Yoga classes in hired halls and studios

Locals of all ages and fitness levels, including beginners, older adults, new parents and office workers looking for a regular class.

Drop-in fees, class passes or term memberships, minus room hire. Extra income can come from workshops and occasional corporate sessions.

• Yoga teacher training and a solid personal practice
• Clear, friendly teaching and group management
• Basic marketing and bookings

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own cover
• Registering for an ABN, and GST once turnover reaches the threshold
• Check whether your insurer or a professional body such as Yoga Australia expects particular qualifications
• Injury risk: use health screening forms and teach safe modifications
• Hire costs can outweigh income while class numbers are small

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on equipment, insurance and how you promote your classes. Hire costs can outweigh income while class numbers are small, so it helps to start with a few weekly classes.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $3,000, depending on class numbers, pricing and how many classes you run. Hall hire comes out of that, so check your numbers carefully before committing to a venue.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether the venue requires its own cover. Also check ABN and GST registration, and whether your insurer or Yoga Australia expects particular qualifications. Use health screening forms and teach safe modifications.