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I was unhappy when I initially started school in Marin, California. I had no clue what I was getting myself into until it was too late. Due to the exorbitant cost of living in this location, I was obliged to move into a friend's spare room and, eventually, into my boyfriend's parents' house. I was exhausted from teaching more than six classes every day, seven days a week. My body hurt, I was angry, and I couldn't pay my bills since they were past due. It had to come to an end at some point. This was going to be the perfect job for me!

Everything changed after sitting down and meditating on some fundamental business truths regarding yoga teaching as a vocation.

What are the many methods and venues where I may generate money with yogitimes?

I've only been working as a teacher for five years. I may make between $4500 and $5050 each month simply doing yoga. Second, I have a professional history as an acupuncturist, which perfectly compliments my academic work and provides a unique viewpoint on anatomical structures, injury management, and physiology, among other things. Even if all I did were teach yoga, I would be in an excellent financial situation.

I no longer earn enough money each session to teach more than eight lessons per week. In addition, I arrange a few particular events/workshops every month, which account for the majority of my income, and I teach a few private lessons per month, either for beginner students or for special occasions like weddings and corporate parties. Apart from that, I oversee my studio's email marketing and social media initiatives and contribute to a terrific online yoga publication. Finally, I assist with teacher training and the occasional retreat once a year.

When I teach this manner, I MAKE MORE MONEY than when I face Instagram and include "likes" with a self-loathing pit in my gut. I'm much happier now that I'm not running around town like a maniac to seven different studios every day of the week.

Suggestions & Recommendations for Increasing Pay Scalability I rapidly learned that I battled with money and exhaustion throughout my first year and a half of teaching. I eventually sought advice from my yoga teachers, and it turned out that I had many misconceptions about what it took to be a yoga teacher.

1. Never give up trying to get a better deal on your salary.

My erroneous assumption: I assumed that yoga instructors couldn't negotiate their beginning salaries or get "raises." I took that when class sizes grew, instructors received more "per mat" pay.

You should learn about the salary scale in your area if you don't already know. The beginning compensation for new yoga instructors is $35 per hour at a gym or small studio and $45 per hour at a more established yoga studio. Teachers with a lot of experience and additional skill sets and training may earn anywhere from $50 to $75 each class.

You will be offered or may negotiate a compensation of $100 or more for each class if you stay with a studio for a long time, are willing to be active in all elements of their schedule and marketing efforts, and have a vast following.

As an incentive to raise your class size, several facilities charge "per mat" pricing that ranges from $1-3 per mat beyond the first 10.

I began my teaching career at $30 per session at a gym and $45 per session at a workshop with a low per mat inspiration. I was unaware that this pay scale existed in my area, much alone negotiating salary. I was so happy to be teaching that I didn't speak up for my concerns. Consequently, I was poor, hungry, and needed a lot of lessons every day to get by.

When it came time to negotiate, I utilized my acupuncture knowledge, writing abilities, and further training, including Yin Yoga teacher training and Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga teacher training, to deal with compensation effectively.

If you have any additional skills, you should use them to your advantage to negotiate a higher pay per class. Offering this service is not greedy, and it is not "going against your path" as a yoga teacher. It's what keeps your refrigerator stocked, and your bills paid, and it's what permits you to become a teacher in the end. As a consequence, be considerate of your needs.

2. Put up the time and effort, and Speak Up!

My erroneous view was that my previous acupuncture training had anything to do with my schooling, and I didn't see the need to spend my limited finances on other training hours.

Recognize that your 200-hour YTT is the bare minimum need for your job. You'll need more resources. These extra hours and certificates will satiate your yoga need while also giving you a competitive edge. They make you stand out, which is critical if you teach in a dynamic field like mine. It shows studio owners and students that you've worked hard to develop your teaching skills and learn more about your domain. Take anatomy classes, attend content-specific seminars, and hone your skills to assist others successfully.

You may also use your talents before becoming a yoga instructor, such as email selling, social media management, and having a solid eye for retail trends, among other things. Include this information in your bio and CV, and tell everyone you encounter about your background—even if it's only in passing—at every class and gym.