Thinking about opening a yoga studio? This calculator shows you exactly how many students you need per class to cover your costs, how quickly you’ll recover your startup investment, and what your monthly profit looks like at different attendance levels.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual results vary based on location, lease terms, local competition, seasonality, and many other factors. Results should not be considered financial advice. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Startup costs typically range from $15,000 for a minimal build-out in a shared or sublease space to $150,000+ for a fully custom studio. The biggest variables are renovation costs, lease deposits, and equipment. Use the calculator above to model your specific situation and see how those upfront costs affect your payback timeline.
It depends on your rent, overhead, and pricing. A studio with $6,000/month in fixed costs running 20 classes a week at $18 average revenue per visit typically needs around 5–8 students per class just to cover costs. The calculator gives you your exact number based on your inputs.
Most studios reach monthly profitability within 3–12 months, but recovering the full startup investment usually takes 6–24 months depending on how much you invested upfront. Studios that open with lower build-out costs and an existing student following tend to get there faster.
This is the blended average across all your pricing tiers. If half your students pay $25 drop-in and half use unlimited memberships at an effective $12/visit, your average revenue per visit is around $18. It’s almost always lower than your drop-in rate — most studios see a blended average of $12–$22.
The essentials are rent, utilities, insurance, booking/payment software, music licensing, and marketing. If you hire other teachers or front desk staff, payroll becomes your second-largest expense after rent. Budget $4,000–$10,000/month in total fixed costs for a single-room studio, more if you’re running multiple rooms or a larger space.
