five keys yoga

What five keys yoga does

Five Keys Yoga, LLC is a privately held yoga studio operating from a single physical location at 1818 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood. The studio offers a portfolio of in-person group yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including Gentle, Slow Flow, Restorative, and Yoga Nidra styles, plus a dedicated children's and teens program and "Bring Yoga to You" outreach to schools, offices, and community organizations. The company's most differentiated offering is Yoga for All Abilities (YAA), the Sonia Sumar Method, a 50+-year-old therapeutic yoga framework originally developed for children with Down Syndrome and now adapted for ADD/ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and other disabilities. The studio also runs a 200-hour yoga teacher training program with a YAA certification track, plus private yoga therapy sessions delivered by IAYT-credentialed therapists coordinated with medical professionals.

The business operates a hybrid physical-digital model: in-studio classes at the Belmont Avenue location, live-streamed classes delivered via Zoom, and subscription-based on-demand video collections (Rest & Reset, Energize & Engage, Ultimate Collection) delivered through the WithRibbon platform. Booking, membership management, and payments are handled through the Momence platform. Pricing includes a $50 / two-week unlimited new-student intro offer, per-class and class-pack rates, monthly on-demand subscriptions with a 7-day free trial, teacher-training tuition, and a work-study program exchanging studio labor for free classes. The customer base spans four segments: general adult practitioners, families and children, individuals with disabilities/special needs, and aspiring yoga teachers.

Five Keys Yoga is co-owned by Rita Alviar (Community Engagement Director) and Erin Haddock (Community Development Director, C-IAYT / E-RYT 500 / RCYT / YACEP), supported by a Studio Manager, two Assistant Managers, and 11+ certified yoga instructors. The company is an independent, women-run LLC with no external investors or parent company. Operating geographies cover the Chicago metropolitan area in-person with global distribution for on-demand content.

Name

five keys yoga

Legal name

Five Keys Yoga, LLC

Website

https://5keysyoga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Five Keys Yoga, LLC is a privately held Chicago yoga studio in Roscoe Village offering group classes, kids' yoga, teacher training, and the licensed Yoga for All Abilities (Sonia Sumar Method) therapeutic program for individuals with disabilities, delivered in-studio, via live stream, and through on-demand subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yoga Studio Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Kids & Family Yoga (HSADACAK), Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra (HSADACAF), Private 1:1 Yoga/Pilates & Small-Group Sessions (HSADACAI), Meditation Apps, Digital Courses & Online Communities (HSADAJAH)

Keywords

• Group yoga classes
• Yoga therapy services
• Yoga teacher training
• Adaptive yoga programs
• Kids yoga instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Group Yoga Classes: Revenue from drop-in classes, class packs, and unlimited yoga passes for in-studio and live stream attendance
2. On-Demand Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to pre-recorded yoga classes including Rest & Reset Collection, Energize & Engage Collection, and Ultimate Collection
3. Yoga Teacher Training: 200-hour yoga teacher training programs including Yoga for All Abilities certification
4. Yoga Therapy Services: Private yoga therapy sessions for individuals with special needs or therapeutic goals
5. Work-Study Program: Exchange program providing free yoga classes in return for studio cleaning/organizational work

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Five Keys Yoga operates a Chicago-based yoga studio offering group classes for adults, kids and teens yoga, yoga therapy, and yoga teacher training. Its signature offering is Yoga for All Abilities (the licensed Sonia Sumar Method), which delivers adaptive yoga to children and adults with disabilities. Services are delivered through an in-person studio, live stream via Zoom, on-demand video subscriptions, and outreach programs brought to schools and workplaces.

Product overview

Five Keys Yoga is a yoga studio providing a portfolio of in-person and virtual yoga services. The core offering includes group studio classes at their Roscoe Village Chicago location, live stream classes via Zoom, and on-demand video subscriptions. Specialized offerings include Yoga for All Abilities (the Sonia Sumar Method) for students with disabilities, Yoga Therapy services, Kids and Teens yoga, and Yoga Teacher Training programs. The studio also offers outreach programs bringing yoga to schools and workplaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Group Yoga Classes
• Kids & Teens Yoga Classes
• Yoga for All Abilities (YAA)
• Yoga Therapy
• Yoga Teacher Training
• Live Stream Classes
• On-Demand Yoga Video Library
• Bring Yoga to You (Outreach)

Quantifiable outcome

• Children show improved focus, motor coordination, and emotional expression
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Five Keys Yoga therapists are credentialed by IAYT, ensuring professional standards in yoga therapy practice.
• Gallagher WayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for outdoor yoga classes at Gallagher Way venue, expanding reach to community events

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Yoga Ed. Provides yoga-based wellness programs for schools, educators, and youth, including teacher training and curriculum. Overlaps directly with Five Keys' "Bring Yoga to You" school outreach and youth teacher training offerings.
• YoKid: Nonprofit focused on bringing yoga and mindfulness to children and teens, including outreach programs and teacher training. Comparable to Five Keys' kids and school yoga outreach, with a similar mission-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Modo Yoga: International community-driven yoga studio chain with teacher training programs. Comparable to Five Keys in its community mission and teacher training offering, but operates globally with multiple studios.
• Peloton: Connected fitness platform with subscriptions across yoga, strength, and cardio. Peloton's yoga content competes for the same digital yoga time and spend as Five Keys' on-demand library, though at massive scale.
• CorePower Yoga: Large U.S. yoga studio chain offering group classes, teacher training, and on-demand content. Operates at a much greater scale than Five Keys but competes for the same general adult yoga student in the broader Chicago market.
• YogaWorks: Multi-location yoga studio chain with class offerings, teacher training programs, and digital content. Comparable in service mix (classes + training + digital) but at significantly broader scale and geographic reach.
• Y7 Studio: Boutique yoga studio chain with a strong community and brand identity. Shares Five Keys' community-led, lifestyle-positioned GTM and subscription-driven class model, though at a larger scale and different aesthetic.

Direct peers

• Glo (formerly YogaGlo): Online yoga and meditation platform with on-demand classes and live streams. Directly competes with Five Keys' on-demand and live stream offerings for the digital yoga subscriber.
• Down Dog (app): Subscription-based yoga app offering procedurally generated classes across styles. Directly comparable to Five Keys' on-demand subscription offering and competes for the same digital yoga consumer.
• Special Yoga: Founded by Sonia Sumar, the originator of the Yoga for All Abilities method. Five Keys Yoga is explicitly a licensee of this method in Chicago, making Special Yoga the closest direct peer in the adaptive yoga niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5-keys-yoga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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