Online tai chi classes

Adults who prefer to practice at home, including older adults, people with limited mobility and students who live far from a local teacher.

Monthly memberships, paid course blocks or single class tickets, with optional recorded lessons or one-to-one sessions at a higher price.

• Solid tai chi training and practice
• Explaining movement clearly on camera
• Basic video and scheduling tools

• General liability or professional insurance: check whether your policy covers online teaching
• Safety: you cannot see students as easily, so use a waiver and encourage students to check with their doctor
• Music and video content: use licensed or original material to avoid copyright problems
• Check state sales tax rules for digital or online services

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on your camera, sound and video tools and any insurance. You teach from a clear space at home, so there is no room hire to pay for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $2,000, depending on whether you charge for courses or monthly memberships and how many students join. Treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee.

Check whether your general liability or professional insurance covers online teaching, and use a waiver while encouraging students to check with their doctor. Also check state sales tax rules for digital or online services, and use licensed or original music.