The guiding principle to yoga studio layout is:
you want your studio’s personality, layout, and look and feel to be consistent.
This means it transfers to your Web site, videos, e-newsletters, letterhead, blogs, and of course in your studio. Don’t send mixed signals and communications to your audience and clients.
Consider the following:
Studio size
How many people will fit in the space?
This is probably one of the most difficult decisions because you don’t want too few, but you don’t want such a large space that over half of it is empty every class. If you’re looking at a large space that you can afford, see if you can create two yoga spaces out of it. This is great because you can offer two different yoga styles during peak hours (early evenings).
Number of yoga studio rooms
How many yoga studio rooms do you want / can afford? If you can afford it, and the space provides for it, get space large enough for at least 2 and possibly 3 yoga studios. Why? So you can offer a variety of yoga classes during peak times. Only do this if you believe you’ll have the demand and you can contract with quality yoga teachers. If you’re in a small town, multiple studio spaces may not be a viable option for you.
Other yoga studio amenities/facilities to consider and keep in mind
- office space
- retail space
- reading room / lounge space
- bathrooms in the studio (imperative)
- spa facility (sauna, massage, steam room, showers, pool, etc.)
- juice / coffee bar (you can run it or lease the space to another company)
- change rooms / locker rooms
- smaller yoga studio for private lessons or practice area.
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