New yoga studio software
Booking system for new yoga studios in Australia
Opening your first studio? CoreBookings (formerly KRIYA) gets your timetable, intro offers, class packs and Stripe payments live before day one, without lock-in.
Australian company · Plans from A$59/month · No lock-in
Trusted by studios that started small
- 50+ active studios
- 56,000+ monthly bookings
- Australian support
- No lock-in contracts
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Yoga Light
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Simply Yoga
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Coogee Yoga
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The Yoga House
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Yoga Sisters
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Flourish Yoga
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Tidal Yoga
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ASMY Adelaide
Not just another SaaS
Built by someone who teaches yoga
Hi, I’m Frank. I’ve been building booking software for over 25 years and teaching yoga for the last 8. I started CoreBookings because new studio owners deserve something simple, and someone who understands the chaos of week one.
We’re a small Australian team. When you’re stuck setting up your first timetable, you often talk directly to me, not a ticket queue overseas.
- 25+ years building booking software
- Teaching yoga myself for 8 years
- Australian company, Australian support
- New studios often talk directly to the founder
Before you open
Get bookings live before day one
Don’t wait until the mats are down. Publish your timetable, sell intro offers and class packs, and let students book and pay online, so opening week starts with names on the list, not empty spots.
- Public booking page, no website required to start
- Collect leads and follow up by email and SMS
- Sell packs and memberships now, set the date they start
- Stripe payments into your Australian bank account
Before the doors open
Open with a list, not an empty room
Fit-out takes weeks. Use that time to collect interest and take payment for packs and memberships that start on opening day.
Collect leads, then stay in touch
Share a simple form before you open. Names land in CoreBookings, not a separate spreadsheet. Nurture them by email, and by SMS if they opt in, so opening week is people you already know.
Sell now. Start on opening day.
Sell intro offers, class packs and memberships while the paint dries. Students pay now. Set the date memberships begin so billing and access start when the first class runs, not the day they buy.
Before you sign a lease
Plan the numbers, then open the timetable
A new Australian studio usually starts with a quiet room, a founder on the teaching roster, and rent that does not wait for occupancy to catch up. Run the free calculator before you lock in a bond or a 5-class day.
A full day is 5 classes
Morning, mid-morning, lunch, afternoon, evening. That is a typical single-room timetable. Empty off-peak classes still cost about $60 plus super if you hire a teacher.
Year 1 is quieter than year 2
Most rooms do not open at 60% full. Model a launch fill rate, the months it takes to mature, and the cash you need for fit-out, bond and a soft start.
Teach some classes yourself
Founders often cover 8-10 classes a week. Those hours do not pay a teacher rate, which is often the difference between a loss and a surplus in the first year.
Three essentials
What new yoga studios need from day one
Teacher training gets you on the mat. Running a studio needs systems for money, marketing and how students find you.
Know your numbers
Once classes are live, track packs, memberships and class revenue in one place so you can hire teachers and watch cash flow without a spreadsheet maze. Model the opening year in the revenue calculator first if you are still sizing the room.
Get found and fill classes
Opening the door isn’t enough. Collect interest before you open, share a booking link, and send reminders, so neighbours already know when to come.
Look professional online
Students expect to book and pay on their phone. A live timetable and optional free booking page mean you’re ready before the website is perfect.
Mobile app
Your studio in their pocket
Students book, manage packs and check in from their phone, so you spend less time on admin and more time welcoming people in week one.
- Client booking
- Upcoming bookings
- Membership & packs
“Incredibly easy to set up and use, especially as a new yoga teacher.”
Bella Mae Yoga
Why new studios choose CoreBookings
Simple enough for week one. Ready for year two.
You don’t need enterprise software on day one. You need bookings, payments and a clear view of who’s coming, at a price that makes sense while you grow.
Affordable while you grow
Plans from A$59/month + GST. No lock-in. Cancel anytime if it isn’t the right fit, built for small and new studios, not only big chains.
Stop chasing payments
Sell intro offers, packs and memberships online. Students pay before class. Less awkward door-side collection; clearer cash flow from the start.
