Online tai chi classes: teach live over video

Adults and older people at home, people with limited mobility or no local teacher, and busy people wanting short sessions.

Monthly membership or course fees, plus pay-per-session drop-ins. Recorded lessons can add extra sales.

• Tai chi training and clear verbal instruction
• Comfort with video calls and basic tech
• Building a regular community of students

• Insurance that covers online teaching, check with your insurer
• Safety advice for students practising alone, including a health questionnaire and a reminder to move within their limits
• Music licensing if you use recorded music, check what applies
• Data protection basics for student details and any recordings you keep

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £100 to £800, depending on your camera and equipment, insurance, and how you set up your classes and student sign-up. Teaching from home can keep your overheads low.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £150 to £1,500, depending on how many students join, whether you charge memberships or course fees, and how often you teach live sessions.

Check that your insurer covers online teaching. Give students safety advice, such as a health questionnaire and a reminder to move within their limits. Also check music licensing if you use recorded music, and data protection for student details and recordings.