Yoga Is Big Business. So Why Are So Many Instructors Barely Getting By?

July 23, 2025

Yoga is everywhere: on gym schedules, TikTok feeds, retreat brochures and corporate wellness programs. But behind the curated image lies a disconnect, where many of the people teaching yoga are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, for most instructors, the hardest pose isn’t on the mat. It’s making a living.

Athletech News caught up with Impact founder Andy Zoltan to explore how yoga entrepreneurs can go from broke to booked. Athletech News