How Big Your Yoga Studio Should Be

A yoga studio needs to hold more than just a space for your students to practice yoga. Of
course, it is an important aspect, but also you need a space for signing paperwork and
performing the other essential aspects of your business. You also need to consider what will be
held in that space, besides your yoga students of course. Some things include space for the
yoga studio itself, a locker room or two, you will probably also want an office space, as well as
extra storage space and maybe a lobby / reception area.
The estimated amount of space needed per yoga student should be about 21 square feet
for each student. Locker rooms are important because it will give your yoga students
space to store their belongings without stress of them being tampered with. You will also
need extra storage space to store whatever is not in immediate use. This will keep the
studio, office, and other areas free from clutter, which your yoga students may find
inconsistent with the Zen atmosphere they were hoping for.
Also, a lobby / reception area is a great spot for new clients to sign up with your studio. The
reception area should be the most appealing room in your studio, think of it as the face of your
business the first space potential client’s see.

Yoga Studio

The accepted amount of space you should provide for each yoga student is 21 square feet per.
This space will ensure your students have room to perform all and any poses. They should also
have a comfortable amount of space between each other. There should of course also be room
for the instructor and space to store any yoga mats for any late yoga students. Also consider
adding some benches along the walls for taking breaks and space for decor would add to the
overall Zen vibe you should achieve in your studio.
The amount of studio space you have will directly limit the number of students you can teach at
one time. You can always offer different classes at different times so you have a constant flow of
rotating students. But the studio size will directly impact how many yoga students you have
paying for classes with you. If your space is too small you may end up turning away students
from class. Turning away students should be avoided as much as possible, so when you are
looking for your yoga studio space keep in mind what an ideal number of students you want to
attending.

Locker Rooms

Giving your yoga students a secure space to store their belongings allows them to fully relax
during their yoga practice. Instead of them worrying about their wallet, they are fully immersed in
what they are doing in class that day. Having two locker rooms is ideal, one for men and another
for women, unless you plan on having a gender exclusive yoga studio. However, keep in mind a
gender exclusive business is eliminating potentially half of the clients you could be drawing in.
Also, consider if you want to provide locks for the lockers or if you want the lockers to already
have a lock installed in them. You can also have some lockers without locks for new yoga
students to use as a temporary space. Also, think about what the estimated size you want the
lockers to be? Should they be large enough to hold a curled-up yoga mat or just clothes?

An Office Space

This would be a space designated for maintaining your books and is also great to use for any
back-end work that needs to be done for your studio. You can keep your earnings in this space
too. Installing a separate lock on this door adds a level of security to your business. An office will
allow you to establish a level of professionalism with your client’s as well. An office space can

be a great place to meet client’s one-on-one. If you want your office to exist for meeting client’s
you want to be sure to maintain the image of your studio in your office space too.
Because you may be meeting clients in the office space be sure to keep if clear of stacks of
paper or other unsightly clutter. Also try keeping the feeling of Zen in your office. To achieve this
try adding fresh flowers to the space. Also, you can add things which are calming and smell nice
like incense, an air freshener or a candle. Another way to get the same calming feeling is to use
Fen shui to create harmony in the space.

Extra Storage

Another method of maintaining a level of professionalism with your yoga students is to have the
studio space as clear as possible. This is achieved by having a designated room for the storage
of any unsightly items which are needed to maintain your business can be kept away from the
student’s view. There should be a system to the organization in the storage room as well. For
example, if you store your mop in this room keep it separate from the extra yoga mats.
You may also be using that extra storage space to clean used mats between yoga sessions.
You may also want to clean your yoga blocks in this space as well. Having a sink in that extra
storage space makes the cleanup of the yoga mats and blocks simpler. So, when you are
looking a space try to keep an eye out for a cleaning supplies closet with one. The storage
holding that mop and other cleaning supplies is an important building block in keeping that
overall feeling of Zen you want for your business.

Lobby

This space needs to be the most presentable, it is a space where the clients should be
comfortable. It will be the first area of your business your clients will see. This area should have
some chairs, maybe a sofa for anyone to sit and wait on if needed. Consider a receptionist desk
as well. Maybe you should hire someone to staff that desk, however, that is dependent on your
business.
The receptionist, if you hire one, should make the client as comfortable as the space makes
them. You want to emerge your yoga students into a desired atmosphere as soon as they arrive.
Maybe try fresh flowers, make the chairs comfortable and maybe use a calming scent. You
should be able to use the look of your lobby as an introduction to your business, it should have
client’s asking to see more.
How big your yoga studio should be, is a question with a few considerations. First of all, how
many yoga students do you plan to hold in the space during each session? The number of
students you are expecting will determine how much studio space you need. Also, consider
locker rooms, what type of lockers do you want to provide your students? Do you want tall
lockers with electronic locks, or maybe lockers with manual locks that can only hold clothes?
Your office space should be a space that has thought put into it too. It is a space for you to do
back-end paperwork necessary for keeping the yoga studio operating, it’s also a great
opportunity to show client’s the professionalism your yoga business can offer. Another way to
display professionalism with your yoga business is by utilizing extra storage space. Use extra
storage to hide away extra yoga mats, along with any unsightly clutter like mops and any
additional cleaning supplies. A lobby is another important room for a yoga business since it is
the first impression your clients will have of your space.

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I’m a happy individual who happens to be an entrepreneur. I have owned several types of businesses in my life from a coffee shop to an import and export business to an online review business plus a few more and now I create online yoga business resources for those interested in starting new ventures. It’s demanding work but I love it. I do it for those passionate about their business and their goals. That’s why when I meet a yoga business owner in public at a studio or anywhere else I see myself. I know how hard the struggle is to retain clients, find good employees and keep the business growing all while trying to stay competitive.

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