Exhale, the mind-body spa operator, will launch its first Miami flagship location at the new EPIC Hotel and Residences in Downtown Miami in February 2010 - the second exhale site in Florida, US.

The (1,115sq m) spa and fitness centre is split over two levels. Fitness facilities include a mind-body gym equipped with traditional cardio and resistance machines; a yoga studio overlooking the pool deck; and a Core Fusion studio - one of exhale's proprietary classes - with floor to ceiling glass walls on two sides featuring a 'floating' ballet-barre.

Spa facilities include 14 therapy rooms and a Wellbar for express treatments such as nails and waxing. There is also a quiet lounge with hammam detox chamber, and changing rooms with deluxe showers and an infra-red sauna.

The opening will coincide with the launch of exhale's new Core Personal Training programme, incorporating Core Fusion and other mind-body modalities into a programme designed around traditional CV and resistance kit.

Residents, hotel guests and members of the public will be able to use the facilities.