How Forth Studio Built a Community-First Brand and Scaled Without Losing Soul

Forth Studio is a multimodality wellness studio that blends yoga, pilates, 
strength training, breathwork, and meditation—all under one roof. But from the very beginning, founder Eleanor Sheers envisioned more than a place to take a class. She wanted a community hub: a space where people feel welcomed, supported, and inspired. 

Forth Studio was built with a deep commitment to community. From free park classes to partnerships with local nonprofits, the studio was designed to serve the people around it, not just fill a schedule. 

And people responded. Classes filled quickly, neighbors became regulars, and Forth Studio grew into a trusted wellness anchor in the community. 

As demand grew, Eleanor needed to find a way to expand without losing the intimate, community-focused experience that defines Forth Studio. 

Scaling Confidently, Alongside Their Community 

Growth at Forth Studio was about expanding intentionally without losing the warmth, inclusivity, and mindfulness that defined the brand from day one. 

“Keeping a consistent brand is extremely important to me as we build a second studio that offers different offerings,” Eleanor shared. “So for us, that means having a consistent client experience, having a consistent booking app, and ensuring that members can have the same membership that expands across both studios.” 

To do that, Forth Studio needed a platform that could support growth while keeping the experience cohesive for both the team and members. 

That’s where Mariana Tek became essential. 

Delivering Intentional, Multi-Modality Member Experiences

Forth Studio’s programming is intentionally diverse, combining multiple modalities that aren’t often offered together. In addition to yoga, strength, and Pilates, the studio continues to innovate with breathwork, meditation, themed classes, live DJs, and sound baths. Managing that level of variety requires smooth operations behind the scenes.  

Mariana Tek supports Forth Studio’s creativity by simplifying scheduling, creating smart waitlists, and managing classes with ease across all modalities—so the team can keep experimenting without creating extra admin work.  

With Mariana Tek’s branded app, that same intentionality carries through: members can book classes, track milestones, see attendance streaks, and engage with in-app banners that reflect Forth Studio’s calm, welcoming aesthetic. 

Scaling Confidently Without Losing Soul 

As the studio grew, Eleanor leaned on data to guide her next moves. Using Mariana Tek’s insights, she and her studio manager review attendance trends, utilization, first-timer behavior, and performance across modalities on a weekly basis.  

Those insights helped confirm what the community was already signaling: demand was strong, engagement was healthy, and Forth Studio was ready to expand.  

The result was a confident leap into a second location focused on hot yoga and Pilates—an expansion rooted in both intuition and data.  

What’s Next for Forth Studio

With a second location opening and a deeply engaged community, Forth Studio continues to evolve, introducing new class experiences, exploring creative formats, and expanding access to wellness in their neighborhood. 

And with Mariana Tek as their foundation, Eleanor is confident that Forth Studio can continue to grow without losing the authenticity and belonging that made it home in the first place. 

Next Steps: Elevate Your Fitness Studio 

Inspired by Forth Studio’s success story? Don’t miss your chance to elevate your own fitness studio to new heights. Book a demo today and discover how the right software can be the game-changer your studio needs to scale effectively and efficiently.