Yoga Instructor

Tax guide for Canadian self-employed yoga instructors and movement teachers

Allowable Expenses

• Studio rental — Per-class or monthly studio hire for teaching yoga classes
• Yoga Alliance registration — RYT-200/500 registration and annual renewal fees
• Props & equipment — Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters used for client classes
• Online platform fees — Mindbody, Punchpass, Momence subscription for class bookings
• Liability insurance — Yoga teacher professional liability coverage
• Props & equipment — Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, and studio props purchased for classes

Tax Tips

• Yoga Alliance annual registration fees are deductible professional membership dues
• Studio rental paid per class is a direct deductible business expense — get receipts
• Online class platform subscriptions (Mindbody, Punchpass) are deductible business tools
• If you teach corporate yoga in-office, any travel costs to the client site are deductible

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Yoga Alliance registration fees deductible in Canada?

Yes — Yoga Alliance RYT-200/500 registration and annual renewal fees are deductible as professional membership dues on Form T2125, provided you are actively earning income as a yoga instructor.