How Yoga Studios in Miami and New York Add Red Light Therapy
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The short answer: a yoga studio can add red light sessions with one wall-mounted half-body panel, a standard outlet, and roughly 60–80 square feet. There is no build-out. Sessions run 10–20 minutes, and they sell best as a post-class add-on or a membership perk, not as a standalone service. For studios in Miami and New York, where rent per square foot is high, a small room that earns something between classes changes the math.
Why yoga studios are adding red light
Studio revenue is capped by the class schedule. A room holds a fixed number of mats, classes run at fixed times, and between classes the space earns nothing. Red light sessions change that. They run on their own schedule, need no instructor, and take 10–20 minutes with one person in the room.
They also suit the audience. Yoga students already pay for recovery, relaxation, and self-care. A red light session after a vinyasa or power class fits naturally: it supports post-workout muscle recovery and promotes relaxation, and it asks nothing new of the client. Large fitness and yoga chains have begun running red light classes and recovery rooms. Independent studios can offer the same at a much smaller scale.
What you need: space, power, and a panel
Space. A half-body panel needs a wall, a chair or standing spot 6–12 in from the panel face, and privacy. A converted office, a storage room, or a partitioned corner of the changing area is enough. Plan for 60–80 square feet for a single panel. Full-body rooms with changing space need 100–120.
Power. This is where studios get caught out. Large full-body panels draw around 2,000 W and need a dedicated 20 A circuit, which means an electrician. Half-body panels are different. The Solgrade Elite 1500 draws 500 W at the wall and runs on an ordinary outlet. For most studios, that one fact decides the format.
Heat and humidity. If you teach hot yoga, do not mount a panel inside the heated room. Put it in a separate, normally conditioned space, and ask any supplier for the operating temperature and humidity range in writing.
Eye protection. Every client in the beam wears goggles. Budget for them and for sanitizing supplies.
Which panel fits a yoga studio
| Solgrade Pro 300 | Solgrade Elite 1500 | Solgrade Elite 6000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Front desk, targeted add-on, portable | A dedicated recovery room | Flagship full-body room |
| LEDs | 60 | 300 dual-chip | 1,200 dual-chip |
| Wavelengths | 630 · 660 · 810 · 830 · 850 nm | 630 · 660 · 810 · 830 · 850 nm | 630 · 660 · 810 · 830 · 850 nm |
| Panel size | 10.6 × 9.1 in | 35.8 × 11.8 in | 70.9 × 23.6 in |
| Draw at the wall | 101 W | 500 W | 2,000 W, dedicated 20 A circuit |
| Controls | Touchscreen, app, six one-touch presets | Backlit LCD, physical buttons, remote | Backlit LCD, physical buttons, remote |
| Mounting | Tabletop, built-in handle | Wall bracket and door hook included | Wall bracket included; stands sold separately |
| Price | $349 | $899 | $3,499 |
For most studios, the Elite 1500 is the right starting point. It mounts on a wall, needs no electrical work, and covers the upper or lower body in one session. Physical buttons matter more than they sound: staff change, phones get lost, and a panel that needs an app to start becomes a panel nobody uses. The Pro 300 suits a front-desk add-on or a studio testing demand before committing a room. The Elite 6000 is for studios building a full-body recovery room and ready to bring in an electrician.
What it costs and what it earns
A single Elite 1500 room: $899 for the panel, $100–$400 for a floor stand if you do not wall-mount, $300–$1,500 for room prep such as a mirror, seating, privacy, and flooring. All in, roughly $1,300–$2,800, with no electrical line item.
Typical 2026 US pricing for a half-body session is $40–$100. New York studios can price 40–60% above national averages. Miami Beach, Brickell, and Wynwood sit at the upper end of the range.
Three ways studios sell it:
- Post-class add-on, $20–$35. Offered at booking or check-in. The lowest-friction format and the cheapest way to test demand.
- Membership tier. Add unlimited or 8 red light sessions to your top membership for $30–$60 more per month. This is where the recurring revenue is.
- Class packs. "Flow + Light" bundles that pair a class with a session.
The math is simple. At a $25 add-on, 40 sessions a month pays back an $899 panel in under a month. Utilization, not equipment, is the variable that matters. Put the offer in front of people who are already in the building.
How to run it day to day
- Book it like a room, not a class. Add a bookable 20-minute resource in Mindbody, Momence, or whatever you already use. Sessions of 10–15 minutes with 5 minutes to reset.
- Put it after class. The best slots are the 30 minutes after your busiest classes.
- Write a one-page session card. Distance from the panel, goggles on, session length, what to wear. Staff should be able to set up a client in under a minute.
- Keep the language right. Describe sessions in wellness terms: supports post-workout muscle recovery, promotes relaxation, helps you feel refreshed. Avoid medical claims in your own marketing.
Buying in Miami and New York
Solgrade stocks panels in Miami and Brooklyn. Orders of $1,000 or more ship with free local delivery across Miami Beach, Wynwood, Edgewater, Downtown, Brickell, Little Havana, and north toward North Miami, and across most of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Studios opening more than one room, or more than one location, can apply for partner pricing.
FAQ
Can a yoga studio offer red light therapy?
Yes. Studios commonly offer red light sessions using panels sold as general wellness devices; check any local business requirements where you operate. The practical requirements are a private space, a suitable power supply, eye protection for every client, and marketing that uses wellness language rather than medical claims.
How much space does a red light room need?
A single half-body panel works in 60–80 square feet. A full-body room with changing space needs 100–120.
Does a red light panel need special wiring?
Half-body panels around 500 W run on a standard outlet. Full-body panels around 2,000 W need a dedicated 20 A circuit installed by an electrician.
Can I put a red light panel in a hot yoga room?
Not recommended. Mount it in a separate, normally conditioned room, and check the manufacturer's operating temperature and humidity range.
What should a studio charge for a red light session?
Most studios charge $20–$35 as a post-class add-on, or $40–$100 as a standalone half-body session. New York pricing typically runs 40–60% above national averages. Memberships that include sessions produce the most reliable revenue.
How long is a red light session?
10–20 minutes. With changeover, one panel handles two to three clients an hour.
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Solgrade™ products are general wellness devices. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.