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MEET THE STAFF: Arianne Traverso, Yoga Instructor at The Standard Spa

Watch the latest in our series of staff profiles. Here we have Peruvian born Arianne Traverso, yoga instructor for the last six years at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Why doesn’t everyone live in Miami Beach again?
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Retreat Yourself Yogis! Read The Standard Spa Yoga Retreat Lineup

Summer is Coming, always an exciting prospect, except when it comes to the state of one’s cookie jar, (you know that little pooch around your belly button where you keep your extra cookies). Well fear not, The Standard Spa has lined up the most sought after yoga instructors from across the country to get both your body and mind back in balance and in shape. From power yoga to yoga for...
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This is How to Make Your Skin (((Glow))): A Seven Day Guide

The Standard Spa’s Spa Director, Mina Gough, shares her guide to re-discovering that outer glow. It requires excellent moisturizer, but not necessarily a trip to Florida, although that can’t hurt. Monday Am: Wake Me Up Sunrise Yoga – Feeling and looking beautiful inside out. Bayside Sunrise Yoga is sure to give you your endorphin rush – the natural high to help...
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Lovely Valentine Specials From The Spa

Tired of your run of the mill Valentine’s Day gift ideas? We agree - the chocolate and long stem roses are a bit stale. Here are a list of all kinds of fun ways to celebrate the season of love in a not-so-predictable fashion at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Stay tuned for more happenings at all The Standards coming soon. VALENTINE’S SPA RITUAL De-stress and re-energize with...
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Meet Standard Spa Member: Ewa Josefsson

The Spa Members at The Standard hotel in Miami frequent the spa, pool, and classes so often, that we totally consider them to be a part of our Standard family. Take Ewa, for example. Totally chic, Flavorpill editor who you might find relaxing by the pool, or more likely, in tons of yoga classes. Ewa tells us a little more of how she came to be a Standard Spa Member… The Standard:...
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Tara Stiles Retreat is Over. Sniff. Sniff.

We had such a good time with Tara Stiles on her retreat at The Standard, Miami and ok, we’ll admit it, we’re going to miss her. We’re also awaiting the release of her new video “Beach Bod Yoga Series.” Check out her video from the last retreat.. a poolside call to action to wake up the entire body and calm the mind here. Here’s another message from...
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Halloween at The Standard, Miami

Ghosts, Goblins and Gremblins (oh my)! The Standard, Miami is throwing down this year with a special Halloween Costume Playlist Party! Come dressed as your favorite dead (or should be dead) rock star! Our guest selectors Margaret Lake (Executive Director of the Gusman Theater), Jourdan Binder (Partner, The Workshop Collective) and Donnamarie Baptiste (Art Basel Miami Beach) will share their...
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September Flashbacks

October is finally here! Before we swap out our closets for fall clothes, we’d like to take a look back at September, our last bastion of heat which encompassed Fashion Week, the Quiksilver Pro Tournament beach chronicles, and tons of frisky outdoor parties at Le Bain. Here’s “the greatest hits” from September… For starters, the mayhem at Le Bain was off...
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Take a Jock Yoga Retreat

The Standard, Miami has had a busy year with all sorts of yoga retreats, from Wanderlust to Tara Stiles to Narween Otto, but they’ve never seen anything like Michael De Corte’s Jock Yoga. What in the world is Jock Yoga? Check out this video to learn more about this unique style that has spread through the Toronto area like wildfire. Global Toronto: News Hour: Jock Yoga...
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Meet Christy Nones

A favorite in the yogi community is our very own, Christy Nones. Christy has been teaching Anusara® Yoga at The Standard Miami since its opening, twice weekly and she teaches H2OM monthly. She also is the leader of our Seasonal Sunset Yoga Soiree, a special bayside class for the benefit of local charities. She has many loyal students who we imagine have the same admiration for her that...
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Yoga Month at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach

I know how sad you must be that Spa Month is over, but here is the good news. September is National Yoga month! This is the perfect time to introduce yoga to a friend or loved one—or new to the practice yourself? Join us at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach for one H2-OM yoga class or one week free yoga (new students only). H2-OM is our weekly special yoga class which features the top...
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Tara Stiles, Miami loves you!

