Yoga Today
29/5/2023
Pay and pricing for yoga teachers and their services has often been left to individuals to negotiate. There can be uncertainty around how much to charge or pay, and more recently we see wage stagnation affect the viability of teaching yoga as a career. As the peak body, Yoga Australia makes observations and suggestions to support the positive perception of yoga as a safe profession operating under exacting standards.
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