Private and workplace yoga sessions

Individuals wanting personal attention, small businesses offering staff wellbeing sessions, and groups such as friends or hen parties.

Higher price per session than a drop-in class, charged per hour or per group. Workplace sessions can be booked as regular weekly or monthly slots.

• A recognised yoga teaching qualification
• Adapting poses for different bodies and abilities
• Professional, friendly manner with clients
• Reaching out to local businesses

• Public liability insurance, and check that it covers teaching at clients' premises
• Clients with injuries or health conditions, so ask before starting and suggest they check with their GP where relevant
• Personal safety when visiting new clients, such as telling someone where you will be
• Travel time and cost, which can cut into your hourly earnings
• Check whether your qualification meets what corporate clients ask for

Startup costs are typically around £700 to £3,000, depending on your setup. These are estimates. Remember that travel time and cost can cut into your hourly earnings, so factor them into your pricing.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many clients you have, your prices and how often you teach. These are estimates. Plan for at least 5 hours a week, plus travel time between sessions.

Check that your public liability insurance covers teaching at clients' premises. Ask clients about injuries or health conditions before starting, and suggest they check with their GP where relevant. Also check your personal safety arrangements and whether corporate clients accept your qualification.