zenyogi

zenyogi is a web service for yoga studios that combines a hosted site, scheduling, bookings, payments, and member administration. It suits owners running both in-person and online classes who want one calendar and one booking path. The main trade-off is the Free tier’s two-offering ceiling and 8% platform fee, while paid tiers remove that fee and add operational tools.

Overview

A studio can use zenyogi’s hosted website or embed its schedule into an existing site. One calendar handles studio and online classes, and customers can book from a mobile-friendly page, view their passes, and receive email reminders. This keeps the customer journey web-based, but there is no native mobile app or SMS messaging.

Payments cover drop-ins, class cards, and memberships through SEPA, cards, or Apple Pay. Connecting Stripe, PayPal, or SumUp gives studios a choice of payment processor. Member records can be exported or deleted through account features. Studios remain controllers of member data, while zenyogi processes it under its GDPR Article 28 DPA; the security provisions include TLS in transit, authenticated access, role controls, separation between businesses, offered encryption at rest, backups, and logging.

Key features

Scheduling and booking

Automatic waitlists fill seats when cancellations occur, reducing manual follow-up for popular sessions. That feature, together with booking windows, starts in Studio rather than Free. Free still allows unlimited classes and basic events, but only two offerings can be published, so it works for a very small or experimental schedule rather than a broad timetable.

Online and on-demand teaching

Live bookings can trigger emailed meeting links, and studios can send recorded follow-ups. A video library supports free or members-only on-demand classes, making zenyogi suitable for a hybrid studio that wants to extend access beyond scheduled visits. Online enrollment and payments are supported within the same system.

Site and commerce tools

Studio adds a custom domain, page builder, shop, gift cards, invoices, unlimited one-time offerings, and zero platform fee. Plus adds recurring memberships, promo codes, email campaigns, Challenge Orb, co-owner accounts, and a white-label site. Those additions matter when a studio is building repeat revenue or sharing administration; they are unnecessary overhead for a solo teacher with occasional classes.

Pricing

Free is a sensible way to launch with two published offerings, but the 8% fee can outweigh its zero subscription as sales grow. Studio is the practical level for a fuller schedule or a business that wants fee-free platform billing and stronger site controls. Plus is aimed at studios running memberships, marketing campaigns, and multi-person administration; it offers little reason to upgrade if one-time classes are all you sell.

Platforms

zenyogi runs on the web. Its responsive hosted site supports mobile booking, pass viewing, and reminders, but customers do not get a native app.

Who it's for

Choose zenyogi if you operate a yoga studio that needs a branded web presence, class reservations, online or on-demand instruction, and payment handling in one place. Free suits a pilot or very small timetable. Studio fits a growing schedule with one-time sales, while Plus suits membership-led studios with co-owners and active email promotion. Look elsewhere if native apps, SMS communication, or Urban Sports Club integration are essential.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One calendar covers in-person and online classes, reducing split scheduling.
• Pro: Waitlists and emailed live-session links support fuller, hybrid programs.
• Pro: SEPA, card, and Apple Pay billing plus Stripe, PayPal, or SumUp connections provide payment flexibility.
• Con: Free permits only two published offerings and charges an 8% platform fee.
• Con: No native app, SMS, or Urban Sports Club connection limits customer-channel options.

Alternatives

TeamUp is a better fit when Android, iOS, API, and web access or a free setup with five sub-calendars and five users matters more than zenyogi’s hosted yoga-site focus. WellnessLiving suits businesses seeking a broader paid platform with staff and client apps; its Starter plan is $62 a month billed annually. Zenamu is worth considering for a free tier capped at 30 orders per month and one teacher account, or a higher-volume paid tier. ClassWolf fits course-based operations, with its free Cub plan capped at three courses, three disciplines, three teachers, and 30 students and no payment collection. Newvia offers a free plan with unlimited bookings for one location and up to two staff, making it an option for small multi-staff businesses. Flyby Global is a paid alternative on Android, iOS, and web. Momence is preferable when tailored pricing and mobile apps are priorities. StudioFlow suits organizations wanting a quoted setup for locations, membership models, integrations, and migration support.

Verdict

zenyogi is a strong choice for yoga studios that want a hosted website, unified in-person and online scheduling, and integrated payments without assembling separate tools. Start with Free only for a tiny offering set; most growing studios should choose Studio to remove the 8% fee and unlock waitlists and site controls. Choose another platform if native apps, SMS, or broader integrations are central to your operation.