Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach

What Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach does

Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach is the oldest active yoga studio in South Florida, established in 1968 and incorporated in 1971 as Yoga Center, LLC, a privately held Florida LLC. It operates a single physical studio at 811 SE 8th Ave., Suite 207, Deerfield Beach, Florida, offering 200+ classes per week across Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Sivananda, Kundalini, Qi Gong, and Mat Pilates formats, supplemented by an On Demand streaming library. Beyond group classes, the studio provides one-on-one Reiki healing, hypnotherapy, private yoga, and sound bath sessions; a Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour Teacher Training program and advanced workshops; an annual retreat at Vida Asana Eco-Retreat Center in Costa Rica; gift certificates; and the "Connected by Yoga" podcast covering yogic philosophy.

The studio does not disclose any proprietary technology and operates on a third-party SaaS stack. Arketa powers the client portal, scheduling, membership management, and event registration; Zoom is used for live online classes and the online component of teacher training; Zelle processes teacher training deposits and tuition; and the podcast is distributed on standard podcast channels. No AI/ML, proprietary algorithms, or in-house software development are evidenced in the disclosed materials.

The business model is a hybrid direct-to-consumer wellness studio. Recurring subscription/membership revenue comes from in-studio group classes and the on-demand library; one-time fees are generated by the 200-hour Teacher Training ($2,900 per cohort with a $500 deposit and a 50% scholarship available), advanced and specialized workshops (e.g., Creative Relaxation at $195, Chair Yoga at $95), the Costa Rica retreat ($1,480 shared / $1,980 private occupancy), private sessions, and gift certificates. Drop-in class pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is primarily local in-person at Deerfield Beach with global reach via Zoom, on-demand streaming, and the Costa Rica retreat. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, social media (Instagram/Facebook @yogacenterdb), and the Arketa booking flow. Customer segments are horizontal: adult practitioners of all levels, aspiring yoga teachers, wellness seekers for healing services, and specialized populations including children with autism and seniors requiring chair yoga.

Name

Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach

Legal name

Yoga Center, LLC

Website

https://yogacenterdb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach is South Florida's oldest active yoga studio, founded in 1968 and operated as Yoga Center, LLC. It offers daily group classes, on-demand streaming, private healing sessions, Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training, and Costa Rica retreats to local and online wellness consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yoga and Wellness Studio Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Yoga Instruction (Hatha/Vinyasa/Flow) (HSADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private 1:1 Yoga/Pilates & Small-Group Sessions (HSADACAI), Yoga, Pilates & Mind-Body Movement Education (EDAAAHAC), Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra (HSADACAF), Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA)

Keywords

• Yoga studio classes
• Yoga teacher training
• Wellness retreats
• Private yoga sessions
• Holistic healing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Group Yoga Classes: In-person group yoga classes including Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Sivananda, Kundalini, and Qi Gong. Offered via drop-in, class packages, or membership through Arketa platform.
2. Online/On-Demand Classes: Recorded and live-streamed yoga classes available through the studio's on-demand platform and Zoom.
3. Teacher Training Programs: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training ($2,900 total) and Advanced Teacher Training workshops. Includes 200-hour certification compliant with Yoga Alliance standards. Deposit of $500 required.
4. Private Sessions: One-on-one sessions for Reiki Healing, Hypnotherapy, and Private Yoga. Offered by appointment, primarily with owner Melissa D'Errico.
5. Yoga Retreats: Organized retreats including Costa Rica trips (April 6-12, 2026 at Vida Asana). Pricing: Shared Occupancy $1,480, Private Occupancy $1,980. Includes accommodation, meals, yoga sessions, and excursions.
6. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for yoga classes and healing experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach operates a traditional yoga studio offering daily in-person group yoga classes across multiple disciplines (Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Mat Pilates, Sivananda, Kundalini, Qi Gong), an on-demand streaming library, Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour teacher training programs, specialized workshops, private sessions (yoga, Reiki, hypnotherapy), sound baths, and Costa Rica wellness retreats. The studio serves individual students, aspiring yoga teachers, and specialized populations including children with autism and seniors.

