Online and one-to-one meditation teacher

Busy professionals, people with irregular schedules and those who prefer privacy or live too far from classes.

Fees per private session, monthly packages for regular clients, and paid online group sessions or short courses.

• A consistent personal meditation practice
• Clear, soothing voice and presence on camera
• Listening and adapting to individual needs
• Basic online booking and payment setup

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Do not offer to treat medical or mental health conditions, and signpost clients to their GP or a qualified professional when needed
• Data protection: check whether you need to register with the ICO and how to store client notes safely
• Building a client base takes time, so expect slow early bookings

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £100 to £800, depending on your equipment, insurance and how you set up online booking and payments. Costs are usually lower than for teaching in a hired room.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £150 to £1,200, depending on how many clients you have and what you charge. Building a client base takes time, so expect slow early bookings. You might start at around 3 hours a week.

Check which professional indemnity and public liability insurance suits online teaching. Do not offer to treat medical or mental health conditions, and signpost clients to their GP. Check whether you need to register with the ICO and how to store client notes safely.