Part-Time Yoga Instructor at Local Studios

Studios and gyms pay you per class or per head. Students pay for workshops or events you run yourself.

A flat fee per class or a cut of ticket sales at each venue. Extra income from workshops, themed series and sub teaching.

• Sequencing safe, clear classes
• Confident voice and a welcoming manner
• Reliable timekeeping and class prep

• Instructor liability insurance, which some studios require you to carry yourself
• Contractor vs employee status, so check how each venue pays you and how you handle self-employment taxes with the IRS
• Yoga teacher training is not state-licensed in most places, but check whether your state or city has any rules
• Pay per class is often modest, so travel time between venues matters

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on the training you choose and the equipment and insurance you need. These are estimates only. Some studios require you to carry your own instructor liability insurance, so ask venues first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many classes you teach and what each venue pays. These are estimates. Pay per class is often modest, so travel time between venues matters when planning your week.

Yoga teacher training is not state-licensed in most places, but check whether your state or city has any rules. Also check instructor liability insurance, and how each venue pays you, since contractor status affects self-employment taxes with the IRS.