Business of Yoga

Another popular yoga teacher publicly leaves John Friend's flock.

Licensing its internationally recognized brand name, the Chopra Center enters into the yoga studio market.

We know that yogis are a passionate bunch, whether it's going to extreme lengths to secure time on their mats or in fighting for a cause they believe in...

While people everywhere are struggling to make ends meet yoga businesses continue to thrive, according to a recent report by CNNMoney. Low operating costs and growing demand are fueling the success of yoga studios, many of which are mom-and-pop...

Congo is experiencing one of the deadliest conflicts on earth; four million people have been killed in the war there. What can we do about it? Yoga for Congo Women is a not-for-profit that helps women in the Democratic...

There are many ways to live your yoga out in the world, but one of the most profound is to dedicate yourself to the service of others. If you've ever been drawn to the yoga of service, but wondered...

Yoga centers and volunteers both win from the relationship. Here's what you need to know.

Add some humor and lightness to your classes and you may see your business boom.

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Every few years, stories about possible regulation of yoga teachers and studios surface. This time, it comes from the Great State of Texas. Recently, the Texas Workforce Commission sent out letters to various studios, asking them to become state-licensed career...

Balancing the business and spiritual sides of yoga has always been a delicate one. An article in Business Week broaches the scramble for yoga teachers to trademark their yoga styles, citing that "out of the 2,213 trademark applications containing the word...

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Opening a new yoga studio (or any business for that matter) in this economy is risky. So when landlords approached a Memphis studio owner about expanding to a new location in their apartment building, the studio owner had reservations. The...

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At $18 a class in some cities, it's no surprise that yoga studios are often a hub for financially secure spiritual seekers. It's the high price tags associated with yoga classes, retreats, and trendy yoga clothes that has some folks...

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It's not news that states are cracking down on yoga teacher training programs and asking (in some instances demanding) that yoga schools pay the same licensing fees vocational schools like hairdressing and massage therapy schools pay. After Michigan gave yoga...

In a lawsuit against Dahn Yoga, a yoga organization with locations across the U.S., 26 former Dahn members allege the organization subjects its members to "psychological manipulation". Dahn Yoga issued this response to ABC15 in Arizona, who has been following...

Yoga teacher trainings fall under the same category as schools that teach bartending, pet grooming, medical assistance, and business, according to Michigan state officials, reports the The Detroit News. The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth has begun...

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Several Phoenix area yoga studios have closed, reports the Arizona Republic. All were in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood. Teachers and students say it's because yoga is free at local churches or included in health club memberships, including the Ahwatukee...

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Adding retail sales to your studio or private business can boost sales—or create headaches. Experts weigh in on retail success strategies.

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Hip-hop yogi and Spiritual Gangster founder Ian Lopatin talks about Bikram, the beat, and making yoga more American.

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One of the earliest American Iyengar teachers, Dunn was instrumental in introducing Iyengar to this country.

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Find out why creating an eco-friendly yoga studio is becoming a popular business practice of ahimsa, non-harming.

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Pay attention to the business details when planning a yoga retreat.

Be prepared for anything when you venture on a yoga retreat. Here are 3 yoga retreat and food tips to help you prepare for your next event.

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How much training do you need? It depends on the scope of the problems you treat and your prior experience.

Plus advice on how to supplement your income.

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A business plan can help you determine your goals, select a suitable location, and anticipate the unforeseen.

New yoga teachers, this checklist is your friend. Find your yoga niche—by thinking beyond the studio—and begin planning to build your classes.