Teach on MATRI — A Platform That Works For You
A different kind of platform
Most platforms are designed to extract — your content, your audience, your attention. They serve ads against your expertise, bury you in an algorithm, and charge you more as you grow. You leave depleted. Your students leave distracted.
MATRI is built on a different premise. This is an ad-free, privacy-respecting community where yoga and ecology are understood as one discipline. No infinite scroll. No data harvesting. No compromise.
What you get as a MATRI Instructor
- Publish articles and share your expertise with a focused, values-aligned audience
- Create and sell courses — earn income directly from your knowledge
- Host your course content on your own Google Drive — no platform lock-in
- Build your instructor profile and grow your reputation in a meaningful niche
- Connect with fellow instructors and collaborate across disciplines
- Accept payments including cryptocurrency
- Join a network that protects your privacy and your students’
Who is this for?
We welcome expertise from across the ecology-yoga spectrum:
Yoga & Ecology Educators
Yoga teacher trainers, yoga ecology curriculum developers, sustainability-focused yoga instructors, environmental justice practitioners, ecological awareness coaches
Eco-Therapy & Mindfulness Guides
Eco-therapy practitioners, mindfulness coaches, lifestyle coaches, therapeutic professionals integrating ecological awareness, nature-connection facilitators
Healers & Vedic Practitioners
Āyurveda specialists, Jyotiṣa and Vedic astrologers, Western and Chinese astrologers, Chinese Medicine practitioners, detox and naturopathy specialists, weight-loss and wellness coaches
Retreat & Tourism Organisers
Yoga retreat organisers, sustainable tourism professionals, eco-travel guides, mindfulness retreat facilitators
Sustainable Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Regenerative farming specialists, permaculture educators, sustainable agriculture advocates, land custodians, First Nations and original culture representatives
Ethical Business & Conscious Goods
Sustainable fashion designers, eco-yoga product entrepreneurs, ethical business consultants, sustainable marketing professionals, yoga studio sustainability consultants
Built Environment & Sacred Space
Sustainable architects and engineers, eco-friendly space designers, Vastu specialists, Feng Shui practitioners
Research, Advocacy & Education
Environmental scientists, conservationists, restoration experts, renewable energy advocates, environmental activists, community engagement specialists
Your first 14 weeks, free
Publish 5 courses within your first 4 weeks and your instructor membership is free for 14 weeks. Your profile is featured to the community for the following 4 weeks.
This is how we invest in instructors who are serious.
Already teaching elsewhere?
If you’re currently on Udemy, Teachable, Kajabi or similar — you already have the material. Bring it here. MATRI offers a focused audience that other platforms simply don’t have: practitioners who come specifically for the intersection of yoga, ecology, and conscious living. This isn’t a side channel. For the right instructor, it becomes the main one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to be an instructor?
Instructor membership is $5.50 per week (billed monthly at $22). New instructors who publish 5 courses within their first 4 weeks receive 14 weeks free, plus 4 weeks of featured placement in the community.
How do I get paid for my courses?
You set your own course prices. Revenue goes directly to you. MATRI supports standard payments and cryptocurrency.
Where is my course content hosted?
On your own Google Drive — you retain full control of your material. No platform lock-in, ever.
Do I need to be a yoga teacher?
No. MATRI welcomes educators, healers, researchers, and practitioners from across the ecology-yoga spectrum. If your expertise serves conscious, earth-aware people, you belong here.
How big is the audience?
We are a growing community, deliberately focused rather than mass-market. Our students come specifically for the intersection of yoga, ecology, and conscious living — which means higher engagement than a general platform with millions of distracted users.
What do I have to do to keep my membership active?
Contribute regularly — through articles, courses, or community engagement. MATRI is a living platform, not a directory.
Is my data and my students’ data safe?
Yes. MATRI does not serve ads, sell data, or use algorithmic engagement tactics. What happens in this community stays in this community.
Can I bring my existing courses from another platform?
Absolutely — that is exactly who we are looking for.
