Yoga has been growing in popularity for years, and it’s a great way to stay fit, relieve stress, and build up your flexibility. If you practice yoga yourself and want to share your passion with others, teaching an online yoga class might be the perfect career path for you. Here’s how to get started!
To set up an online yoga class, you must first decide on your niche and schedule. Pick a streaming platform, buy the right equipment, choose your filming location, create a website and newsletter, have a marketing plan, and set up a payment system.
Decide on Your Niche
While it’s possible to teach all kinds of yoga, it’s better to specialize in one type (or two). For example, if your goal is to make money from teaching yoga classes online, then you should consider what kind of yoga you can teach that others are willing to pay for.
If you have a physical studio where people come in person and pay per class, this doesn’t apply as much because the overhead costs are higher. However, if you want to make money through internet-based courses, specialize in something specific.
Decide on Your Schedule
Now that you have your space, it’s time to decide on your schedule. If you’re teaching a class from home, this means figuring out exactly when and where people can attend.
You can teach yoga anytime or night: in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Make sure that whatever schedule you choose allows for enough preparation time before each class so that everything runs smoothly on the day of—and make sure it doesn’t interfere with your practice too much (or not enough). You can also find new students by hosting one-off workshops at local gyms or studios with established yogis’ communities. It’s up to you!
Pick A Streaming Platform
Once you’ve decided to teach yoga, the next step is choosing a streaming platform. There are many options, but we recommend choosing one that allows you to customize your classes and has a built-in payment system and analytics system.
Glofox offers all these features and more! It allows instructors to create their website or app with personalized pricing plans and memberships. Instructors can also take advantage of our built-in payment system that automatically pays them each time they stream live or on-demand classes. They can also track student engagement through real-time analytics data showing how many people watched their class and other valuable information like what devices viewers used or where in the world they were located during the viewing session.
Get Your Filming Equipment
Now that you’ve got your space, it’s time to get your filming equipment. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, many apps are available to help you create high-quality videos. Most apps offer text overlays and transitions without a subscription fee (though some require an annual fee).
If you want to use your laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, then adjust the lighting in your space accordingly so that the camera has enough contrast between light and dark areas. If this interests you, you’ll also want to consider investing in a tripod for greater ease of video use.
A lavalier mic will allow for better sound quality than most built-in computer mics because it picks up less surrounding noise from fans, air conditioners, and other loud mechanical noises often associated with online classes in homes.
Decide on Your Filming Location
To create a good film, you’ll need the right tools for the job. First and foremost, your filming location must be quiet. If there’s even the slightest bit of noise in the background—cars are driving by or planes flying overhead—it can distract viewers, making them lose focus on what you’re saying.
Also, consider lighting: indoor light can be harsh and unflattering, while natural light has a softness that will make your video look better (unless you’re filming at night). Next up is sound quality: if there are any extraneous noises, such as traffic or people talking outside of your window, these will get picked up by your microphone and end up on film! And finally, there are background details; if they need to be more interesting, people won’t want to watch them over again!
Once all these factors have been considered, we move onto technical considerations such as camera type (e.g., DSLR vs. point-and-shoot), tripod style and brand/model (to avoid tripods falling over during filming sessions), etc.
Create a Website and Newsletter
The next step is to create a website and newsletter. You can do this yourself or contract someone to help you. If you have a limited budget, many online services will help you set up your site and manage it for free or a small fee. For example, WordPress offers free templates with customizable themes, so there’s no need to hire a web designer unless the design of your site is very specific.
If you want an email list of customers who want to be alerted when new content is uploaded to your blog or website, consider using MailChimp, which has an easy-to-use interface and doesn’t require coding knowledge.
Marketing Plan
What’s the importance of a marketing plan? A marketing plan is a roadmap for promoting your business and generating leads. It should include information about what resources are available to help you execute your strategy, when you’ll start implementing each element of the plan and how you’ll measure success at each stage. Before you write anything down, think about why people want to buy from you instead of competitors offering similar products or services.
- Social media platforms are a great way to market your online yoga classes. It would help if you had an Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter profile dedicated to your business. If you have the time and resources available, get involved in local meetups or other social events where people interested in yoga might be found.
- A blog is one of the best tools for marketing an online yoga class. It can help you create a consistent presence on the web by providing information about your classes, tips for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, inspirational quotes from renowned yogis, and even product recommendations from reliable sources like Amazon or Athleta!
- Email marketing can be effective when used thoughtfully. Instead of sending out generic emails every day, which will likely end up in spam folders, create smaller batches targeting customers who have expressed interest in buying your products or services by signing up for any newsletter or promotional offers associated with them!
Set Up a Payment System
When it comes to setting up a payment system, there are a few options. If you have a business bank account and intend on getting a merchant account, then Stripe is likely your best bet. It’s easy to use and charges minimal fees. If you don’t want to deal with all the paperwork involved in setting up an LLC or other legal structure for your business, PayPal is also a good option (though they charge higher rates).
Either way, you’ll need the following:
- A merchant account
- A tax ID number (this will be different from your social security number)
- A business license from the state where you live
- Tax paperwork
You’re Ready to Teach After Final Tests
Check off your list!
- You’ve got a website and newsletter.
- You have a payment system in place (hopefully).
- You have a marketing plan.
- Your equipment is ready to go. Lights, camera(s), microphone, editing software.
- You’ve sorted your schedule and know when to film each class. And by “your schedule,” we mean “a calendar with all of your classes on it.”
- And lastly, do you know what niche you’re going for? Yoga for runners? Yoga for moms? Yoga for kids? These are potential niches that could work well for an online yoga class.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in doing, then start your journey today! After following these steps, you can set up an online yoga class. You’ll be able to reach students from all over the world, and it’s a great way for yogis to make extra money on the side.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best niche in yoga is whatever you’re passionate about. If you love to teach kids, then that’s a great niche! If you want to focus on seniors, then go for it. You can also explore different styles of yoga and find one that fits well with your personality.
The first step to becoming a yoga instructor is deciding what type of class you want to teach. If you’re interested in teaching kids, check out the following resource: Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course by Yogakids.com. This course is for people who want to teach children’s classes and includes everything from beginner poses to advanced ones.
You should always keep safety in mind when teaching children – make sure they’re comfortable with the poses before moving on! Yoga is an excellent way to help kids build strength and flexibility. It can also help focus, stress management, and other important life skills.
To learn more about starting your own Yoga Business check out my startup documents here.
Please note: This blog post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a legal expert to address your specific needs.
Meet Shawn Chun: Entrepreneur and Yoga Fan
I’m a happy individual who happens to be an entrepreneur. I have owned several types of businesses in my life from a coffee shop to an import and export business to an online review business plus a few more and now I create online yoga business resources for those interested in starting new ventures. It’s demanding work but I love it. I do it for those passionate about their business and their goals. That’s why when I meet a yoga business owner in public at a studio or anywhere else I see myself. I know how hard the struggle is to retain clients, find good employees and keep the business growing all while trying to stay competitive.
That’s why I created Yoga Business Boss: I want to help future yoga business owners like you build a thriving business that brings you endless joy and supports your ideal lifestyle.