Guidelines

1. Wear comfortable clothes to class that allow you to move freely, such as a leotard and tights, or a t-shirt and shorts with an elastic waist. Yoga is practiced with bare feet.
2. Come to class with an empty stomach. If you must eat in the hour or two prior to class, fruit or fruit juice is best.
3. Please be on time for class. If you are waiting outside before class, please keep conversation quiet in consideration of the class that is ending. If you must be late, please enter the class quietly.
4. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to class. No exceptions.
5. Please let the teacher know of any injuries or physical limitations/concerns that you have before class begins.
6. We provide equipment and props; however, we do recommend for both health and energetic reasons that you bring your own mat and eye pillow to class for your personal use.
7. We encourage students to pay attention to what feels appropriate for their own bodies; please feel free to ask the teacher for alternatives or modifications when needed. At the same time, please respect the teacher and other students by staying with the general spirit and focus of the class. When you have strong ideas about poses you would rather be doing, that is a sign you are ready to be practicing on your own, which should be done at home.
8. If you are menstruating, it is recommended that you not practice inverted poses. Please ask the teacher for an alternative suggestion.
9. It is strongly recommended that you not skip the cool down and relaxation period, which are designed to bring your body into its healthiest alignment, help your body/mind integrate what you have learned in the class, and calm the nervous system for maximum health benefits.
10. If you must leave class early, please let the teacher know before class begins.
11. Please keep talking to a minimum during class.
12. Please refrain from wearing perfume or other strongly scented products.
13. Teaching style, including the level of strenuousness in a class, can vary greatly from teacher to teacher. We recommend that you try different classes to find the best personal fit and find the best experience of yoga for you.
14. Most important of all, practice at your own level, respecting your own needs and limits. Rest when you need to, and avoid straining or pushing in the poses. The benefits of yoga come from gentle, consistent practice with awareness.