Yoga liability insurance policy protects you and your practice. Having yoga insurance is a relatively low cost that supersedes the price tag of an average lawsuit and having coverage protects you from claims regarding accidents and occurrences that can happen in your classes. beYogi Insurance Plus provides perks and benefits that other liability insurance companies do not offer, including coverage for 350+ health and wellness activities.
Instant Coverage: Policy takes 24 hours to go into effect
Free Website: 30 Day Free Trial Only
Student Policy: No Student Policy Available
EXTRA FEES
Yoga Part-Time Professional:
Teaching less than 6 hours per week
Membership Fee: $65
Risk Purchasing Fee: $50
Policy Premium: $75
Total Part-Time: $190
Yoga Full-Time Professional:
Teaching morethan 6 hours per week
Membership Fee: $65
Risk Purchasing Fee: $50
Policy Premium: $135
Total Full-Time: $250
Why does beYogi's yoga insurance outweigh Yoga Journal insurance?
Unlike Yoga Journal Insurance, beYogi Insurance Plus offers yoga instructors all-inclusive liability insurance as low as $179 a year. beYogi also offers a $25 student policy, so if you are a student currently enrolled in yoga teacher training (YTT) you are covered even if the unfortunate happens. Also, Yoga Journal Insurance does not offer an affordable student rate, leaving you uncovered if something unforeseen happens to you.
In addition, Yoga Journal Insurance offers two policies, one for part-time instructors priced at $190 and the other for full-time instructors priced at $250. However, by purchasing beYogi’s full-time policy for only $179 which covers you if you teach more than 6 hours a week or the part-time policy for $159 which covers you if you teach less than 6 hours a week, you will save money—so don’t sacrifice your earnings for an overpriced policy.
Also, you’ll want to keep in mind that while you may be teaching at one studio for now, you never know what the future holds! Opportunities may arise to teach a workshop, in private client’s homes, or at retreats and festivals—beYogi insurance will follow you not matter where you decide to take your passion!
Another reason why beYogi Insurance Plus outweighs Yoga Journal Insurance is because they do not offer their policy holders with benefits such as stolen equipment coverage, identity protection, and a free professional website.
Having stolen equipment coverage is something that every yoga instructor should consider, especially if you invest a lot of money in yoga mats and blocks for your clients. If something that you use for your business is stolen from you, beYogi will reimburse you for those lost or stolen items. When you become insured through beYogi Insurance Plus, you will have up to $1,000 in stolen equipment coverage, giving you the peace of mind you need to accomplish your goals.
Along with the stolen equipment coverage that beYogi Insurance Plus offers, you will also receive identity protection coverage and a free professional website. When you purchase a policy through Yoga Journal Insurance, you will not receive either of those benefits, which could potentially put your identity and brand at risk.
By investing in a beYogi Insurance Plus policy, you are not only protecting your career but also your practice.
One low rate whether you're full-time or part-time; teaching at home or in a studio; independent or an employee; Or events in the US
For an additional $30, receive UNLIMITED additional insureds!
Covers 350+ health & wellness activities, including Yoga, Pilates, & Dance
Instant coverage and proof of insurance via email
Includes coverage for identity protection and stolen equipment
Free business resources, including a professional website, discounts on yoga products, and inspirational pose directory
Industry Facts
It is estimated around sixteen million North Americans practice some form of yoga
Yoga had been practiced in India for centuries, but it has been practiced in the United states since the late 19 century.
In 2005, the North American Studio Alliance (NAMASTA) estimated there were 70,000 yoga teachers in North America
The number of yoga-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms almost doubled from 2010-2013, according to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS).
*Coverage for Yoga Therapy is only available for those professionals who (1) are a certified yoga therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists; (2) provide a client information document to their clients explaining the nature and extent of the services being provided; and (3) understand and communicate to their clients that Yoga Therapy is not a licensed healthcare profession in the state or jurisdiction in which they practice.
