Yoga / Pilates Class Pack Pricing 2025/26

Mat yoga drop-in classes: £12–18 per class in 2025/26. Hot yoga and specialist formats (Ashtanga, Iyengar) can charge £18–25. London and South East studios typically charge at the higher end. Class packs offer a discount — typically 10–20% per class versus drop-in. Unlimited monthly memberships provide the best per-class value and drive retention.

Yes — if you play recorded music in yoga or Pilates classes (including via streaming services like Spotify), you need a PRS for Music licence and a PPL Music licence, or the combined PPL PRS licence. Playing music without a licence is a copyright infringement. The annual cost depends on the number of classes and studio capacity — typically £200–800/year for an independent studio. Many studios use music licenced specifically for exercise classes.

HMRC's employment status rules apply carefully to yoga and Pilates instructors. Instructors who teach exclusively (or predominantly) at one studio, use the studio's equipment, have set hours and cannot send a substitute are likely to be employees. Truly self-employed instructors typically work across multiple venues, set their own rates and substitute with their own replacements. Misclassifying employees as self-employed carries significant HMRC penalties — seek specialist employment tax advice if uncertain.