Celebrating Our Coral Gables Launch in the Heart of Miami
A Morning Close to Home
Here at Puppy Yoga Club, we’ve always been shaped by the community around us, and celebrating our newest studio in the morning light beneath the Florida sunshine felt like coming home—because Miami is home. As a brand rooted in this vibrant city, welcoming Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables into our family reminds us of who we are and of what’s possible when a community comes together around wellness and a shared love of puppies.
Much like Miami itself, our morning launch party felt quietly magical. The opening of our Coral Gables studio brought together longtime supporters, new neighbors, the Puppy Yoga Club team, and that familiar “I can’t wait to cuddle puppies” energy that only puppy yoga can bring.
We're excited to bring that vibe to our Puppy Yoga Club *classes in Coral Gables.
That feeling reflects the heart of Puppy Yoga Club—gentle movement, connection, and shared joy. It was a moment to pause, celebrate, and say thank you to the community that continues to grow with us.
Puppy Yoga Club is proud to expand into Coral Gables, partnering with trusted local rescues and community organizations to offer thoughtfully designed puppy yoga experiences rooted in care and connection.🐾
Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables: A Miami Milestone
For Puppy Yoga Club, Miami is home. It’s where the brand continues to build, and where our community takes shape, but it’s also where so many meaningful moments on the mat are waiting to happen. Opening the new Coral Gables location on Saturday, January 24th, felt less like an expansion and more like a natural next step in the city we know and love.
“People don’t always realize how powerful the combination of movement and puppies can be, but bringing those two things together instantly puts people at ease,” says Olivia Abeles, Affiliate Manager for Puppy Yoga Club. “It creates such a positive reset for the weekend. Being part of a business that brings people joy—and allowing us to work with dogs every day—is incredibly rewarding.”
Launching Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables, marked an important milestone—not just for the location itself, but for the relationships that have carried us forward through today. Seeing familiar faces alongside new ones reminded us how much we’ve grown, while still maintaining the same sense of warmth, care, and puppy love that has always defined Puppy Yoga Club.
“We’re so happy with the turnout,” Abeles shares. “Being able to experience Puppy Yoga Club right here at home, so close to where we work every day, makes this moment incredibly special. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined us—from our guests and partners to the precious puppies we get to care for and enjoy.”
Celebrating the Coral Gables Launch
Our Coral Gables launch was intentionally simple. Sunlight, calm energy, welcoming conversation, and—of course—puppies. Guests gathered to explore the new space, connect, and experience the atmosphere that makes Puppy Yoga Club feel grounding, approachable, and infused with serotonin boosts.
“We wanted to make the opening of our first Miami studio feel truly special,” Abeles explains. “Typically, openings don’t involve a dedicated event—they might include a few influencers posting about it—but we wanted to take a different approach.“
Over 35 lifestyle influencers, most local and a few who flew in just for the event, made it to the morning session, where they had the chance to take in a gentle yoga class and then interact with different puppy breeds, including Huskies, Yorkies, Frenchies, and Daschunds.
The typical Puppy Yoga Club class features a single puppy breed, allowing for consistent group dynamics and a calm, well-managed experience. For the Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables launch, however, the event was designed as a special celebration, and guests had the opportunity to interact with puppies from different breeds.
It was an undeniably adorable parade of puppies—but one that was thoughtfully and carefully planned.
Each puppy was accompanied by their minder and given the freedom to interact or rest—supporting gentle, positive socialization in a calm, supervised environment.
Guests of the Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables launch included Survivor alum, Sophia “Sophi” Balerdi, and model Sienna Sacco. The launch was made even more special through thoughtful participation from several partner brands.
Our partners included St. Rocco’s Treats, known for their unique, thoughtfully crafted dog snacks; Libertino Cafe Miami, a Wynwood favorite serving savory coffee and bites; and Postgame HQ, a liquid enhancer designed to support post-night-out hydration and recovery.
“Working with these brands added such a special touch to the morning,” shares Abeles. “Each of them brought something unique to the experience, and collaborating with brands that genuinely care about community made the launch feel even more intentional.”
A Morning Rooted in Community
From the start, Puppy Yoga Club has been about creating spaces where people feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are—and the Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables launch reflected that same intention.
With tropical trees overhead, nearby pedestrian cafés, and the kind of balmy breeze that defines Florida mornings, the atmosphere invited people to linger, chat, settle into the space, and connect without any sense of rush.
Neighbors, longtime supporters, first-time visitors, and plenty of puppies shared the morning together, creating the kind of easy, genuine interactions that sit at the heart of everything we do.
Puppies, Presence, and Shared Moments
As in every Puppy Yoga Club event, the puppies brought their own special charm to the morning—resting, exploring, and simply being themselves. Their presence set the tone, reminding everyone why Puppy Yoga Club exists in the first place: to create moments of connection that feel joyful, calm, and grounded in the presence of puppies.
There was no performance, no spectacle—just shared moments, soft energy, and the simple comfort of being in good company.
Why Coral Gables Felt Like the Right Fit
Coral Gables has a rhythm all its own—one shaped by history, intention, and a deep appreciation for beauty. Known as The City Beautiful, its tree-lined avenues, Mediterranean Revival architecture, and thoughtfully planned spaces create an atmosphere that feels calm, stable, and refined. That sense of care and preservation mirrors the values that guide Puppy Yoga Club.
Opening Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables felt like a natural fit. It’s a community that values balance, walkability, and connection, where people take time to enjoy their surroundings and engage with one another.
Bringing Puppy Yoga Club’s blend of gentle movement, mindfulness, and puppy connection into a neighborhood defined by intention and charm felt like an extension of that same philosophy—slowing down, showing up, and creating space for meaningful moments.
Looking Ahead in Miami
The Puppy Yoga Club Coral Gables launch was a celebration, but it was also a beginning. As Puppy Yoga Club continues to grow, our focus remains the same: creating welcoming, thoughtfully designed experiences that support wellbeing—for both the people who attend and the puppies we have the pleasure of working with, and hopefully helping to find their forever homes.
We’re grateful for the community that joined us that morning and for everyone who continues to support Puppy Yoga Club as it evolves. We’re excited to keep building, connecting, and sharing meaningful moments—one class, one puppy, and one neighborhood at a time.
— The Puppy Yoga Club Team🐾
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*Classes are temporarily held at our nearby Coconut Grove location while the Coral Gables studio prepares to open.