If you’ve only ever taught yoga in studios, you might be surprised by how much opportunity exists just outside the studio doors. Corporate yoga isn’t just a side hustle—it can be a sustainable, impactful branch of your teaching career. And with a thoughtful approach, it can also be deeply rewarding. You’re meeting people where they need yoga most!
Whether you’re hoping to stabilize your income, teach during the workday, or reach students who might never attend a studio class, here’s how to thrive in corporate yoga.
Start with Outreach: How to Land Corporate Gigs
Most corporate yoga opportunities don’t come through yoga studios—they come through networking. Your students, your friends, even your own former coworkers may have connections to companies with wellness initiatives.
The key is to make your offer specific and professional. In large companies, the decision-maker is usually someone in HR, particularly within wellness or employee engagement. In smaller companies, you might reach out to the office manager or even the CEO.
When you approach companies:
- Frame yoga as an investment, not a perk.
- Emphasize real benefits like reduced stress, lower absenteeism, improved focus, and team morale.
- Offer a sample class or a desk yoga demonstration to showcase your skills.
- Come prepared with a clean, clear proposal: what you offer, how it works logistically, and how it benefits their staff.
Don’t overlook your existing network. A single student might be the person who connects you to your next contract.
Set Premium Rates with Confidence
Corporate yoga is not just a class—it’s a wellness service. You’re meeting people at work, managing dynamics that don’t exist in studio classes, and often accommodating tight schedules and physical constraints.
That means your pricing should reflect:
- Your preparation and planning time
- Travel, setup, and breakdown
- Any props you provide
- Your professional expertise in adapting yoga to the workplace
Consider these three pricing structures:
- Flat Rate ($150–$300/class): A clean option that works well for most corporate clients.
- Per Participant ($15–$25/person with a minimum): Good for drop-in formats or fluctuating attendance.
- Package Deals (e.g., 10 classes for $1,750): Encourages commitment and offers predictable income.
Always clarify what’s included and what counts as an add-on (like additional travel or custom sequence design). Use clear invoices with terms like Net 30, and be ready to fill out vendor paperwork for payment.
Sequence for the Space—and the Suit
Your students may show up in blazers, skirts, or even steel-toed boots, depending on the workplace. Corporate settings rarely offer ideal yoga conditions, which makes smart sequencing even more essential.
You’ll want to:
- Stick to seated and standing poses that work with restrictive clothing
- Use chair flow or wall-based sequences when space is tight
- Offer modifications for all poses to accommodate varying flexibility and dress codes
- Include breathwork and mindfulness that center the nervous system and relieve stress
You don’t need yoga mats or a full studio setup to deliver a powerful experience. What matters is accessibility, clarity, and thoughtful progression.
This is also a perfect opportunity to apply the 6–4–2 framework with flexibility—offering all six spinal moves, variations through the leg lines, and a balance between core activation and mobility, even if your class is short or constrained.
Honor Group Dynamics—and Hierarchies
Corporate yoga comes with unique emotional and social dynamics. People may feel vulnerable practicing in front of their boss—or unsure of how much to engage.
To create a safe, welcoming space:
- Establish from the beginning that yoga is a non-competitive practice
- Offer clear, consistent variations so everyone can work at their level without feeling singled out
- Minimize the use of Sanskrit or spiritual language unless it’s contextually appropriate
- Avoid defaulting to using the same participants as demo models (especially if they’re in leadership roles)
You may not know who’s who in the room—and that’s actually a good thing. Your job is to hold space for everyone equally.
Master the Logistics
Professionalism matters deeply in corporate yoga. Make it easy for your clients and students by establishing clear systems:
- Track attendance if required by the company or insurance
- Store waivers, or ask HR to handle onboarding
- Decide how props will be handled and where they’ll be kept
- Bring a watch or clock to ensure you start and end exactly on time
Develop a substitute plan, especially if you’re offering a long-term contract. Consider inviting your sub to co-teach once before their first solo session so they can understand the space and student expectations.
Finally, check your insurance. You may need to add a rider or be listed as an additional insured to comply with workplace safety policies.
Build Your Reputation—and Your Reach
Once you’re in the door, one corporate yoga class can lead to many more. Document your work professionally:
- Collect testimonials from HR reps or individual students
- Track attendance and participation trends
- Note improvements in morale, energy, or posture—whatever your students report
If you’re comfortable, consider offering lunch-and-learn sessions or workshops on related topics like ergonomics, stress management, or mindfulness. This positions you as a full-spectrum wellness professional and can open even more doors within the organization.
A Gateway to Confident, Adaptable Teaching
Teaching in corporate settings builds skills you’ll use in every part of your teaching life: sequencing under constraints, communicating clearly, adapting to student needs, and building rapport with diverse groups.
The classes may be short. The rooms may be crowded. But the impact? It can be profound.
Corporate yoga brings the practice directly into daily life—where it’s often needed most. And it offers you, the teacher, a chance to expand your reach, refine your message, and grow your business without burning out.
If you’re ready to teach beyond the studio and into real life, corporate classes are your next evolution.
Hear all my advice on how to teach corporate classes with confidence on Yoga Teacher Confidential, episode 41.
