In-Person meditation teacher

Class attendees, local employers and offices, wellness centers, senior centers and schools or community groups.

Per-person class fees, series or punch cards, flat fees for corporate or group sessions, and hourly private sessions.

• A steady personal meditation practice
• Leading groups with confidence
• Networking and local marketing

• General liability insurance, and check whether venues require you to carry it and name them on the policy
• Check your city or county for any business license requirements
• Avoid health or medical claims in your marketing
• Room rental costs can eat into income if classes are small, so test demand first
• If you visit clients' homes, consider clear boundaries and a written agreement

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your venue arrangements, insurance and marketing. These are estimates. Room rental can eat into income if classes are small, so test demand first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,500, depending on class sizes, how many sessions you teach, private clients and what you charge. This is an estimate, not a guarantee, and room costs come out of it.

Check whether venues require general liability insurance and want to be named on your policy. Check your city or county for business license requirements, avoid health or medical claims in your marketing, and consider a written agreement for home visits.