Yoga Etiquette

Studio Policies and Procedures

Before Class

• Turn off cell phones and pagers and leave them in the lobby.  Never bring them into the class room!
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day before coming to class.  Hydration is very important.
• Sign in and print legibly.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes before class begins.
• First time students arrive 15-20 minutes before class.
• Have clean feet and be perfume free.
• Ask questions either before or after class, but not during the class.
• Refrain from talking in the yoga room. Many students use the time before class to quietly meditate and center themselves as they prepare for class.

During Class

• Do your very best to stay in the yoga room once class begins. If an emergency requires you to leave, please leave and re-enter between postures.
• You may bring bottled water into class with you — the teacher will indicate the points during class when everyone takes their water breaks. No glass bottles in the yoga room.
• While you may use your hand towel to dry your hands to help with your grip, please refrain from wiping away your sweat throughout the class.
• Practice stillness between postures.
• Honor the silence of the room by moving quietly.
• Focus on only yourself in the mirror
• Do not talk during class
  

After Class

• Observe silence after the final savasana — meditation.
• Leave the room quietly. Respect others.
• Hang the rented mats on the ballet bar at the back of the yoga room.
• Enjoy the peace and energy you're taking with you from class, and make up your mind to come back tomorrow!