Industry News
Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Yoga Studio
Membership verification, key-person risk, and lease terms separate profitable studio acquisitions from value traps in 2026's dual market of distressed sellers and PE consolidators.
Industry News
Industry News
CorePower Yoga Instructor Pay: What Teachers Actually Earn
CorePower instructors average $20–$27/hour, well below industry standards. Recent unionization efforts and $3M in settlements reveal compensation gaps.
Industry News
Yoga Alliance Registration Guide: 2027 Changes & Deadlines
Step-by-step registration process, costs, and timeline for RYT credentials before January 2027 overhaul introduces testing and CPR requirements.
Studio Business
How Many Classes Should a New Yoga Studio Offer Per Week?
New studios should start with 12-15 classes weekly and scale based on capacity utilization data, not assumptions. Here's the financial case for starting lean.
Studio Business
Kids Yoga: Is It Worth Adding to Your Studio Schedule?
Children's yoga now represents 18% of studio attendance with 68% retention rates, but requires specialized certification, insurance, and energy management.
Studio Business
Subleasing Studio Space: Low-Cost Entry for Yoga Instructors
Shared-space models cut startup costs to $10K–$25K versus $100K+ build-outs, but the Yoga 101 closure shows risks. What instructors need to know in 2026.
Studio Business
How Much Does It Really Cost to Open a Yoga Studio in 2026?
Yoga studio startup costs range from $80K to $400K in 2026, with hot yoga HVAC adding $25K-$80K and working capital the most underestimated expense at $15K-$35K.
Studio Business
Teacher Contracts: What to Include to Protect Your Studio
Misclassification penalties now exceed $150,000 per studio. Learn which contract elements protect operations while maintaining teacher trust in 2026.
Industry News
What Franchise Disclosure Documents Don't Tell You (2026)
The FTC's $17M Xponential settlement exposes critical gaps in FDD compliance. What yoga studio operators must know about Items 7, 19, and 20 before investing.
Studio Business
Should Your Yoga Studio Offer Virtual Classes in 2026?
Virtual classes boost profit margins up to 80%, but hybrid teaching creates instructor compensation gaps and capacity challenges. Here's how to decide.
Instructor Education
RPYT Certification: Cost, Requirements & Market Demand 2026
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher certification requires 85 hours of training plus prerequisites. Investment ranges $295–$2,095, with income premiums of $10–$25 per class.
Studio Business
How to Market Yoga Retreats Online: A 2026 Guide
Retreat booking behavior has compressed dramatically—52% now book within three days. Discover the dual-track marketing strategies that fill seats in 2026.