| There a number of things that determine how much | | | | frequently bundled with membership. Such offers of |
| yoga studios and wellness centers charge for yoga | | | | total access are a good idea if you have the time to |
| classes. Across the United States, on average, yoga | | | | use the equipment and attend the classes. If you |
| classes cost about $12 per drop-in session. Each of | | | | only have time for one, then that's the only thing you |
| these sessions may cost anywhere from $9 to $15, | | | | should pay for. When something is bundled, it doesn't |
| depending on your location. | | | | necessarily mean it's free. You may be paying for it, |
| But if you're living in metropolitan or coastal areas it is | | | | too, albeit at a lower price. |
| not unusual to be charged as much as $18 for a | | | | Special promos and incentives affect the rates, as |
| drop-in, or maybe more. Rates go significantly higher, | | | | well. For instance, some fitness centers charge less |
| pretty much like everything else, as the cost of living | | | | for first timers even if they're just dropping in. Some |
| increases. | | | | even throw in a massage therapy or a Pilates training |
| Buying in Bulk | | | | along with the yoga classes. Others offer seasonal |
| These are only drop-in fees. Of course you can get it | | | | discounts. Loyalty reward and referral programs are |
| for less when you buy in bulk. Again on average, you | | | | common schemes. |
| will save about 15% per session if you buy multiple | | | | Additional Costs |
| sessions. That's like paying $100 when you sign in for | | | | There are inclusions that increase the costs. Studios |
| 10 sessions, instead of spending $120 for dropping in | | | | may have reasonable rates per session, but also |
| on the same number of sessions. | | | | charge you for the lockers, sauna, mats and towels. |
| In some studios you will find a variety of packages | | | | Know beforehand whether you actually need such |
| offered at fixed rates. A typical monthly plan entitles | | | | facilities. As for the mat and towel, which you do |
| you to one class everyday for 30 days, but for only | | | | need, you may want to compare prices first. Yoga |
| half the price of what you would otherwise pay | | | | mats are priced at $25 to $80; microfiber towels are |
| based on drop-in prices. A package may offer | | | | about $30 apiece. |
| specific classes only-under a particular instructor and | | | | All that said, how much your yoga classes should |
| during certain schedules. Be sure it is right for you | | | | cost will really depend on you. How often can you |
| before paying up. | | | | go? How much are you willing to spend? |
| Saving on Bundles? | | | | My advice: find the time and you will find the class |
| With gyms, meanwhile, unlimited yoga classes are | | | | that fits your budget. Just find the time. |