Online yoga classes and membership
Teach live or recorded yoga classes from home and charge a monthly membership.
- £200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
16,288 UK companies in this field, 37% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 93130 “Fitness facilities”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
Live-streamed and on-demand yoga classes taught from a quiet corner at home, with students joining through video call or a membership site.
Your first three steps
- Set up a quiet space with good lighting, a decent microphone and a laptop or phone stand
- Run a few free or low-cost live classes with friends and ask for feedback
- Choose a booking and payment platform and launch a simple monthly membership
Who pays
People who prefer to practise at home, such as busy parents, shift workers and those living far from a studio.
How it makes money
Monthly memberships or class packs, with extra income from online workshops and themed courses.
Skills that help
- Qualified yoga teaching
- Clear verbal instruction without hands-on adjusting
- Basic video and sound setup
Watch out for
- Check your teacher insurance covers online teaching
- Music licensing rules for streamed or recorded classes, check before using any tracks
- Students cannot be corrected in person, so include clear safety guidance
- Handling customer data properly under UK GDPR, check ICO guidance
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: online yoga classes and membership
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start online yoga classes?
Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on your camera, sound equipment, membership platform and insurance. These are estimates, so decide your own setup before you buy anything.
How much can an online yoga membership earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £150 to £1,500, depending on how many members you attract and what you charge. These are estimates, and it may take time to grow a regular membership.
What should I check before teaching yoga online?
Check that your teacher insurance covers online teaching, and review music licensing rules for streamed or recorded classes before using any tracks. Also include clear safety guidance, as you cannot correct students in person, and check ICO guidance on customer data.
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