Online tai chi classes
Teach live tai chi classes over video, with recordings and courses for students anywhere.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Live video classes and short recorded courses teaching tai chi movements and breathing that students follow from their living room.
Your first three steps
- Set up a quiet space with a good camera, microphone and lighting
- Pick a video platform and payment tool, then run a few free trial classes
- Choose your pricing, such as a monthly membership or a four-week beginner course
Who pays
Students who live far from a class, people with limited mobility, and busy people wanting flexible practice at home.
How it makes money
Monthly memberships, paid courses or pay-per-class fees, with recordings that can be reused.
Skills that help
- Strong tai chi practice
- Explaining movements clearly on camera
- Basic video and online booking tools
Watch out for
- Insurance that covers online teaching, check with your insurer
- Safety: students can't be corrected in person, so include warm-ups and clear cautions
- Music licensing if you play music in classes
- Register an ABN and check when GST applies to your turnover
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Everything you need to start: online tai chi classes
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start teaching tai chi online?
Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your video and booking setup, insurance and how you promote your classes. Treat this as an estimate and start with what you already have.
How much can I earn from online tai chi classes?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $200 to $1,000, depending on how many students join, your class and course prices, and how often you teach. This is only an estimate, not a guaranteed income.
What should I check before teaching tai chi online?
Check that your insurance covers online teaching. Students can't be corrected in person, so include warm-ups and clear cautions. Also check music licensing if you play music in classes, and register an ABN and check when GST applies to your turnover.
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