You know how it is when you’re so hyped up about someone or something that you question how great they really could be? Well you better believe the hype when it comes to the lovely Tara Stiles. The Standard, Miami fell in love with Tara and it was clear why she has such a devout fan club. Tara’s classes were full of her Strala devotees and Miami locals - some fans even drove...
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Tara Stiles is Coming to The Standard Miami!

The Standard Miami is getting ready to get their Stralax on with Tara Stiles, recently named “Yoga Rebel” by The New York Times. Tara Stiles is hosting her first ever retreat at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach, August 12 - 15, so we thought we’d introduce you to the lady herself. Here’s a little Q&A to get you amped up for the retreat and book...
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Karma Kids Yoga Teacher Training

The Standard Miami has long been known for it’s Health, Yoga and Fitness program. WIth everything from Ashtanga to Jivamukta, the serene surroundings of The Standard Miami are the perfect setting to get your asana on. Coming back for the second annual teacher training, Karma Kids Yoga returns! “Nothing is more rewarding than introducing children to the world of...
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Wanderlust is Back

It’s about that time again! Wanderlust Yoga Festival. What happens during Wanderlust? A lot of celebration — yoga, music and nature. Wanderlust’s 2011 line-up boasts musical acts Michael Franti, Girl Talk and Andrew Bird while wellness leaders like Deepak Chopra, John Friend, Rodney Yee and Shiva Rea are attending at least one of the gatherings this year. All of them...
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Earth Day at The Standard Miami

Celebrate Earth Day this Friday at The Standard Miami. Sunset Earth Day Yoga, Paddle Boarding and Sunset Happy Hour with live music at The Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill.In honor of Earth Day resident Yoga Teachers Jaya + Mateo will lead fellow yogis to celebrate life and mother earth. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Manatees in Biscayne Bay, www.savethemanatee.org $10...
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Yoga Bliss for Earth Day

“The greatest yoga class ever in South Florida” - Yoga Bliss led by Keith Fox will be held Saturday April 23 at 9 – 1pm at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, with a whopping 500 participant limit. The FREE yoga with live music class will be at 10:30am - Register here: www.freeyogaevent.comKeith Fox was been active in the South Florida yoga community for over 15 years and has...
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The Standard Spa Retreat with April

Back to The Standard Spa, Miami Beach to teach her annual Memorial Day weekend Yoga Retreat, April Martucci, will take you on a one-of-a-kind Yoga journey. The weekend will be one of rejuvenation, bliss, and fun. April was named “Best of NY” by New York Magazine; she has a slew of A-list clients, and is the former Director of Yoga at the prestigious Reebok Sports Club/NY. Her...
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Wanderlust at The Standard Spa - Day 1

Terrific vibes fill the air at The Standard Miami this weekend as we welcome the Wanderlust festival. Everywhere you look you see yogis hustling around from one class to the next as they soak up the sun on the yoga dock and various areas transformed into the ultimate feng shui yoga spaces. Elena Brower has inspired us with her message of peace while reminding us to recognize the gift of...
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Wanderlust Countdown with Elena Brower

Are you ready for Wanderlust Miami this week, March 17-20th? We hope so because The Standard Miami is ready to have you. The event is a 3 day yoga retreat with some of the finest yoga instructors and spa treatments at our hotel. One of the four teachers this year is Elena Brower, a powerfully glowing woman who brings healing to all who visit her classes in New York City. You can also read...
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Day Pass to Wanderlust at The Standard

This weekend we’re hosting a yoga and music extravaganza at The Standard, Miami. Even if you’re not joining for the whole weekend, you can get a taste of Wanderlust on Friday or Saturday - and the best part? We’re giving it to you at a special membership price (one of the many perks of being a member) of $100/day. There are only a few tix left so book your reduced priced...

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