Yoga Instructor

Also called: Yoga Teacher

Teaches yoga poses, breathing and relaxation to classes and private clients.

A day in the life

She teaches a sunrise class at a studio, a chair-yoga class at a senior center, and a private session for a pro athlete working on flexibility.

Pay over a career

Starting
$22k
Typical
$42k
High
$80k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 0 years after high school. 200-hour yoga teacher training (RYT-200); many go on to 500 hours.

Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 12% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Yoga apps and AI form feedback cover beginners at home; in-studio classes and private sessions keep human teachers.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Physical education, Health, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9031.

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