Hot yoga classes in a rented studio room

Local students paying per class, on class packs or on a small monthly plan, plus people joining workshops or beginner series.

Class fees minus room rent or a revenue share. Booking software and a small email list help keep classes full.

• Yoga teaching ability, ideally with a recognized hot yoga certification
• Building a following through social media and word of mouth
• Negotiating simple room-hire terms
• Basic bookkeeping

• The Bikram name and branding may be restricted, so check trademark rules before using it in your marketing
• Your own liability insurance, and whether the host's cover includes visiting teachers
• Signed health waivers, and clear guidance on heat risks for new students and people with medical conditions
• Your slot depends on the host, so get terms in writing and plan for the arrangement ending
• If the host studio is a competitor to your own plans, agree rules on student lists and non-solicitation
• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on room-hire terms, insurance, certification and marketing. These are estimates, so your own costs may differ depending on your host studio.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on class numbers, pricing and any revenue split with the host. Your slot depends on the host, so plan for the arrangement possibly ending.

Check trademark rules before using the Bikram name, your own liability insurance, and whether the host's cover includes visiting teachers. Also check signed health waivers, heat-risk guidance, written room terms, student list rules and GST/HST registration.