Tai chi in the park and online

Adults looking for gentle exercise and stress relief, including people who prefer to practise at home or cannot travel to a class.

Paid course blocks, monthly memberships for live online classes and optional sales of recorded lesson packages.

• Solid personal tai chi practice and training
• Clear verbal teaching, since students may not see you up close
• Basic video and sound set-up

• Many municipalities require a permit to run paid classes in public parks, check with your local parks department
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check that it covers outdoor and online teaching
• Short outdoor season in much of Canada, so plan winter income through online classes
• Uneven ground and weather create injury and cancellation risks
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,200 CAD, depending on your video and sound set-up, insurance and any permits. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on class size and season.

Many municipalities require a permit to run paid classes in public parks, so check with your local parks department. Also check that your commercial general liability insurance covers outdoor and online teaching, and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.

The outdoor season is short in much of Canada, so plan winter income through live online classes. Estimated monthly revenue is around $200 to $1,500, depending on class size. Uneven ground and weather also create injury and cancellation risks to plan for.