Group class categories
How to organize classes into types: yoga, HIIT, dance, color coding, and pass filtering
Group class categories
Categories organize class types and enable category-specific passes. E.g., the "Yoga 10-class pass" works only for yoga, not HIIT.
Where to find it
Group Classes → Categories tab.
Creating a new category
- Name (e.g., Yoga, HIIT, Dance, Aerobics, Pilates)
- Color (visual distinction in the calendar)
- Description (optional, what this category is for)
- Order (display order in the list)
What to use them for
1. Calendar visual organization
The category color shows up in the calendar. One glance, you see where yoga is, where HIIT is, where pilates is.
2. Category-specific passes
A pass template can specify which categories it's valid for. E.g.
- "Yoga 10-pass" → yoga only
- "Unlimited combo" → all categories
3. Report breakdowns
Future reports show category-level analytics (revenue from yoga vs HIIT).
4. Online booking filter
On the booking page customers can filter by category. "Show only yoga."
When to use it
Scenario 1, multi-discipline studio Yoga, HIIT, Pilates, Mobility, Dance. Each its own category, different color. Customers buy passes per category or "all classes."
Scenario 2, yoga only One category ("Yoga") is enough, or even sub-styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative.
Scenario 3, hybrid fitness gym "Group room" + "Indoor cycling" + "Personal training". Separate categories with separate capacities.
Scenario 4, beauty workshops "Makeup" + "Skincare" + "Manicure workshop". Workshop-style, group format.
How a category attaches to a class
When creating a class, the "Service" field inherits its category. Or you pick a category directly. A class belongs to exactly one category (not multiple).
Order
On the Categories page you can drag-and-drop. The order applies to:
- The booking page
- The pass template editor
- Reports
Tips
- Don't create too many categories, 4-6 is plenty. One of everything = no organization.
- Use contrasting colors, all-grey categories defeat the visual purpose.
- Category-specific passes improve guest experience, no need to buy expensive "all classes" if you only do yoga.
- Don't conflate passes with categories, a pass is a product, a category is a grouping.
- Create a new category only if you build a separate pass/pricing strategy on it.