Studio profiles live at /studios/<studio-slug>. They look similar to mentor profiles but with a few studio-specific sections.
Hero
Logo, business name, primary city or main location, average rating, verified pill if applicable, and a CTA to see the class schedule. The logo is the studio's branding, usually a small icon rather than a person's face.
About
Studio-written description. Often longer than a mentor bio because the studio is selling the venue and the brand on top of the teachers. Good studio descriptions cover:
- What the studio is for (vibe, demographic, style)
- The space (square footage, equipment, amenities)
- The teaching team (the kind of teachers they hire)
- House etiquette (arrival time, shoes-off policy, etc)
Locations
Studios on Pro and Premium tiers can list multiple locations. Each location card shows:
- Address with a map pin
- Opening hours (if the studio set them)
- A "directions" link that opens your default maps app
- An indication of which classes happen at this specific location
Some studios run a flagship plus satellite locations; others have one venue. Look at the upcoming class list to see which location each class is at.
In-house mentors
This is the big difference from a mentor profile.
A studio has a teaching roster, and that roster can include two kinds of teachers:
Real platform mentors
Mentors who have their own MoveMentors profile and have accepted a co-listing invite from the studio. They appear on the studio's profile with a small "View profile" link that takes you to their dedicated mentor page (where you can see their own bio, other classes, reviews, etc).
This is the more common pattern at studios where teachers run their own brand alongside teaching at the studio.
Custom mentors
Names and photos credited by the studio for teachers who do not have their own MoveMentors profile. These are not clickable; they are essentially a credit, so you know who is teaching when you book a class.
Custom mentors do not have public profiles, do not receive reviews, and cannot accept private session requests through the platform. If you want to take a class with a specific custom mentor, you book the class and the studio assigns them.
The "in-house mentors" section on a studio profile shows both kinds, with a small badge distinguishing them.
Classes
The full schedule of upcoming sessions across all the studio's locations. Each class card shows:
- The class title and category
- The next session date and time
- The location (if the studio has multiple)
- The teacher (real mentor or custom mentor)
- Capacity, price, and accepted payment methods
If a class is co-listed (a real mentor accepted the studio's invite), it shows on both the studio's and the mentor's profile. The booking still goes through whoever created the class; the other party is a co-owner who shares the credit but not the billing.
See co-listing with studios for the full workflow if you are curious.
Reviews
Studio reviews aggregate the studio's classes. They are about the venue, the booking experience, the front desk, and the general feel of the place, in addition to specific teacher feedback. A student leaving a review can mention the teacher by name.
Reviews on a studio profile do NOT roll up to the in-house mentors' personal review counts. Each mentor's mentor-profile reviews are separate from studio reviews of classes they taught. This is intentional: studio reviews capture the studio experience; mentor reviews capture the mentor's individual teaching.
Accepted payments
Same format as mentor profiles. Studios on Stripe Connect can take card payments instantly. Studios accepting bank transfer, PayPal, etc surface those badges and the actual handle in the booking confirmation email.
Embed widget
If a studio has the Premium tier, they may have embedded their booking widget on their own website (yogabarn.com/book for example). Booking via the widget routes through MoveMentors under the hood; you end up with a booking on your MoveMentors account either way.
The widget exists so studios can keep their own brand front-and-center. You as a student do not need to do anything different; bookings show up in /my-bookings regardless of where you started.
Things to look at before booking
- The studio's cancellation policy. Studios can be stricter or looser than individual mentors. Many studios use a 24-hour window with full refund inside that window; some allow late cancellation with credit toward a future class.
- The exact location. Studios with multiple locations sometimes have the same class title at two venues. Make sure the address matches where you want to go.
- The accepted payments. Some studios only take Stripe; some only take cash on arrival. Check the badges before you arrive.
- The teacher. Many regulars book by teacher, not by class. If you have a favourite, filter the schedule to "all classes by Jane Doe" using the mentor card link.
Common questions
Can I book a private session at a studio? Depends on the studio. Some accept private sessions and surface a "Request a private session" CTA on the profile; many do not. Most one-on-one work happens via the individual mentor, not the studio.
Do studios pay their teachers from my booking? We do not adjudicate that. The booking payment goes to whoever created the class (the studio in most cases). Payouts between the studio and the teaching mentor are an off-platform arrangement.
Can I leave a tip? Not through MoveMentors directly. Bring cash on the day if you want to tip a specific teacher.
Next steps
- Found a class? See Booking a class.
- Curious about how studios run their roster? See In-house mentors and the roster.