Fun fact: a *lot* of yoga teachers are on Medicaid due to the nature of their…
Fun fact: a *lot* of yoga teachers are on Medicaid due to the nature of their employment opportunities. Seriously: Some of your favorite teachers at your FAVORITE yoga studios.
So as not to publicly shame the studios with teachers on Medicare, Iâve redacted the studio names. But:
For a 1 hour class: a teacher with ~5 years experience receives between $35-$55 a classâ this entails an hour long commute, two hours of class prep minimum, and the class itself. $8.75-$13.75 an hour.
For a teacher with 20 years experience? $55-$85 â thatâs $13.75-21.25 an hour, with a maximum class cap per day of 4 (very, very high due to a maximum earning potential based on ability to commute and score gigs).
Are these livable wages? Discuss.
So as not to publicly shame the studios with teachers on Medicare, Iâve redacted the studio names. But:
For a 1 hour class: a teacher with ~5 years experience receives between $35-$55 a classâ this entails an hour long commute, two hours of class prep minimum, and the class itself. $8.75-$13.75 an hour.
For a teacher with 20 years experience? $55-$85 â thatâs $13.75-21.25 an hour, with a maximum class cap per day of 4 (very, very high due to a maximum earning potential based on ability to commute and score gigs).
Are these livable wages? Discuss.
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