Music for Yoga Studios

Yoga Studios playing recorded music publicly require a music licence from the relevant collecting society in their country. BPM recommendations vary by period: Vinyasa / Flow class: 75–100 BPM; Yin / Restorative class: 45–65 BPM; Hot yoga / Power class: 90–115 BPM. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with any collecting society — venues using it are not billed for the included music.

BPM Recommendations

Time Period	BPM Range	Genres	Source
Vinyasa / Flow class	75–100 BPM	Ambient, World Music, Chillout, Instrumental	—
Yin / Restorative class	45–65 BPM	Meditation Music, Nature Sounds, Ambient, Tibetan	Frequencies in the 40–60 BPM range support parasympathetic nervous system activation.
Hot yoga / Power class	90–115 BPM	Tribal, Electronic, World Beats, Uplifting Ambient	—

Supporting Research

Music in the Exercise Domain: A Review and Synthesis (Part I) (2009)
Music synchronised to exercise cadence at 120–140 BPM reduces perceived exertion by up to 10% and increases endurance performance by up to 15%. Music with high rhythm response (strong beat, regular meter) is most effective during aerobic exercise.

Music Licensing for Yoga Studios by Country

Country	Collecting Societies	Estimated Annual Cost
Sweden	STIM + SAMI	SEK Varies/year
Norway	TONO + Gramo	NOK Varies/year
Denmark	KODA + Gramex	DKK Varies/year
Finland	Teosto + Gramex	EUR Varies/year
Germany	GEMA + GVL	EUR Varies/year
Netherlands	Buma/Stemra + SENA	EUR Varies/year
Belgium	SABAM + PlayRight	EUR Varies/year
France	SACEM	EUR Varies/year
United Kingdom	PRS + PPL	GBP Varies/year
United States	ASCAP + BMI + SESAC + GMR + SoundExchange	USD Varies/year
Canada	SOCAN + Re:Sound	CAD Varies/year
Australia	APRA AMCOS + PPCA	AUD Varies/year

Royalty-Free Music for Yoga Studios

Track Studios provides business music that is not registered with any collecting society. Yoga Studios using the included catalog are not invoiced by STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, or other PROs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do yoga studios need a music licence?: Yes. In most countries, playing recorded music in a yoga studio is a public performance that requires a licence from the relevant collecting society — for example, GEMA in Germany, TheMusicLicence (PRS + PPL) in the UK, or ASCAP and BMI in the USA. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with any of these societies, so yoga studios using it are not invoiced for the included music.
Can yoga studios use Spotify legally?: No. Spotify's Terms of Service (§1.2) restrict use to "personal, non-commercial purposes." Using Spotify in a yoga studio violates these terms and may also expose the business to claims from collecting societies for the underlying music rights. Spotify for Business was discontinued in 2019.
What is the ideal BPM for yoga studios?: BPM recommendations vary by time period. During vinyasa / flow class, 75–100 BPM is recommended (genres: Ambient, World Music). During yin / restorative class, 45–65 BPM is recommended (genres: Meditation Music, Nature Sounds). During hot yoga / power class, 90–115 BPM is recommended (genres: Tribal, Electronic).
How can yoga studios avoid collecting society fees?: Use music that is not registered with collecting societies. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, or any other collecting society. Yoga Studios using the included catalog are not invoiced by these organisations.
What happens if a yoga studio is caught playing music without a licence?: The collecting society can issue a civil claim for back-fees (typically covering 2–3 years of unlicensed use), plus additional damages. In Germany, the Berlin fitness studio case resulted in €42,000 in damages. In the USA, statutory damages can reach $150,000 per infringed work.