The Yoga Teacher Benchmark Report 2026
The most comprehensive look at yoga teaching in the UK today
What does it really feel like to be a Yoga teacher in 2025/6?
The Yoga Teacher Benchmark Report is back for another year, offering clear, trusted insight into what it’s really like to be a yoga teacher in the UK. Built from 121 responses, this report lifts the lid on pay, working conditions, class trends, marketing habits, financial realities and the personal experiences of teachers across the country.
Whether you are brand new to teaching or years into your journey, this edition offers a valuable snapshot of the industry as it stands now. You will learn how much teachers are earning in different venues, what students are paying for classes, how teachers feel about their work, and what is changing across the sector. You will also hear directly from teachers through rich qualitative comments that show the human side of the profession.
What’s inside:
Average studio, gym and independent class pay
Profit benchmarks for freelance classes
What teachers charge for 1:1s and drop-in sessions
How teachers feel about their income, value and working relationships
Where students find their classes
Marketing habits and attitudes towards social media
The biggest challenges teachers face
Retreat trends, niche specialisms and future career dreams
Reflections from teachers on how the climate has changed over time
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