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 41-point completion lift. The median one-time price is $197, 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 complete at 71.5% against 30.6% without — a 41-point lift from asking students to actively engage with the material. (78 courses with assessments, 356 without.)
The Discussion Dividend
Lesson-level discussions go with higher completion in yoga courses — 38.8% against 30.1% without. Peer questions, shared insights and instructor feedback keep students engaged through the full course. (308 courses with discussions, 126 without.)
The Accountability Sweet Spot — Cohort Size
| Cohort Size | Courses | Avg Completion |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 students | 69 | 58.5% |
| 11-25 students | 37 | 74.7%highest |
| 26-50 students | 21 | 37.4% |
| 51-100 students | 15 | 16.2% |
| 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 74.1% vs 18.4% 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 (USD) | Purchases |
|---|---|---|
| One-time | $48 | 2,297 |
| Payment Plan | $142/payment | 244 |
| subscription | $72/mo | 51 |
How Yoga Compares to All Courses
| Metric | Yoga | All Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | 450 | 27,156 |
| Enrollments | 32,788 | 1,316,272 |
| Cohort Completion | 34.3% | 53.4% |
| Self-Paced Completion | 44.8% | 41.9% |
| Assessment Effect | +41 pts | +17 pts |
| Median one-time price (USD) | $197 | $150 |
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 44.8%. Courses with built-in assessments reach 71.5% completion.
How much should I charge for an online yoga course?
Across 223 yoga courses on Ruzuku with a one-time price, the median is $197, and the middle 50% sit between $48 and $978 — a wide band, because short introductory courses and full certification programs both live in this category. About 21% of the listed price options on the yoga benchmark set are free — lead magnets, community courses, and mini-courses that feed into paid offerings. Payment-plan instalments are excluded from the price figures, since an instalment is not a course price.
What is the best format for yoga courses?
Scheduled cohort courses achieve 34.3% completion for yoga — comparable to self-paced at 44.8%. Adding assessments lifts completion by 41 percentage points regardless of format. The accountability and community of cohort-based learning drives stronger outcomes.