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Honest, specific writing on pricing, software, and the day-to-day of running a pilates or yoga studio: no-shows, deposits, memberships, and switching tools.

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What to charge for studio classes in 2026: a pricing benchmark

A 2026 pricing benchmark for boutique studio classes across pilates, yoga, barre, dance, and pole — drop-in, class pack, membership, and private ranges in the UK, US, and Australia, with the method to set your own number.

4 July 202612 min read

Operations

How to get your first clients when you open a studio

A practical launch playbook for filling a brand-new studio's schedule: who to open to first, the offer that gets a yes, getting found locally, and turning every first-timer into two — no marketing budget required.

30 June 20269 min read

Pricing

How to price class packs and memberships (so they actually sell)

A practical way to price single classes, class packs and memberships for a small studio — the discount ladder that rewards commitment, the break-even every member should cross, and why fewer options sell more.

30 June 20269 min read

Operations

How to run an intro offer that turns first-timers into regulars

Most studio intro offers bring people in once and never convert them. Here is how to shape, price and time an intro offer so trials become pack buyers and members — with the next step built in, not bolted on.

30 June 20269 min read

Pricing

Is Junocal really cheaper than Mindbody if you have 200+ clients?

Junocal is flat per plan, so it doesn't charge by client count — but does the cost advantage hold at 200, 400 or 1,000 clients? Yes, and the gap widens. The worked numbers, plus where Mindbody can come out lower.

23 June 20268 min read

Industry

Migration timeline from Mariana Tek to Junocal (real numbers)

How long it actually takes to move a reformer studio from Mariana Tek to Junocal: five business days from export to live, the six steps in order, and how to handle a 12–24 month annual contract without paying twice.

23 June 20268 min read

Pricing

What does Walla charge for SMS vs Junocal?

Both Walla and Junocal treat SMS as a paid add-on, not a free inclusion, and both publish the price. The difference is the model: Walla charges a flat $100/month for Two-Way Text Messaging with no published per-message rate, while Junocal publishes per-message economics. The verified numbers.

What to charge for studio classes in 2026: a pricing benchmark

How to get your first clients when you open a studio

How to price class packs and memberships (so they actually sell)

How to run an intro offer that turns first-timers into regulars

Is Junocal really cheaper than Mindbody if you have 200+ clients?

Migration timeline from Mariana Tek to Junocal (real numbers)

What does Walla charge for SMS vs Junocal?

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