Yoga classes in a hired hall or studio

Locals looking for a regular class: working adults, older people, new parents and people wanting a gentle way to stay active.

Drop-in fees, class packs and monthly memberships, plus occasional paid workshops. Income grows as classes fill up, after covering the room hire.

• Yoga teaching qualification and practice
• Clear, calm communication
• Adapting poses for different abilities
• Basic bookings and bookkeeping

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check the policy suits yoga instruction
• Venue hire terms, including cancellation, insurance requirements and storage
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Student injuries and health conditions: use a health questionnaire and waiver, and check what is suitable
• Attendance can be uneven at first, so don't commit to costly hire until classes fill

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your mats, props, music and insurance. These are estimates. Attendance can be uneven at first, so avoid committing to costly hall hire until your classes fill.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many classes you teach, your class sizes and your pass prices. These are estimates, and attendance can be uneven while you build your group.

Check that your public liability and professional indemnity policy suits yoga instruction, and review venue hire terms such as cancellation and insurance. You need an ABN, plus GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold. Use a health questionnaire and waiver.