About Us
Established in 1968 and incorporated in 1972, our center is the oldest active yoga studio in South Florida. The Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach was opened by Madhu over fifty years ago in memory of her daughter, a young yogini, Gail Teichmann. Gail had served youth and cared for animals at a Ma Yoga Shakti Mission in India. From Madhu, Dotty Zevin took over and owned the center for 27 years. Louise Goldberg became the owner/ director in 2016. Melissa D’Errico, E-RYT500, YACEP, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master Teacher, has been with the Yoga Center as Assistant Studio Manager since 2017 alongside Louise. On January 1, 2025, she proudly became the new owner of the studio.
Today the Yoga Center hosts a variety of yoga classes every day of the week. Day and night classes include Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Full Body Vinyasa, Ashtanga Flow, Qi Gong, Sivananda, Yoga Nidra, Sound Baths, Kundalini and Mat Pilates.
Newcomers are welcome. We encourage you to try different classes to find the ones that work best for you. Our teachers represent many different backgrounds of yoga. All are Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance.
At the heart of the Yoga Center is its 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, launched in 1988 under the tutelage of JoAnn Evans. Louise Goldberg, E-RYT500, MA, C-IAYT, a certified Yoga Therapist with over 40 years of teaching experience, leads the program as the Director of Curriculum and Teacher Training. The training kicks off every fall.
"The Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach is more than a yoga studio - it is a historical landmark of our South Florida yoga community. It is a treasure trove of experience, devotion, and integrity in the life and practice of the yogic path." ~ Silvana Soleri
Classes
Newcomers to yoga are welcome to attend any class. We suggest you try different teachers to find the class that works best for your needs. We encourage you to trust yourself and what your body feels willing and able to do on any given day.
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A Heartfelt Note on Gratitude
With deep reverence and a heart full of gratitude, I step forward as the new steward of Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, honoring the 56-year lineage of this sacred space. This studio has been a sanctuary for countless souls—holding the breath, movement, and devotion of those who came before us. It is a privilege to carry this light forward, weaving tradition with new possibilities, as we continue to grow together as a community.
To all who have walked through these doors—past, present, and future—thank you. Thank you for your presence, your practice, and the energy you bring to this sacred ground. Yoga is more than postures; it is a path, a journey of self-discovery, connection, and awakening. May we continue to share in this journey, supporting one another with compassion, wisdom, and love.
With an open heart, I bow to this lineage, this space, and to you. May we continue to breathe, move, and evolve together.
With love and light,
Melissa D’Errico
"This is a great studio with knowledgeable instructors who understand your personal physical limitations. All levels of classes to choose from. Never disappoints."
