016: Amber Barry on Owning a Yoga Studio

Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? Do you wonder what it takes to open a yoga studio from scratch? If so, this episode is for you!

On this episode of the podcast, Atlanta based yoga studio owner, Amber Barry, shares her journey as a yoga teacher, why she decided to open a yoga studio, and what it was actually like to open up her dream studio. Amber also shares what it is like to run a yoga studio on a day-to-day basis, and everything she has learned along the way.

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Business Lessons

  • Make everyone feel happy and welcome when they arrive at your yoga class
  • Make yoga accessible for everyone
  • If you want to open a yoga studio, be patient
  • Owning a yoga studio has challenges, so make sure that that is what you really want!
  • Believe in yourself, and go for what you want
  • Your practice is the way to uncover your true self
  • Finding a space for a yoga studio can be very difficult
  • Consider if the location is desirable, if the building is nice, where students will park and how accessible parking is
  • Ask for help!
  • Tell people what you’re up to
  • Reach out to people who could help you with services like graphic design, construction, interior design, etc.
  • Know that you will do a lot on your own because it’s your studio
  • Consistency is key – people need to know that they can rely on you
  • Trust the struggle
  • Have a clear mission at your studio
  • Getting a group of teachers aligned can be difficult
  • You don’t have to be in charge of the way your teachers teach – trust your teachers!
  • Create a space that you are excited to come to, and your students will feel the same way
  • Figuring out how to make a profit without compromising the values of the studio
  • Look for the good in people and don’t take the things that your students are going through personally
  • And much more… Here’s the episode!

Connect with Amber

  • Westside Yoga
  • Atlanta Integrative Medical Center
  • My Crazy Healthy Life

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