Migrating a yoga and pilates store from WooCommerce to Shopify (2026)
How to migrate a yoga, pilates, or wellness equipment WooCommerce store to Shopify — mat specifications, equipment compatibility, apparel sizing, digital content, and wellness retail Shopify setup.
Yoga and pilates retail sits at the intersection of equipment, apparel, and wellness content. Stores may sell physical equipment (mats, blocks, straps), activewear, and digital products (video classes, pose guides). Migrating to Shopify suits this category well — the platform's multi-product-type handling, digital downloads, and subscription support cover the typical product mix.
Product categories
- Yoga mats: Standard, extra thick, travel-size, hot yoga mats. Material, thickness, grip, dimensions.
- Pilates equipment: Reformers, magic circles, resistance bands, Pilates balls, foam rollers.
- Props and accessories: Blocks (cork, foam), straps, bolsters, sandbags, eye pillows, blankets.
- Activewear: Leggings, sports bras, tops, shorts. Fabric composition, moisture-wicking, sizing.
- Meditation accessories: Cushions (zafus), benches, singing bowls, incense, crystals.
- Digital products: Video classes, pose guides, training programmes, ebooks.
- Studio and gym supplies: Block storage racks, mat cleaners, studio-grade reformers. B2B/wholesale channel.
Mat specifications
product.metafields.yoga.mat_thickness_mm = "6" // standard 4mm, extra thick 6-8mm
product.metafields.yoga.mat_material = "TPE / Natural Rubber / PVC / Cork"
product.metafields.yoga.mat_length_cm = "183"
product.metafields.yoga.mat_width_cm = "61"
product.metafields.yoga.mat_weight_kg = "1.5"
product.metafields.yoga.grip_type = "Non-slip / Textured / Microfibre top"
product.metafields.yoga.hot_yoga_suitable = "true" // extra absorbency
product.metafields.yoga.alignment_lines = "true" // printed alignment guides
product.metafields.yoga.carry_strap_included = "true"
product.metafields.yoga.latex_free = "true" // important for allergies
Pilates equipment dimensions
product.metafields.yoga.resistance_level = "Light / Medium / Heavy / Extra Heavy"
product.metafields.yoga.band_length_cm = "200"
product.metafields.yoga.reformer_type = "Studio / Home / Folding"
product.metafields.yoga.max_user_weight_kg = "120"
product.metafields.yoga.assembled_dimensions_cm = "240x68x36"
product.metafields.yoga.block_material = "Cork / High-density foam"
product.metafields.yoga.block_dimensions_cm = "23x15x7.5" // standard block size
Activewear: sizing and fabric
Activewear sizing and fabric transparency are key trust signals for online conversion:
- Size guide as a metafield link or embedded in the product description — UK sizing with measurements (waist, hips, inseam)
- Fabric composition: percentage breakdown (e.g. "82% Polyamide, 18% Elastane") — required under UK textile labelling law
- Fabric properties: moisture-wicking, squat-proof, seamless construction, four-way stretch
- Compression level: light support vs medium compression vs high compression
- Care instructions: fabric composition and care labels are legally required on all textile garments
product.metafields.apparel.fabric_composition = "82% Polyamide, 18% Elastane"
product.metafields.apparel.moisture_wicking = "true"
product.metafields.apparel.squat_proof = "true"
product.metafields.apparel.compression = "Medium"
product.metafields.apparel.rise = "High waist"
product.metafields.apparel.size_guide_url = "/pages/size-guide"
Digital products: video classes and guides
Many yoga and pilates retailers also sell digital content (video classes, PDF pose guides, training programmes):
- Shopify doesn't natively deliver digital files — use Sky Pilot, SendOwl, or FetchApp apps for secure digital delivery
- Video classes: typically hosted on Vimeo (private/password-protected) with the access link delivered post-purchase
- Membership subscriptions: ongoing class library access suits a subscription model (Recharge, or Shopify's native subscriptions)
- Digital products are VAT-free in UK for personal use — but digital services to EU consumers may trigger EU VAT obligations
Studio and gym wholesale
Yoga studios, gyms, and pilates studios buy equipment in volume (block sets, strap sets, studio-grade reformers):
- Trade pricing: 20–35% below RRP for verified studio accounts
- Minimum order quantities for wholesale (e.g. minimum 10 blocks)
- Studio pack bundles: pre-configured class kit (e.g. "Starter Studio Pack — 20 mats, 20 block pairs, 20 straps")
- B2B order forms: some studios prefer PDF order forms + invoice payment — consider a contact form for large orders
Sustainability and ethical sourcing
Sustainability is a strong brand signal in the yoga and wellness sector:
- Natural rubber vs synthetic: natural rubber mats from FSC-certified rubber trees can command premium positioning
- TPE mats: marketed as eco-friendly alternative to PVC — verify claims if using (TPE is recyclable but manufacturing footprint varies)
- Organic cotton: GOTS-certified organic cotton for props and apparel
- Avoid greenwashing: be specific — "Made from 100% natural rubber" rather than "eco mat"
Post-migration checklist for yoga and pilates stores
- Mats: thickness (mm), material, dimensions, grip type, and hot yoga suitability as metafields
- Pilates equipment: resistance level, max weight, and dimensions as metafields
- Activewear: UK textile labelling (fabric composition) on all garments; size guide linked
- Digital products: delivery app configured (Sky Pilot, SendOwl, or FetchApp)
- Subscriptions: class membership app configured if selling ongoing access
- Studio wholesale: trade pricing tags or B2B app configured
- Sustainability claims: specific and substantiated (not vague)
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