Pilates
Mat
Apparatus
Instruction
Dance
Barre
Biodanza
Dance Instruction
Zumba
Abhynanga
Acrosage
Active Isolated Stretching
Acu-Kinesiology
Acupressure
Acutonics
Ai Chi
Alexander Technique
Amma Therapy
Animal Acupressure
Animal Massage
Anma Therapy
Applied Kinesiology
ARC Technique
Aroma-Reflex Therapy
Aromatherapy
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy
Ashi-Thai
Asian Bodywork Therapy
Aston Patterning
Asymmetric Body Balancing
Attunement
Ayurvedic Massage
Bach Flower Remedies - Topicals
Balinese Massage
Balneotherapy
Bamboo Fusion
Bamboossage
Barbara Bennan Technique
Barefoot Shiatsu
BART
Belavia Facelift Massage
Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy
Berry Method
B.E.S.T.
Bindegewebs Massage
Bindi
Biodynamic Craniosacral
Bioenergetics
Bioenergy Massage
Biomagnetic Touch Healing
Biosonic Repatterning
Biosync
Bio Touch Healing
Body Image Enrichment
Body Logic
Body Wraps
Body-Mind Centering
BodyTalk
Bodywork for the Childbearing Year
Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen System
Bowen Technique
Breast Massage
Breathing Techniques
Breema Breathwork
Bridgewebs Massage
Canadian Deep Muscle Massage
Chair MAssage
Champissage
Chi Gong
Chi Nei Tsang
Chikly Brain Curriculum
Chinese Massage
Chubinsky Method
Classical Massage
Color Light Therapy (no lasers)
Complete Decongestive Therapy
Connective Tissue Massage
CORE Bodywork
Core Energetics
Cranial Release Technique
Cranial Soft Tissue Release
Craniosacral Therapy
Critz Technique
Cross Fiber Massage
Crystal Therapy
Cupping
Cryiax Massage
Deep Muscle Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage
Ear Candling
Eden Energy Medicine
Egoscue Method
Emotion Freedom
Emotional Freedom Technique
Energetic Transformation
Energy Balancing
Energy Healing Techniques
Energy Kinesiology
Equine Massage
Equine Reiki
Equirub
Equissage
Esalen MAssage
Essential Oils Masage
Facial Massage Fascial and Membrane Technique
Feldenkrais Method
Feng Shui
Fertility Massage
Fijian Massage
Five Element Shiatsu
Forearm Dance Technique
Four-handed Massage
Full Spectrum Energy Medicine
Functional Range Release
Geriatric Massage
G-Jo Acupressure
Gua Sha
H.E.A.R.T.
Hakomi
Hama MAssage
Hand Reflexology
Hannah Somatic Education
Hawaiian Bodywork
Healing Touch
Hellerwork
Hemme Approach
Hoffa Massage Technique
Holistic MAssage
Holotropic Breathwork
Hoshino Therapy
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Towels
Hydrocollator Hotpacs
Hydrotherapy
IGM Method
Indian Head Massage
Infant Massage
Injury Massage
Innovative Pet Therapy
Insight Bodywork
Instruction Integrated Awareness
Integrative Acupressure
Integrative Eclectic Shiatsu
Inernal Organ Massage
Intra-Oral Massage
Ionic Footbath
IP Touch
Jamu Massage
Japanese Shiatsu
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Kiatsu
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Taping
Kinessage
Kripalu Bodywork
Kriya Massage
Kurashove Massage
LaStone Therapy
Lave Shell Technique
LED Lights
LHE Phototherapy (no lasers)
Light of Life Energy
Limiloni
Longevity Energetics
Looyn Work
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Lymphedma Therapy
Lypossage
Macrobiotic Shiatsu
Magnet Therapy
Manual Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Instruction
Maya Abdominal Massage
McMillan Massage Technique
Mechanical Link
Medical Massage
Medial Qigong Therapy
MELT Method
Mennell Massage Techniques
Mentastics
Merciér Therapy
Micro Needling
Mother Massage
Moxibustion
