YOGA ETIQUETTE AND TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST CLASS
Make it part of your yoga practice to arrive early. Getting to class 10 minutes early can help you get signed in, settled in, and aligned for the class. While you’re waiting you can practice doing a few stretches or just sit or lie quietly, breathe, and get centered.
Repeatedly arriving late to class can be disruptive to others. We realize that situations do occur, however. If you do arrive late, politely prepare yourself for class at the door (put away your keys, shoes, etc.) and have your mat ready to unroll quietly as you enter the room.
Please remove your shoes before entering the practice shala…it is considered a disrespect to the practice to wear shoes on our wood floor
A sweat towel (which you can grab at the front desk) and water are recommended in class.
The practice space is a quiet zone. Keep conversations in the hallway or lobby and use lowered voices as to not interfere with students who have arrived early for meditation
Tell your teacher about any injuries or special health conditions that might affect your practice. If you are injured or tired, skip poses you can’t or shouldn’t do or try a modified version.
Please turn off cell phones & anything that makes noise and leave outside of the studio.
Yoga looks different on every body. Keeping your eyes on your own practice promotes self-love and non-comparison or competition.
Be aware of the space around you so that everyone feels they have all the space they need!
Read class descriptions and take the class that feels aligned with your purpose of yoga.
If you must leave class early, do it before Savasana (final relaxation pose). Please know that Savasana is essential, so if you need to leave early, allow yourself a few minutes in corpse pose to reap the benefits of your shortened practice. This also alerts others around you that you plan to leave class a bit early.
Always create an intention to dedicate your practice to. This is a wonderful way to focus your attention.
Pick up and neatly put away any props you use. In heated classes, please wipe up any sweat around your space.
Come in with an open mind and an open heart and take time afterward to reflect on your experience and your intention for the rest of your day.