Classes
If you run a yoga studio, fitness centre, wellness programme or education business, work through this checklist to take class bookings online and on WhatsApp, with waitlists, reminders and attendance handled in one place. Each step links to a full guide.
1. Connect WhatsApp
- Connect your WhatsApp business number: WhatsApp Integration Guide
- Add a Meta payment method: WhatsApp Payment Method Guide
- Verify your business with Meta: Meta Business Verification Guide
- Update your WhatsApp profile: WhatsApp Profile Guide
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After connecting WhatsApp, add the Meta WhatsApp Payment Method. Without it you cannot send WhatsApp template messages, such as class confirmations and reminders.
2. Set up classes
- Add your instructors: Setup Team Member Profile
- Create class services and schedule sessions: Setup Classes (or Bulk Import Classes)
- Set the waitlist, booking window and cancellation deadline: Appointment Settings
- Save regular groups: Setup Class Batches
- Learn the roster: Manage Class Participants
- Open class booking online: Setup Class Booking Portal
3. Chatbot and notifications
- Let clients book in WhatsApp: WhatsApp Flow Class Booking Chatbot or the AI Booking Chatbot
- Send class confirmations, waitlist updates and reminders: Setup Class Notifications
- Send one summary for series and batches: Bulk Class Notifications
4. Take payment and sell packs
- Connect a gateway: Stripe, Razorpay, MyFatoorah, Thawani Pay, PayTabs or DOKU
- Charge when clients book: Online Payment at Booking
- Sell class packs and memberships: Plans & Subscriptions
5. Market to your clients
6. Download the Whautomate mobile app
Manage your inbox and classes on the go with our mobile app.
Download on the App Storeapps.apple.com Get it on Google Playplay.google.cominfo
Use the same login for the mobile app that you use on the web.