Muscle Activation Technique
Myofascial Release
Myomassology
Myopractics
Myoskeletal Alignment Technique
Myotherapy
Naprapathy
Nepali Massage
Neural Manipulation
Neuromuscular Reprogramming
Neuromuscular Therapy
New Manual Articular Approach
Niel-Asher Technique
Nuad Bo' Rarn
Nurse MAssage
Ohashiatsu
Okazaki Restorative Massage
Oncology Massage
On-Site Massage
Ortho-Bionomy
Orthopedic Massage
Pet Massage
Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy
PNF Stretches
Polarity Therapy
Positional RElease
Postural Integration
Practical Movement
Pranic Healing
Pregnancy Massage
Prenatal Massage
Process Acupressure
Push Therapy
Qigon
Quantum-Touch
Raindrop Therapy
Range of Motion
Raynor Massage Therapy
Reconnective Healing
Reflexology
Reflexology Instruction
Reiki
Remedial Massage
Rolfing Structural Integration
Rosen Method
Rossiter System
Rubenfeld Synergy Method
Russian Massage
Rys Thomas Energy Medicine
Sabai of Sa-wan Therapy
SacroOccipital Technique
Safe Touch Masage
Schulman Therapy
Seated Massage
Sensory Repatterning
Shen Jing Acupressure
Shiatsu
Shiatsu Amma Therapy
Soma Neuromuscular Integration
Somatic Therapy
SomatoEmotional Release
Sound Healing
Sound Therapy
Sports Massage
St. John Neumuscular Therapy
Steamy Wonder System
Stone Therapy
Strain-Counterstrain
Stretching Techniques
Structural Energetic Therapy
Structural Integration
Sugar Scrub
Swedish Massage
Swe-Thai Massage
Tai chi
Tapping Techniques
Tellington Touch
Temporomandibular Therapy
Thai Herbal Compress Technique
Thai Message
Thai Yoga Massage
The Healing Code
Therapeutic Touch
Therasa Primmer Method of Deep
Thumper Massage
Tian Di Bamboo Massage
Tibetan Massage
Total Body Balancing
Touch For Health
Touch Therapy Instructors
Touch to T.E.A.C.H.
Trager Work
Trauma Erase
Trauma Touch Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Tsubo Point Therapy
Tuina
Tuning Forks
Vedic Massage
Venus Freeze
Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Warm Bamboo Massage
Watsu
Wurn Technique
Yamuna Body Rolling
Yuen Method
Zen Shiatsu
Zero Balancing
Zone Therapy
Nail Care
Acrylic
Airbrush Design
Charms
False Nails
Foot Scrubs
Gel
Gems
Glitter
Instruction
Manicures
Nail Art
Nail Extensions
Nail Repair
Painting
Paraffin Pedicures
Pedicures
Polish
Stencil Design
Varnish
Youth
Hair Styling
Chemical Wave
Children
Custom Wrap
Design, Cut, and Style
Flash or Balyage Highlights
Hair Bleaching
Hair Coloring
Hair Treatments
Hairshaping
Instruction
Permanent Wave
Shampooing
Straightening
Thermal Styling
Waves
Weave
Wet Styling
Wig Stylist
Nonmedical Care of Skin
Acne Treatments
Body Scrub
Chemical Peel (no lasers)
Cold Light Series 6 Facials
Color Consultations
Cosmetic Massage
Dermaplanning
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Tinting
Acne Treatments
Body Scrub
Chemical Peel (no lasers)
Cold Light Series 6 Facials
Color Consultations
Cosmetic Massage
Dermaplanning
Pedicures
Salt Scrubs
Skin Peels
Ultra Sonic Facial
Ultra Sound Facials
Vitamin C Peels
Waxing
beYogi vs Yoga Journal FAQs
How much do Yoga Journal Insurance Teachers Plus Liability Policies Cost Compared to beYogi?
For a part-time professional, Yoga Journal charges $190 a year, and for a full-time professional, they charge $250. With beYogi, you get a comprehensive yoga insurance policy, access to mindfully-curated member benefits ($300+ value), and only pay one flat-fee of $159 per year for part-time or $179 per year for full-time yoga instructors.
