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New students please arrive 5-10
minutes early. This allows the instructors time to give you
information, fill out paperwork and answer questions. |
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Mats, straps and props are available
for use, however, most people find that with regular practice
they like to have their own mat for personal and home use. |
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Please refrain from eating a big
meal within 2-3 hours before class. If you are very hungry before
class, eat some fruit, yogurt or something easily digestible. |
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If you are recovering from or have
a current illness or injury, please let the instructor know
prior to class so they can offer appropriate modifications during
class. |
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Wear comfortable clothes you have
full range of motion in. Mind the toes—yoga is practiced
barefoot! |
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Leave cell phones and pagers in
your car. Please give yourself and others the gift of being
in a cell-free zone. |
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Attend only the level of class appropriate
for you. To honor everyone's path in yoga we ask that you only
attend an intermediate to advanced class if you have an on-going,
consistent practice. Although we appreciate your desire to progress,
you may not get as much out of the class if it is levels above
where you are. You'll know when it's right for you
to move up, one level at a time. Please respect your guests
as well. If they are new to yoga, take them to a basics class.
It will be good for both of you. |
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Cleanliness is divine. Respect your
body temple and those around you. Please come to class clean
and refrain from wearing heavy perfume or fragrance. |
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If your yoga mat needs a bath, most
can be washed in the washing machine and hung to dry. Or if
you'd rather, you can get in the tub with it and wash
with hot, soapy water. |
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Let go of any competitive mind-set.
Yoga is absolutely non-competitive. It is not just a work out;
it is a practice which makes the body stronger, more flexible,
and healthier, while it stills & quiets the mind, bringing
us to a deeper connection to ourselves and all beings. |
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Be kind and loving to yourself by
accepting where you are. Rest sometimes. "Do what you can,
with what you have, with where you are." Remember: Wherever,
whenever in our life we begin yoga is perfect. No experience
or flexibility required. |
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If you are new, feel unfamiliar
with the poses or just want better visual cues, position yourself
near the instructor. |
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Allow yourself time to learn—the
mind needs time to absorb the new movements, and the body needs
time to get used to them. |
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Be consistent. Your progress and
the quality of class are enhanced by regular attendance. Yoga,
like any skill, is gained through steady, mindful accumulation
of knowledge and practice. |
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Don't give up! The initial
discomfort or struggle of adapting your body to the postures
eventually disappears and gives way to more positive feelings. |
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Most of all, HAVE FUN! This is a
great time to leave your worries outside and spend some time
with, and enjoy your body! |
