Online yoga classes: teach live from home

People who prefer practising at home, those with busy schedules or limited local classes, and students who like your style wherever they live.

Monthly memberships, class passes or pay-per-class bookings. Recordings can add value to a membership without extra teaching time.

• A recognised yoga teaching qualification
• Clear verbal cueing, since you cannot adjust students by hand
• Basic comfort with video software and a webcam
• Building an audience on social media or email

• Check that your insurance covers online teaching, as some policies treat it differently
• If you play music, check what licence you may need for online classes
• Students practising alone can injure themselves, so give clear safety guidance and a health disclaimer
• Building an audience can take time and plenty of online competition exists
• Data protection when storing students' details and health information, so check ICO guidance

Startup costs are typically around £600 to £2,500, depending on your setup. These are estimates. Your costs will vary with the equipment and software you choose and how you plan to find students.

Monthly revenue is typically around £100 to £1,500, depending on your membership numbers and prices. These are estimates. Building an audience can take time and there is plenty of online competition, so plan for at least 4 hours a week.

Check that your insurance covers online teaching, as some policies treat it differently. Check what music licence you may need, give clear safety guidance and a health disclaimer, and check ICO guidance on storing students' details and health information.