Who We Are

Nikkii Holtzheuser Bentz

Co Founder of The Yogi Retreats

Meet Nikkii, known as “nikkiibear” to her followers, a well known teacher in the yoga community, and a top luxury real estate agent in South Florida. Though she may be small in stature, her impact is anything but. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Nikki grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she cultivated her passion for yoga and wellness.

Life is all about balance. A seasoned yogi and business women, Nikkii has been practicing yoga for most of her life and holds a series of teachings backed by years of experience throughout South Florida. Growing up visiting the Exumas, Bahamas, she embraces an island-inspired lifestyle that influences her approach to both yoga and life.

Her classes offer a dynamic blend of diaphragmatic breathwork, vinyasa flow, and restorative yoga. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll leave her classes feeling lighter, stronger, and more balanced, with reduced stress and physical tension.

When she's not guiding yoga classes or closing real estate deals, you can find Nikkii enjoying a variety of water sports on the beach. Her Instagram feed is filled with inspiring photos, often featuring her in campaigns for top lifestyle brands. Let Nikkii guide you on your journey to wellness, both on and off the mat!

Kim Dorning

Co Founder of The Yogi Retreats

While Florida is now ‘home’, Kim Dorning is originally from South Africa. She has been practicing yoga for over 14 years, starting her journey with Bikram yoga and then Hot Vinyasa yoga. Kim’s childhood was filled with amazing adventures in Africa and she always loved to travel. Living in Florida, she discovered another passion, Yoga. She was able to bring her passions of travel, yoga and business together, when her and Nikkii created The Yogi Retreats.

Inspired to teach, she completed her yoga certification, and hasn’t looked back. Her classes are designed to incorporate a series of poses that create a workout, as well as a ‘work-in’. Through mindful movements and breath work, you will leave her class feeling accomplished and peaceful.

When she’s not inspiring her students with challenging movement and flows, Kim enjoys traveling the world and exploring other cultures. Kim has traveled to over 44 countries. Her travel experiences have enriched her life. She loves being able to enrich and share these life changing experiences with others. Kim is also a certified Deepak Chopra Meditation teacher and loves incorporating this knowledge with her students.

Follow  Kim: @kimmyyogaflow