Studio Etiquette & FAQs
1. Remove Your Shoes. Please don't wear your shoes into the practice space. If you would like to wear your shoes into the restroom, please carry them through the practice space and put them on before entering the restroom. We place our hands, feet, and sometimes faces onto the floor. No one wants to think about where shoes have traveled before being worn across the clean studio floor.
1. Remove Your Shoes. Please don't wear your shoes into the practice space. If you would like to wear your shoes into the restroom, please carry them through the practice space and put them on before entering the restroom. We place our hands, feet, and sometimes faces onto the floor. No one wants to think about where shoes have traveled before being worn across the clean studio floor.
2. Turn Off Your Cell Phone, watch, or any device or to "silent", not just vibrate. Off. Please. Or simply don't bring it into the studio. If you are concerned about theft of your personal items, please lock your valuables in your vehicle. Remember this hour of time is for you. Take it. Allow yourself to unplug and be present with yourself for the class time.
2. Turn Off Your Cell Phone, watch, or any device or to "silent", not just vibrate. Off. Please. Or simply don't bring it into the studio. If you are concerned about theft of your personal items, please lock your valuables in your vehicle. Remember this hour of time is for you. Take it. Allow yourself to unplug and be present with yourself for the class time.
3. Arrive 5-10 Minutes Early This allows plenty of time to settle in, get centered, and prepare for practice. Unroll your mat quietly, so as not to disturb students who are already there. Check in with your mood and begin to let go of outside thoughts and concerns. Lie quietly, or do some gentle warm-up poses. Practicing yoga in a group setting creates a sacred, safe zone. Observe silence before, during, and after practice. Allow room for other students to come in. Refrain from unnecessary talking, grunts, and moans. Do not chew gum — it's distracting and unsafe. Never adjust the lights, fans, windows, or thermostat without permission.
3. Arrive 5-10 Minutes Early This allows plenty of time to settle in, get centered, and prepare for practice. Unroll your mat quietly, so as not to disturb students who are already there. Check in with your mood and begin to let go of outside thoughts and concerns. Lie quietly, or do some gentle warm-up poses. Practicing yoga in a group setting creates a sacred, safe zone. Observe silence before, during, and after practice. Allow room for other students to come in. Refrain from unnecessary talking, grunts, and moans. Do not chew gum — it's distracting and unsafe. Never adjust the lights, fans, windows, or thermostat without permission.
4. Practice Cleanliness Apply the yogic principle of saucha, which means "cleanliness" or "purity." Personal hygiene is an integral part of practicing yoga. Ensure that you and your mat are clean before practice. Further, please avoid heavy fragrances. Mat spray and towels are provided to clean your mat and other props after your practice. Please place used towels in the towel bin after use.
4. Practice Cleanliness Apply the yogic principle of saucha, which means "cleanliness" or "purity." Personal hygiene is an integral part of practicing yoga. Ensure that you and your mat are clean before practice. Further, please avoid heavy fragrances. Mat spray and towels are provided to clean your mat and other props after your practice. Please place used towels in the towel bin after use.