:
Don’t stop, keep moving, let’s do this!
Classes Eduardo Teaches:
Body Sculpt
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Michelle began her path of yoga many years ago which transpired into teaching in 2007. After a car accident created multiple spinal injuries, and her doctors told her the only option was major surgery, Michelle began looking for alternative treatments. She decided to take the lead in her own healing, and began studying and practicing Iyengar Yoga and Krama Vinyasa Yoga. Now her body is in great health and her mind is teady.
While in India, she studied at Iyengar Himalayan, Osho Meditation Center & Sivananda Ashram in Kerala. Her thirst for knowledge in the healing arts lead her to Nepal where she had. theopportunity to study with Tibetan Monks and the way they integrate sound in their daily meditation practice. While in the Himalayas, she did an apprenticeship with a 5th generation sound shaman in a small village in Annapurna.
Michelle has traveled to 46 countries in the past 20 years and has soaked in the ancient wisdom of many shamanic cultures, easter practices and yogic traditions. The knowledge she has absorbed shines through in her offerings.
Classes Michelle Teaches:
Yin and Soundbath
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Bio coming soon!
Classes Kenzie Teaches:
Ima All Levels, Power, Yin & Reiki, Hot Pilates, and Dynamic Vinyasa Flow
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Coming Soon
Michelle Berlin
Eduardo Nunez
FREE YOGA
Everyone deserves access to practice, even when money is tight. Our Energy Exchange program gives students of all levels the opportunity to deepen their yoga practice, regardless of their financial situation.
Energy Exchangers (EE’s) are part of our studio family. In exchange for working one 4 hour studio shift per week, EE’s receive unlimited yoga and other perks.
If you’ve taken a few classes with us, have 4 hours to spare every week, and want to become a bigger part of our community, join our program. We’d love to have you. Learn more by contacting info@imayogastudio.com.
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