Meditation classes in hired local spaces

Adults looking to manage stress, sleep better or build a calmer routine, including people recommended to try mindfulness by friends or health professionals.

Per-class drop-in fees, block bookings for courses, and occasional paid workshops or day retreats. Income grows as you fill more sessions each week.

• A regular personal meditation practice
• Calm, clear speaking to a group
• Welcoming and sensitive to different needs
• Basic organising and promotion

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own cover
• Teaching meditation is not therapy, so avoid health claims and signpost people to their GP where needed
• Check whether you need a music or recorded audio licence if you play background music
• Room hire costs can outweigh income while classes are small, so start with fewer sessions

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on room hire, insurance and how much you spend on promotion. Room hire can outweigh income while classes are small, so starting with fewer sessions may help.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many people attend, what you charge and how many sessions you run. You might start at around 4 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance and whether the venue requires its own cover. Check whether you need a music or recorded audio licence if you play background music. Teaching meditation is not therapy, so avoid health claims and signpost people to their GP.