✻ Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra
Ganesha statue with marigolds at Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra

Lauderhill, Florida · Est. 2018 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Jyotirmaya
Yoga Kendra

A Center for Effulgent Yoga

Sharing the timeless wisdom of yoga and meditation — helping individuals uncover self-awareness, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of life.

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✻ FLITE Center Hero Award — Acts of Kindness ✻ City of Sunrise Outstanding Volunteer Services ✻ 4.9★ on Google ✻ Beginner-Friendly Yoga & Meditation Classes

Welcome · Namaste

A Kendra is a knowledge center — and everyone learns at their own pace.

Under the loving guidance of our Guru, Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda, we are dedicated to a mission of sharing the timeless wisdom of yoga and meditation, helping individuals uncover self-awareness, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of life.

Explore our offerings — Meditation, Hatha Yoga, and services across wellness and nutritional and herbal consultation. Traditional practices and knowledge designed for anyone and everyone seeking personal growth and balance.

As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your participation and generosity fuel our mission to bring healing and knowledge to all.

✻ 4.9★ Google · 5.0★ Vagaro ✻ All levels welcome ✻ Small classes · Free parking
The hand-painted lotus mural and altar at our Lauderhill studio A beginners yoga class at Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra

Our Purpose

The Four Paths of Integral Yoga

JYK's purpose is to spread Vedic and Yogic knowledge under the guidance of Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda and the components of Integral Yoga.

Jnana

Wisdom

Going beyond the mind and body with self-reflection.

Raja

Meditation

Using positive thinking, calming the thought waves to reflect out into the world.

Bhakti

Divine Love

Using the tool of divine love to spread kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and courage.

Karma

Action & Service

Combining wisdom, love, and high thinking with every aspect of daily life — including eco-friendly action toward Mother Earth (Bhumi Devi).

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Classes & Services

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Yoga mats ready for a beginners Hatha class at the studio

Beginners Yoga · Hatha

Discover the foundations of yoga in a welcoming and supportive environment. Small classes with soothing meditation, warm-ups, poses, profound relaxation (Yoga Nidra), and meditation (Dhyana).

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Meditation practice

Beginners Meditation

Gently guiding even the busiest, jumpiest minds to a place of tranquility — a simple warm-up, guided meditation, eye exercises, and a beginner's focus on breathing techniques (Pranayama).

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Vaani leading a kids yoga circle

Yoga for Kids (6–12)

Dance, songs, stories, imaginative play, and activities that prepare children for meditation — with tools to feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful inside. Parents are welcome to drop in.

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Nutrition & Herbal Consultation

Discover the transformative power of holistic healing with a comprehensive 90-minute consultation, delivered across two sessions ($300). Our experienced herbalist practitioner designs a tailored herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle protocol addressing digestion, hormonal balance, stress, sleep, immunity, and inflammation. Ongoing Wellness Follow-Up sessions (from $75) keep your protocol evolving with your needs. Herbal remedies, supplements, and vitamins are available separately.

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More Offerings

  • ✻ Private Hatha Yoga Class — $75 · one-on-one guidance from a highly trained Yoga master, tailored to your goals
  • ✻ Satsang (Lectures) — stories and philosophy exploring life's deeper purpose
  • ✻ Sacred Space Rental — $75 / 90 min · our cozy studio for niche yoga teachers, reiki, sound healing, and meditation sessions
  • ✻ Monthly membership for regular students
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At the Studio

Weekly Schedule

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DayTimeClass
Tuesday6:00 – 6:50 PMMeditation — Beginners
Tuesday7:10 – 8:10 PMYoga — Beginners
Wednesday6:00 – 8:00 PMEvening Practice — see Vagaro
Thursday6:30 – 7:30 PMYoga — Beginners
Saturday9:00 – 10:00 AMYoga — Beginners
Saturday10:20 – 11:10 AMMeditation — Beginners
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Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda

Our Spiritual Leader & Guru

Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda

Swami Jyotirmayananda, born on February 3, 1931, in Dumari Buzurg, Bihar, India, embraced spirituality early and took Sanyasa at the age of 22. As a disciple of Swami Sivananda, he served as a professor at the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy, teaching and editing the Yoga Vedanta Journal.

In 1962, he brought the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta to the West, founding the Yoga Research Foundation in Miami and establishing global centers — including Loni Ashram in India and Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra in Switzerland and Florida. Through his lectures, writings, and humanitarian efforts, he became a leading proponent of Integral Yoga, synthesizing ancient traditions for modern life.

Swamiji continues to inspire with his compassion, wisdom, and dedication to serving humanity.

