Online yoga classes and membership

Students who prefer practicing at home, such as parents, shift workers, people in rural areas and those who feel shy in a studio.

Monthly memberships for live and recorded classes, drop-in fees and occasional paid workshops or themed series.

• Yoga teaching, with clear verbal cueing
• Basic video and sound setup
• Social media and email marketing
• Consistency and community building

• Teaching liability: check that your insurance covers online classes and students in other states
• Use a health waiver and remind students to practice within their limits
• Music licensing: check the rules before playing commercial music in classes
• Check your state for sales tax rules on digital services
• Check HOA or lease rules if you run the business from home
• It takes time to build an audience, so expect a slow start

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your camera, sound and lighting setup, and the platform and marketing you choose. These are estimates, and you can begin with a basic home setup in a spare room.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $3,000, depending on how many students join and whether they pay by drop-in or monthly membership. It takes time to build an audience, so expect a slow start. These are estimates only.

Check that your insurance covers online classes and students in other states, and use a health waiver. Also check music licensing rules, your state's sales tax rules on digital services, and any HOA or lease rules if you work from home.