We recently had a great guest in the Yoga Sequencing & Teaching Tips Facebook group to help us understand the (often confusing) guidelines on the legalities of us yoga teaching and yoga business.

Cory Sterling is a lawyer, small business owner, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher. He wrote The Yoga Law Book and has served hundreds of clients in the health and yoga space all across the world, the majority of whom teach and own or operate a fitness/health studio. He has presented at conferences around the world, teaching about the law in a FUN and practical way. 

Prior to our conversation, I had gathered a handful of questions from members of the group and from those on my email list. This discussion turned into a great chat about the general legal guidelines that yoga teachers need to consider when venturing out into the world of teaching.

We discussed insurance, waivers, teaching online, contracts, disclaimers, independent contractor vs. employee, and more.

The information is most relevant for those in the United States, however, yoga teachers from every part of the world can benefit from the general guidelines discussed during this Q&A.

Learn more about the legal template bundles that Cory and his team offers. Use code ASHES for 10% off.

Email [email protected] with any other specific yoga teaching legal questions.

About Ashley – Ashley Hagen is an online yoga teacher and business coach who helps other yoga teachers transform into confident online entrepreneurs. Ashley went from teaching 15+ yoga classes per week and owning a local studio to running a thriving yoga business 100% online. With a background in marketing & graphic design, she now combines her skills with her passion in order to help yoga teachers navigate the world of online yoga teaching, course creation and business building. Along with her yoga teacher coaching programs, Ashley leads a 6am PST Zoom yoga class every weekday to an audience all over the world.

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