Yoga Research Foundation, Miami

Spiritual Pledge of Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra

  1. 1 To promote Universal Peace and Universal Love.
  2. 2 To spread the Yogic disciplines within spiritual life.
  3. 3 To promote unity among all people, regardless of race, sect, creed, and sex; and harmony among all religions — unifying all prophets, saints, sages, and great teachers.
  4. 4 Regular classes in the teaching of Vedanta, Integral Yoga, other Hindu texts and worldly philosophy.
  5. 5 To promote the cultural growth of humanity through charitable action — animal refuge, environmental awareness, food health, humanitarian efforts, and empowering children projects.
  6. 6 To give guidance, empowerment, and encouragement to aspirants all over the world.
  7. 7 Anyone devoted to the ideals of truth, non-violence, courage, and purity is welcome to help with this mission.
A. Vaani Maharaj-Raghubir teaching tree pose with a young student

Yoga Kendra Director

A. Vaani Maharaj-Raghubir

Karma Yogi Vaani Maharaj is a devotee and disciple of Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda. She was introduced to yoga at a very young age by her father, learning from various Hatha Yoga teachers and Indian Classical dance teachers through her adolescence. In 2008, she was guided to her Satyam (truth) guru, Shri Swami Jyotirmayananda, and took guru diksha in 2011.

Vaani's specialty in Indian Classical and Folk dance, nutritional health, and Integral Yoga gives her teaching a unique style — along with a knack for helping children and youth in the South Florida community, bringing peace and a central focus to their young lives. She has taught classes, lectures, and demonstrations across West Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade County, and in Switzerland.

"Her compassion is palpable and her informative anecdotes make the class extra special." — Andrea G., student
JYK community outreach — kids yoga in the garden

JYK Outreach

Helping At-Risk Teens

Through our programs at the juvenile detention center to our workshops with teens in a diversion program, we bring direction, mindfulness, and purpose. Serving the community through wellness, awareness, and kindness — to create oneness.

"At JYK, service to our community is at the core of what we do. From environmental work to helping those in disadvantaged situations, we believe in the power of service."

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Community Voices

What People Are Saying

This is my favorite yoga studio. The vibes are welcoming from the minute you open the door. The instructors and the space are outstanding. The instructors welcome all skill levels from those that attend yoga classes regularly to the newbie.
— Katie K.
I am disabled, and I've been using this yoga center for over a year. I am blessed to have them in my life. I could hardly even stand without a cane when I first came — now I'm doing beginners yoga with the best of them. She is a lifesaver.
— Paul F.
I really enjoy attending Vaani's yoga classes. Her guidance has been invaluable both spiritually and physically. She creates a welcoming environment where I feel supported in my practice. I highly recommend her classes!
— Michelle L.
The knowledge and experience gained is well beyond anything I could have imagined. The instructions and practices give you great peace and joy. Affordable pricing bringing yoga into anyone's lives without breaking the bank!
— Jones J.
If you want real yoga with the mind/body connection and meditative benefits, this is the place to go. Her compassion is palpable and her informative anecdotes make the class extra special.
— Andrea G.
This is definitely the place for meditation and yoga. It feels so home-y. I learned so much and I can't wait for my next session with Vaani!
— Chi M.

Before Your First Class

Common Questions

Do I need any yoga experience? +

None at all. Every class is beginner-friendly, classes are small, and instructors offer modifications for injuries and all skill levels. Come as you are — everyone learns at their own pace.

What should I bring? +

Just comfortable clothes and water. Yoga mats are available to borrow at the studio, and our small shop has mats and wellness products if you'd like your own.

How much do classes cost? +

Our classes are intentionally affordable — bringing yoga into anyone's life without breaking the bank. Current drop-in rates, monthly memberships, and packages are always listed on Vagaro. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, class revenue directly funds our charitable community programs.

Where do I park, and is the studio accessible? +

Free parking at Oakbrook Plaza — we're the west-side corner unit between the Driving School and the Barber Shop. The studio has disabled access, is kid friendly, and walk-ins are welcome.

What is your cancellation policy? +

Please cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled class or private session. Late cancellations for private lessons or consultations incur a $30 non-refundable fee. In an emergency, reach out directly and we'll work with you.

Begin Your Journey With Us

Visit the Kendra

Jyotirmaya Yoga Kendra

7205 W Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33319

info@jyotiryoga.org
954-241-4617

Our Yoga Center — in Oakbrook Plaza, to the right of the driver's license location. Free parking · Walk-ins welcome · Yoga mats available · Disabled access · Kid friendly. General inquiries and sales: 5–8 PM weekdays.

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Lauderhill, FL
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