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Class needs coverage?
Consider it handled.
Stop scrolling through Facebook groups. Open Mat is where studios post classes that need coverage—and qualified instructors claim them instantly.
Vinyasa Flow
Flow Studio · Tomorrow, 9:00 AM
Mat Pilates
Core Pilates · Sat, 10:30 AM
Power Yoga
Zen Yoga · Sun, 7:00 AM
Coverage for every class type:
The Struggle Is Real
This is broken. Everyone knows it.
Studios waste 25% of their time on subbing chaos. Instructors miss opportunities daily. Facebook groups weren't built for this—and it shows.
If you run a studio...
It's 6 AM. Your 9 AM instructor just texted—they're sick.
You have 15 clients booked. Three hours to find coverage. You already know how this goes.
Your post disappears in minutes.
Buried under engagement announcements, sub chains for other cities, and random memes. No one who matters even sees it.
Someone DMs you. Are they even qualified?
No certifications listed. No reviews. No way to verify. You're trusting a stranger with your clients and your reputation.
If you're an instructor...
You want more classes. But where?
You're scrolling through 8 different Facebook groups, refreshing constantly, hoping you see an opportunity before someone else grabs it.
You're traveling—your income stops.
Visit friends in another city? There goes a week of teaching. No way to connect with studios where you're going.
Studios don't know you exist.
Your years of experience, certifications, and amazing reviews from clients? Studios can't find you. You're invisible.
How It Works
Simple for everyone
Find coverage in minutes, not hours
Post your open class
Add the class details, date, time, pay rate, and any requirements.
Qualified instructors see it
Only instructors matching your criteria get notified instantly.
Review and approve
Check their profile, certifications, and reviews. Approve with one click.
Find opportunities that fit your life
Set your preferences
Choose class types, locations, availability, and pay minimums.
Get matched opportunities
Receive notifications for classes that fit your criteria.
Claim and teach
Claim shifts instantly. Show up, teach, get paid.
Your mat. Any city.
Zero income gaps.
Road trip to Portland? Wedding in Miami? Three months exploring? Open Mat lets you find studios looking for coverage wherever you land. Your career doesn't pause—it travels with you.
How it works for traveling instructors:
Scout before you go
Browse coverage needs in your destination city weeks ahead. Know what's available before you pack.
Get instant alerts
Set your travel dates and preferences. Get notified when matching opportunities are posted.
Build a portable reputation
Every class you cover adds to your profile. Studios anywhere can see your track record.
Turn travel into income
Visiting family for a week? Pick up a few classes. Offset your trip while doing what you love.
Imagine this:
You're visiting friends in Austin for two weeks. Instead of losing income, you open Open Mat, see three studios need coverage, and pick up a handful of classes.
Your flight is paid for. You're staying sharp. And you just made connections at studios across the country.
That's what we're building. A world where instructors can teach anywhere, and studios can find great subs instantly.
Coverage available in:
Be first to know when we launch. Your city included.
Built on Trust
Safe, secure, and verified—for everyone
Studios need to trust who shows up. Instructors need to know they'll get paid. We built Open Mat with both sides in mind.
Studios: Know who you're hiring
Your clients are your reputation. We help you protect it by only connecting you with verified, reviewed instructors.
Instructors: Teach with confidence
Your time is valuable. We make sure you're connecting with legitimate studios that will treat you right.
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Instant Notifications
Get alerted immediately when a class matching your criteria is posted.
Verified Credentials
See certifications, experience, and reviews before you approve anyone.
Smart Matching
Our algorithm connects the right instructors with the right studios.
Multi-Location
Manage coverage across all your studio locations in one place.
Built-in Messaging
Communicate directly with studios or instructors—no email chaos.
Coverage History
Track all your subs, who covered what, and build long-term relationships.
Why Free?
We believe coverage should be easy
We built Open Mat because we saw instructors and studios struggling with the same problem everywhere—finding each other shouldn't be this hard.
Open Mat is 100% free for studios to post classes and instructors to find them. No premium tiers. No hidden fees. No “upgrade to see more.”
Open Mat is powered by Inpulsd. When you sign up, you can toggle over to tools like Studio Muse for AI class planning anytime—or just stick with Open Mat. Your call.
Free forever
No catch. No credit card. Just coverage.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Open Mat really free?
Yes, 100% free. Studios can post unlimited classes and instructors can claim unlimited opportunities. No credit card required, no premium tier, no hidden fees.
Do I need a separate account for Open Mat?
Nope. Open Mat is part of Inpulsd. Sign up once and you can toggle between Open Mat for coverage and other Inpulsd tools like Studio Muse for class planning whenever you want.
How do you verify instructors?
Instructors create profiles with their certifications, experience, and teaching history. Studios can see reviews from other studios and verify credentials before approving coverage.
Can I use this if I already have studio management software?
Absolutely. Open Mat works alongside any existing software like Mindbody, Mariana Tek, or WellnessLiving. It's specifically for finding coverage from the broader instructor community—not just your internal staff.
How is this different from Facebook groups?
Open Mat is purpose-built for coverage. Smart filtering by location and certification, instant notifications, verified credentials, and no posts getting buried. Everything Facebook groups aren't.
What types of classes can I post?
Any fitness class—yoga, Pilates, barre, cycling, HIIT, strength, dance, and more. If you teach it, you can post it or find it.
How do I get paid for covering classes?
Payment can be handled directly between you and the studio, or through our secure Stripe integration. Either way, Open Mat connects you—we don't take a cut from your pay.
Is Open Mat available in my city?
Open Mat is available globally. Whether you're in Los Angeles, London, or Sydney, you can find and post coverage opportunities. The more instructors and studios that join, the stronger your local community becomes.
Available Worldwide
Find coverage in your city
Open Mat connects studios and instructors globally. Browse opportunities in these major markets—or sign up to grow your local community.
Don't see your city? Sign up anyway—Open Mat works everywhere, and you'll help build your local community.
Ready to ditch the Facebook chaos?
Be first to know when Open Mat launches in your city.
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