Community Meditation Classes

Adults dealing with stress, people new to meditation, and regulars who want a weekly routine. Some workplaces and community groups also book sessions.

Drop-in fees, multi-class passes or fixed-price courses (for example a 6-week beginners' series), plus room hire costs to cover from ticket sales.

• Calm, clear speaking voice
• A steady personal meditation practice
• Welcoming and good at leading groups

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own cover from you
• Meditation teaching is generally not regulated, but check your province and municipality for any business licence rules
• Avoid health claims: do not promise to treat medical or mental health conditions
• Check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Winter weather and holidays can lower attendance, so plan for seasonal swings

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on the rooms you rent, your insurance and how you promote your classes. Check whether venues require their own cover from you as well.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on class size, how often you run sessions and attendance. Winter weather and holidays can lower attendance, so plan for seasonal swings.

Meditation teaching is generally not regulated, but check your province and municipality for any business licence rules. Also check insurance requirements, avoid health claims about treating medical or mental health conditions, and check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.