Yoga courses on Ruzuku average a 34.3% completion rate when run as scheduled cohorts — 2.7x the 12.6% MOOC industry median. Courses with built-in assessments see a 42-point completion lift. The median transacted price is $72, with 21% of listed price options offered free.
Yoga Courses on Ruzuku: Platform Scale
This data spans 12 Ruzuku sites — a cross-section of independent course creators, not a single large account.
Completion Rates by Course Format
Completion rates vary by format in yoga. The best-performing format depends on your content and audience — the data here can help you decide.
The Assessment Effect
Yoga courses with built-in exercises or quizzes achieve 72.5% completion vs 30.7% without — a 42-point lift from asking students to actively engage with the material. (77 courses with assessments, 356 without.)
The Discussion Dividend
Enabling discussions lifts completion from 30.3% to 38.9% in yoga courses. Community interaction — peer questions, shared insights, instructor feedback — keeps students engaged through the full course. (307 courses with discussions, 126 without.)
The Accountability Sweet Spot — Cohort Size
| Cohort Size | Courses | Avg Completion |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 students | 68 | 59.3% |
| 11-25 students | 38 | 73.5%highest |
| 26-50 students | 22 | 36.8% |
| 51-100 students | 14 | 15.4% |
| 100+ students | 19 | 56.3% |
For scheduled yoga courses, the highest completion rates come from the 11-25 student band — balancing peer energy with individual attention.
The First-Week Multiplier
Students who complete at least one lesson in their first week finish at 80.7% vs 19.2% for those who don't — a 4x difference. Design an engaging first week and you've set the trajectory for the entire course.
Pricing Benchmarks
| Payment Type | Median Price | Purchases |
|---|---|---|
| One-time | $45 | 2,253 |
| Payment Plan | $142/payment | 243 |
| subscription | $72/mo | 52 |
How Yoga Compares to All Courses
| Metric | Yoga | All Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | 449 | 26,495 |
| Enrollments | 32,613 | 1,275,199 |
| Cohort Completion | 34.3% | 53.9% |
| Self-Paced Completion | 45.3% | 43.1% |
| Assessment Effect | +42 pts | +16 pts |
| Median Price | $72 | $68 |
Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average completion rate for online yoga courses?
On Ruzuku, scheduled cohort yoga courses average 34.3% completion — significantly above the 12.6% MOOC industry median (Class Central, 2023). Self-paced courses average 45.3%. Courses with built-in assessments reach 72.5% completion.
How much should I charge for an online yoga course?
The median transacted price for yoga courses on Ruzuku is $72. The mean is $291, reflecting a long tail of high-touch certification and coaching programs. About 21% of listed price options are free — lead magnets, community courses, and mini-courses that feed into paid offerings.
What is the best format for yoga courses?
Scheduled cohort courses achieve 34.3% completion for yoga — comparable to self-paced at 45.3%. Adding assessments lifts completion by 42 percentage points regardless of format. The accountability and community of cohort-based learning drives stronger outcomes.