Yoga Journal charges annual membership fees and risks purchasing fees based on your modality all in addition to their policy’s premium. BeYogi also offers the next generation of yoga instructors a leg up by being one of the few carriers to offer student yoga instructors the same robust yoga insurance coverage options for the low rate of $25 per year while they’re still in training. At this time, Yoga Journal does not offer a separate yoga student-teacher insurance policy.
How is Yoga Journal Insurance on Discounts on Gear, Accessories, & Events Compared to beYogi?
Yoga Journal offers a variety of member discounts and promotions for yoga gear and accessories and even transportation. beYogi has partnered with leading names in yoga gear, events, and accessories to get exclusive member discounts and early access. When you purchase a beYogi policy, you will immediately receive access to endless member benefits ($300+ value) including discounts to your favorite yoga brands, a free website to help grow your business and exclusive yoga content tailored just to you.
Does Yoga Journal & beYogi Provide Yoga Music to Their Members?
beYogi partnered with leading names in yoga music like DJ Taz Rashid to bring you endless yoga tracks for your sessions. Yoga Journal grants members access to their online music library for streaming music. At beYogi we understand that crafting a playlist for your yoga class requires thought and careful consideration.
As a yoga teacher, finding music that you love, but that also fits perfectly with your classes can be a challenge. With our guide and playlists, you can easily create a playlist that fits your yoga style! Whether you teach an upbeat Vinyasa class or a restful Restorative class, there is a playlist for everyone.
How is Yoga Journal's Online Content Compared to beYogi?
Yoga Journal provides access to digital content, a basic sequence builder for yoga poses, and different business tools. beYogi offers a multitude of online resources including complete eBooks, a leading pose library, teacher training, business tips, with more content being continually curated and added monthly.
How is Yoga Journal Insurance on Reimbursements Compared to beYogi?
beYogi is proud to have so many positive reviews on TrustPilot, an independent third-party rating system. One of the most prevailing themes among the reviews is the responsive customer service and ease of access beYogi affords. By placing a heavy emphasis on our customer service to members and also by investing in a state-of-the-art member portal, we’re able to quickly process claims and get reimbursements to members in a timely manner.
Yoga Journal Insurance also utilizes TrustPilot, which makes it easy to compare the two companies on neutral ground. Many of the reviews on TrustPilot for Yoga Journal focus on the lack of functionality in their online offerings. Many members of Yoga Journal have commented that the lack of access to their membership portal slows down response times, increases the length of the claims process, and leaves many members feeling frustrated at the process.
Are Yoga Journal Insurance Member Benefits Included With Membership?
Walking through the different member benefits each company offers is a good way to weigh the return you can expect for the investment in yoga insurance for you and your practice. Yoga Journal charges members an additional $69.99 per year if they want access to benefits.
beYogi does not charge any additional fee for access to member benefits.
Does Yoga Journal Offer a Free Website to Their Members?
Yoga Journal only offers a free trial of a website leaving you having to pay for the cost of the website after just 30 days. beYogi offers a free, professionally-designed website so you can reach all of the online traffic in your area for people searching for your services.
How do Covered Modalities Compare?
One of beYogi’s greatest advantages lies in the sheer number of different modalities covered. Currently, beYogi’s yoga liability insurance policies provide coverage for professionals in more than 350 different modalities and counting. Just about every conceivable form of yoga is covered, in addition to various forms of pilates, massage, cosmetology, and esthetics. Even better, we continue to add additional modalities, so even if you don’t see yours specifically listed, you can contact us to see if we can add it. In this way, every time you learn a new skill or branch out into another area of practice, you don’t have to buy additional insurance coverage.
Yoga Journal Insurance’s rates are based on yoga being your main practice and the covered modalities are limited in comparison to beYogi’s. If you teach a modality that’s outside of these core offerings, Yoga Journal advises your rates will be subject to additional fees.
Contact Us
Still have questions about our program or yoga liability insurance in general? No worries! The beYogi tribe is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM ET. And we have an after-hours line, too! Contact us via online chat, telephone, or email, and we’ll get you the answers you need.