Less admin, more teaching
Automated booking emails, optional SMS, attendance check-in and reports, so opening a studio doesn’t mean living in your inbox.
What you get
Everything you need to take your first bookings
- Public booking page and embeddable timetable
- Lead form to collect interest before you open
- Sell packs and memberships now, start them on a date you choose
- Recurring classes, workshops, courses and privates
- Waiting lists when popular classes fill up
- Automated booking emails and optional SMS
- Reports for attendance, sales and cash flow
- Australian support from the team that builds the product
Payments
Get paid online, or at the door
Connect Stripe for card payments into your Australian bank account. Still take cash or EFTPOS at the studio when that suits your community. Sell drop-ins, packs, term enrolments and recurring memberships from one timetable.
- Stripe fees + 1% platform fee, transparent
- Book now, pay later if you allow it
- Promo codes for launch offers
- Courses and terms students prepay in full
Why Australian studios choose us
Built here. Supported here.
Overseas platforms often mean US support hours, USD pricing and tools that were never designed for how Australian studios open and run. CoreBookings is local by default, often with the founder on the other end of the email.
- Australian registered company
- Australian support in your timezone
- GST-ready invoicing
- No currency conversions
- Australian Stripe payouts
- Talk to real people, often the founder
FAQ
Questions new yoga studios ask before they open
Straight answers on setup, leads, selling before you open, payments and the free trial.
How long does setup take for a brand-new studio?
Most new studios are up and running within a few days. Many take their first paid booking the same day once Stripe is connected and the timetable is live, even before the physical studio opens.
Do I need a website to start taking bookings?
No. You can share a CoreBookings booking page and start accepting bookings and payments. You can also embed the timetable on a site later, or use the free booking page while you build your brand.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Start a free trial to build your timetable, test intro offers and see how students book, before you commit. Start free trial.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no lock-in contracts and no cancellation fees. Cancel anytime if CoreBookings isn’t the right fit.
Do I need Stripe?
Yes for online card payments. You connect your own Stripe account so payouts go straight to you. Fees are Stripe’s rates plus 1%. Clients can still book now and pay later at the studio if you allow it, including cash or EFTPOS.
Can I collect leads before the studio opens?
Yes. Share a lead form from your booking page or website. People who are not ready to buy still leave a name and email. Follow up by email, and by SMS if they opt in, then convert them to a client when they book. See how Sanará Studio does this.
Can I sell intro offers, packs and memberships before we open?
Yes. Sell drop-ins, intro specials, class packs and recurring memberships while fit-out is still underway. Students pay now. Set the date memberships start so billing and access begin on opening day, not the day they buy.
Can students book a single class or a whole course?
Yes. Offer one-off classes or courses/terms (for example 8 or 10 classes) that students prepay and get booked into automatically.
Is CoreBookings an Australian company with local support?
Yes. CoreBookings is an Australian registered company with support in your timezone. New studios often talk directly to the founder, not an overseas ticket queue.
Is pricing in AUD, and do you handle GST?
Yes. Plans are priced in Australian dollars from A$59/month + GST. Invoices are GST-ready.
Can I send SMS to fill last-minute spots?
Yes. An optional SMS marketing add-on lets you text opted-in clients about open spots and waitlist moves. Prepaid credits mean you only pay for what you send. See SMS marketing.
How much could a new yoga studio make?
It depends on room size, classes per day, occupancy and what you pay teachers. Use our free yoga studio revenue calculator to model a typical Australian opening: 5 classes a day, a $60 teacher rate, cash to open and a quieter first year.
I already have a studio. Is this the right page?
This page is for teachers and owners opening a new space. If you’re already running classes and comparing software, see our yoga studio booking software page.
Going further
Launch tips and proof from real studios
Estimate first-year revenue, try a studio name, then read launch tips and stories from studios already on CoreBookings.
Ready to open with a list already warming up?
Start a free trial, or book a short walkthrough tailored to how you’ll collect leads, sell packs and set memberships to start on opening day.