Product overview

Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach is South Florida's original yoga studio (est. 1968) offering a comprehensive wellness ecosystem centered around yoga practice and education. The core offering consists of daily in-studio group yoga classes (Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Mat Pilates, Sivananda, Kundalini, Qi Gong) and an On Demand streaming library for remote practice. The studio provides private services including yoga sessions, Reiki healing, hypnotherapy, and sound baths. Educational offerings include 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance certified), Advanced Teacher Training workshops, Children's Yoga Teacher Training, and specialized programs. The product portfolio extends to wellness retreats (Costa Rica) and gift certificates. The business integrates with Arketa for client booking/portal, Zoom for online training, and Zelle for payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connected by Yoga: A podcast featuring yogic philosophy, the eight limbs, Yoga Sutras, and the essence of Sadhana, recorded from the Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach.
• Creative Relaxation

Products and services

• Group Yoga Classes
• On Demand Streaming Classes
• Private Yoga Sessions
• Reiki Healing Sessions
• Hypnotherapy Sessions
• Sound Bath Sessions
• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
• Advanced Teacher Training Workshops

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vida Asana Eco-Retreat CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Vida Asana is the venue partner for the Yoga Center's annual Costa Rica retreat (April 6-12, 2026). Located in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, 90 minutes from San Jose Airport. Family-owned retreat center created in 2002, offering open-air jungle Yoga Shalas, organic meals, and adventure excursions. The partnership provides an immersive retreat experience combining yoga practice with nature immersion.
• ArketacoreTechnology or IntegrationArketa is the client portal and booking platform used by Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach. Provides class scheduling, membership management, appointment booking for private services, retreat registration, and teacher training enrollment. The platform powers the studio's online client experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CorePower Yoga: Large national yoga studio chain offering heated, power, and yoga fitness classes with memberships and teacher training; competes for the same South Florida consumer wallet but with a much broader, fitness-oriented brand rather than a single heritage studio.
• YogaWorks: Established multi-location yoga studio operator offering group classes, teacher training programs, and digital content; relevant as a broader incumbent competing for both yoga students and aspiring teachers in the same education segment.
• Y7 Studio: Boutique yoga chain operating hip-hop themed heated flow classes with a digitally native brand targeting younger consumers; relevant as a counter-positioning example of where the modern yoga consumer is being pulled.

Emerging players

• Glo (YogaGlo): Subscription-based digital yoga and meditation platform with on-demand class libraries and live streaming; directly comparable to YCDB's On Demand / Zoom offering and a key substitute for local studio practice.
• Down Dog App: Procedurally generated yoga, meditation, and fitness app offering low-cost subscriptions; a relevant competitor for beginner and at-home practitioners who might otherwise attend a local studio like YCDB.

Direct peers

• Arhanta Yoga Ashram: Traditional yoga ashram offering 200-hour and 300/500-hour teacher trainings, residential retreats, and online courses; directly comparable to YCDB's Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour teacher training and advanced workshops.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Yoga education and retreat center offering teacher training, yoga therapy certifications, and wellness programs—directly comparable to Yoga Center's training-plus-retreat model and philosophy-driven curriculum (Yoga Sutras, ayurveda, Kripalu-trained faculty on YCDB's roster).
• Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers: Global network of traditional yoga ashrams and centers offering Hatha yoga, teacher training, and retreats with a lineage-based philosophy similar to Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach's traditional, lineage-rooted approach. Founder Louise Goldberg herself trained at the Sivananda center in Quebec.

Others

• Vida Asana Eco-Retreat Center: Family-owned eco-retreat center in Costa Rica that hosts YCDB's annual retreat; relevant as the venue partner and a comparable small, lineage-driven wellness retreat operator serving yoga and meditation guests.
• Ma Yoga Shakti Mission: Yoga mission organization from which YCDB was originally founded in 1968; relevant as the lineage origin and a comparable traditional yoga organization operating in the same spiritual/yoga education space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yogacenterdb
• Instagraminstagram.com/yogacenterdb
• Xx.com/yogadeerfield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yoga-center-of-deerfield-beach

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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