Yoga and Money: Is It Worth Investing in Yourself?

Elodie Abadie • 8 septembre 2025

Yoga and Money: Is It Worth Investing in Yourself?

Talking about money is often delicate—especially when it comes to a spiritual and ancient practice like yoga. Many people associate yoga with inner peace, serenity, and the search for meaning, while seeing money as a purely material value opposed to this quest.
But the reality is much more subtle: yoga and money are not incompatible.

Practicing yoga often requires an investment: studio classes, workshops, retreats, teacher trainings, equipment (mats, props…). This raises an important question: why do we hesitate so much to invest in our well-being, when we spend much more easily on things that don’t necessarily bring lasting value to our lives?

In this article, let’s explore the link between yoga and money, and why investing in your practice may be one of the best choices you can make.

Money: a taboo in yoga and in society

In many cultures, especially in the West, money is surrounded by taboos. It is rarely spoken about openly—particularly in fields linked to well-being or spirituality.


👉 Why? Because we tend to oppose materiality and spirituality. Yet money is simply a tool, an exchange of energy. It is our relationship with it that determines whether it becomes a barrier or a lever.


Today’s society encourages fast and massive consumption:

  • Buying the latest smartphone.
  • Spending on clothes or objects that will barely be used.
  • Dining out or ordering food several times a week.

But when it comes to financing a yoga class, a wellness retreat, or a professional training, doubt often creeps in. As if investing in ourselves had less value than spending money on possessions.


Yoga and money: a matter of priorities

Yoga invites us to ask a simple question:
👉 What is truly important to me?

If the answer is my health, my well-being, my inner balance, then investing in yoga is not a superfluous expense but a choice aligned with your values.


A concrete example:

  • A year of weekly yoga classes can cost between €300 and €600.
  • A brand-new smartphone often costs over €1,000—and will be outdated in two years.


The real question is: what brings the most value to my daily life?


Investing in yoga is investing in your life

Taking yoga classes, joining a retreat, or following a training program is much more than a leisure activity. It’s a global investment that impacts different levels of your being:


On a physical level

  • Improved posture and flexibility.
  • Gentle muscle strengthening.
  • Reduced chronic pain (back, joints…).


On a mental level

  • Lower stress and anxiety.
  • Better concentration and memory.
  • Development of self-confidence and letting go.


On a spiritual and emotional level

  • Deeper connection with yourself and others.
  • Discovery of core values (kindness, respect, gratitude).
  • Alignment between life choices and inner aspirations.


👉 In other words, every euro (or dollar) invested in yoga is a deposit on your long-term health and quality of life.


A story to rethink our relationship with money

An old story tells of a Native American walking in New York with a friend. Amid the city’s chaos, he suddenly said:
“I hear a cricket!”

His friend replied, “Impossible—you can’t hear a cricket in this noise!”
The Native American insisted, crossed the street, lifted some branches from a planter, and found the cricket.

Amazed, his friend asked: “Do you have a special gift?”
He answered: “No, my ears are no different than yours. It all depends on what you choose to hear.”

To prove his point, he dropped a handful of coins on the sidewalk. Instantly, all heads turned.

👉 Moral: we react to what we value most. For many, money draws attention faster than the song of a cricket. But what about our health and well-being?


Spending vs. investing: knowing the difference

The real distinction is not between expensive and cheap, but between:

  • Spending: something that disappears quickly, with little long-term value.
  • Investing: an action that brings a lasting return—whether in energy, health, knowledge, or well-being.


Example:

  • Spending €80 on a night out = short-term pleasure.
  • Investing €80 in a yoga workshop = benefits that last for weeks, months, or even years.


Why invest in yoga teacher training?

For those passionate about going deeper, a yoga teacher training is a key step. 


Even though the profession is not regulated in many countries, a serious training allows you to:

  • Gain solid knowledge in anatomy, pedagogy, and philosophy.
  • Teach with safety and authenticity.
  • Turn your passion into a way to help others.


It may seem like a big investment at first, but the returns—personal, professional, and human—are immense and long-lasting.



Towards a healthier relationship with money

In yoga, money is not seen as an end in itself, but as a flow of energy. It is not about hoarding but about circulation—giving and receiving in balance.


👉 Investing in yoga means directing your money toward what truly nourishes you:

  • Health.
  • Well-being.
  • Personal growth.

And when you choose your investments consciously, you often spend less but better.


Conclusion: yoga and money, a conscious choice

Yoga and money are not opposites—they complement each other when money becomes a tool for personal growth.

Investing in your yoga practice or training is not a financial loss: it is a conscious decision to build the life you want to live.


👉 Are you ready to invest in what truly matters?
Discover our Yoga Dance and Vinyasa Yoga trainings, designed to deepen your practice and prepare you for teaching: www.yogadanse.eu 🌿


Because in the end, the best investment you can make is in yourself.


Namaste 🪷

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