Studio Etiquette and Best Practices
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Yes. I’m so glad you’re here. Yoga is for every body, physical ability, or fitness level. Remember, everyone who has ever done yoga was a beginner at one point. What matters is that you show up ready to learn and grow.
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There is no specific dress code; wear something that makes you feel comfortable! I will usually ask that you remove your shoes, so if you don’t feel comfortable barefoot, please bring some non-slippery socks.
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Doors open 15 minutes before your scheduled session, but arriving at least 5 minutes early allows you time to settle in.
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If you have an injury please get the all clear from your doctor before doing yoga. If you have a cold, flu, or are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home and take rest.
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Congrats! If you already have a regular yoga practice you are more than welcome to book a session. I do however strongly encourage you to visit your doctor first so they can give you the “all clear”. If you have never practiced yoga before, I truly believe you would get more benefit from a specialized prenatal class. Please contact me and I can point you in the right direction.
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Use your best judgement. If you have a child able to practice alongside you without disturbing your fellow students, they are always welcome. I do not offer childcare at this time, so please leave the very little ones at home.
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Public classes: If you arrive late, just slide on in! Just be mindful of your fellow students and try not to be overly loud or disruptive. There is never a charge for no-shows.
Private Instruction: Your appointment has been prepared especially for you. If you need to cancel, this can be done via phone (voicemails are perfectly fine), text, or email. Cancellations do not incur a fee unless it becomes a reoccurring problem. In that case, we’ll have a chat and I will likely charge a $10 no-show fee in the future. Should you arrive to your appointment more than 10 minutes past its scheduled start time, I may unfortunately need to shorten your session accordingly.
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- Yoga classes may be physically strenuous and you voluntarily participate in them with full knowledge that there is a risk for injury. I am not a medical professional and I do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Please be mindful of your own body’s fitness level, injuries, and comfort. Yoga can create sensations in your body, but it should never be painful.
- I do not have a cell phone policy. While I do feel that your session is best enjoyed without interruption, I acknowledge that there are situations where this is not a practical option. Please be respectful of our time together and utilize your phone as little as possible.
- Please respect our shared space and refrain from leaving class early or skipping Savasana unless absolutely necessary. An initial resistance to end-of-class rest is normal, but it’s usually a sign that you need more stillness, not less. There aren’t many no-no’s in class, but this is one of them.