Most yoga workshops charge $35-75 for a 2-3 hour session and $100-200 for a full-day experience. But the “right” price depends on several factors — and most teachers undercharge because they’re afraid to ask for what their expertise is worth. Let’s fix that.

Typical Workshop Pricing Ranges

Here’s what the market generally looks like:

90-minute specialty workshop: $25-45
2-3 hour deep dive: $35-75
Half-day immersion (4 hours): $75-125
Full-day workshop (6-8 hours): $100-200
Weekend intensive: $200-400

These ranges are for in-person workshops in mid-size markets. If you’re in a major city (New York, LA, London) or have a strong brand and following, you can charge at the higher end or above. Online workshops typically run 20-30% less.

What to Factor Into Your Pricing

Your price isn’t just “what feels right.” Consider these real costs:

Venue rental — studio space, community center, or your own space
Props and materials — handouts, printed materials, specialty props
Your preparation time — curriculum design, marketing, setup
Marketing costs — ads, flyers, email platform fees
Your teaching time — the actual hours you’re delivering
Taxes and fees — payment processing, self-employment tax

A Simple Pricing Formula

Here’s a straightforward way to calculate your minimum price:

(Total costs + desired profit) / expected attendees = price per person

Example: $200 venue + $50 materials + $300 desired pay = $550 total. If you expect 15 attendees, that’s about $37 per person. Round up to $40 and offer early bird pricing at $35. Simple. ✨

Early Bird and Bundle Strategies

These work really well for workshops:

Early bird pricing: Offer a 15-20% discount for registrations 2+ weeks in advance. This helps you gauge demand early.
Bring-a-friend discount: $10 off for each person when they sign up together. Fills seats and builds community.
Series bundles: If you’re running a multi-part workshop series, bundle all sessions at a discount.
Membership perks: If you have a membership or class pass, include a workshop discount as a perk.

Please Don’t Undercharge

Here’s the truth: when you undercharge for a workshop, you’re not being generous — you’re devaluing your expertise and making it harder for every yoga teacher to earn a living wage. Your training, preparation time, and specialized knowledge have real value.

If pricing feels uncomfortable, that’s normal. But your students aren’t just paying for 3 hours of yoga — they’re paying for the years of training and practice that make those 3 hours transformative.

For more on building a sustainable yoga income, check out our guide to setting your yoga class pricing. And if you’re thinking about expanding into retreats, our yoga retreat planning guide covers everything from budgeting to logistics.

Workshops are one of the best ways to grow your teaching reputation, build community, and create income beyond regular classes. Price them like the valuable experiences they are. 💛