Little River’s jungle-inspired wellness hub, Wild Thing, opens its doors
- Jake Nicholas
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Miami’s Little River neighborhood just unlocked its newest wellness destination with the debut of Wild Thing, a movement and mindfulness studio inspired by nature, Mexican heritage, and human-centered design. More than 1,000 people showed up across its four-day opening series—featuring guest teachers Jonah Kest and Zoe Mitchell—cementing Wild Thing as one of the city’s most talked-about new wellness spaces.
Built as a retreat from Miami’s high-speed rhythm, the studio blends movement, breathwork, and biophilic design into an immersive environment that feels worlds away. A terrarium wall, textured bamboo ceilings, and earth-derived materials anchor the interiors, while founder Alejandra Barraza’s design philosophy centers a simple idea: nature is the most powerful tool for regulating the nervous system. Soft fascination—the calming psychological effect triggered by natural environments—shapes the studio’s entire sensory experience.
Wild Thing’s class lineup expands beyond traditional yoga with a mix of heated and non-heated sessions, including Panther Power Flow, Panther Power Sculpt, Animal Flow, Wild Thing Flow, Primal Breath, and Yin in Nature. Every class closes with a mandatory five-plus minutes of stillness, encouraging students to return to breath, body, and presence before stepping back into the city.
Memberships and drop-ins are already gaining momentum, with Founding Memberships nearly sold out and strong early traction from Miami’s creative and wellness communities. Drop-in classes are $34, monthly memberships start at $110, and an Intro Offer includes three classes.
Opening weekend lit up TikTok and Instagram as hundreds of guests shared their experience, turning Wild Thing into a rising cultural hub in Little River. “The energy was unbelievable,” said Nike teacher Jonah Kest. “People weren’t just taking the class—they were connecting with each other and rediscovering what movement can feel like when it’s grounded in nature.”
The team is already working on the next chapter. A Phase 2 expansion, arriving early 2026, will transform the backyard into a full jungle-inspired oasis with outdoor showers, cold plunges, garden paths, and gathering spaces—extending Wild Thing’s sensory experience into an open-air retreat.
Now open at 162 NW 73rd Street, Wild Thing offers daily classes, memberships, and community programming rooted in movement, nature, and creative connection: https://wildthingyoga.com/
