Washington Yoga Teacher Insurance
Safeguard Your Financial Assets With with NACAMS Top-Rated Yoga Liability Insurance
How Much Does Yoga Insurance Cost in Washington?
Policies cost as low as $0.45 per day and can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars if a lawsuit were to occur. Even the most experienced yoga teacher could be held liable if a client were to be injured during one of your classes or even just on your premises. One of the top reasons instructors choose NACAMS is because we cover in-person & online (live & pre-recorded), at no extra cost!
FULL time
1 Year
$179
Full time
2 Year (saves you $29!)
$329
Student
1 Year
$60
Student Policy Notice: to be eligible for the student policy, you must be currently enrolled in your first YTT. Pro tip: students can buy the $60 student insurance policy from NACAMS on the last day of their training, and that policy is good for the next 364 days, even if you are teaching full-time!
Professional Yoga Liability Insurance is an Investment Every Yoga Teacher Should Make.
In Washington, yoga classes in pop up studios like in coffee shops are popular option as a teacher or a studio. With NACAMS, you're covered anywhere you teach including public places like national parks and waterfalls.
And while pop ups are a fun and unique experience, it also comes with its own set of risks that our policy covers such as if a client slipping from an unnoticed spill or allergic reaction to chemicals used for cleaning. With NACAMS, you're covered for circumstances that relate to slips and falls.
A NACAMS Policy Includes:
500+ Modalities Covered—No Extra Cost
You’re covered for over 500 yoga, massage, & beauty modalities like yoga therapy, Pilates, hot stone, reiki, cupping, kinesiology and more. We make it easy for dual practitioners.
Access To Top Rated Member Benefits
Get free member benefits such discounts on rental cards, hotels, printing and shipping.
Free Certificate of Insurance
Purchase online or over the phone and you are instantly insured. Download your free certificate of insurance (COI) directly in your member portal.
Access to the Health Insurance Marketplace
Get access to affordable health care, vision and dental. Plus get the option to obtain Telehealth allowing you to consult with a physician 24/7/365 via telephone, video, or mobile app—with only a $10 copay.
What are the Insurance Requirements for Washington Yoga Teachers?
Yoga instructors in Washington are not required to carry a Washington yoga insurance policy to shield them from personal liability. Additionally, unless required by an establishment (gym or health club), or a special licensing requirement (working with children, or a special form of yoga), instructors are not required to hold any certification in order to work as an instructor.
How Do I Become a Yoga Teacher in Washington?
To become a yoga teacher in Washington, start by finding a yoga teacher training program (typically 200-hour, 300-hour, or 500-advanced hour) that matches your interests and schedule. Depending on the form of yoga, and the facility that you choose to work with, it might be best to earn the advanced level certification, to ensure the minimal hour requirements are met. Many larger health facilities will want their yoga instructors to be certified, so it is good practice to receive the formal training, especially if you plan on working for an employer, as opposed to opening your own studio.
Understanding Yoga Teacher Insurance In Washington
Like most other states, in Washington, you are not required to hold a Washington yoga liability insurance policy in order to work as an instructor. Of course, you require business insurance if you own a private studio, but individual liability insurance for yoga instructors is not required. On the flip side, larger facilities, and those that train younger students, are required to hold special certification, as well as minimum liability insurance policies, in order to shield them from lawsuits.
Due to the fact that you want to protect your career and yourself in the event of an injury, even though the state does not require it, you should get liability insurance. If you plan on working as a yoga instructor, it is smart practice to hold a Washington yoga insurance policy, not only to protect yourself from the personal liability aspect, but from other aspects, too. The best programs will give you general, professional, and identity coverage. When you choose the right insurance policy to cover you, you’ll have made a savvy investment to protect your professional yoga career.
How Much do Yoga Teachers in Washington Make?
According to Indeed.com, yoga teachers in Washington on average make $33.46/hour. However, in cities like Vancouver, Redmond, and Seattle, instructors can make up to $50/hour. This can vary depending on factors like if you work only part-time, which studio you work for, if you offer classes independently and so on.
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