Guidelines:

Arrive On-time:  Arrive a few minutes before class.  Never enter or leave the asana room during chanting, meditation or savasana.  If you arrive late, enter the room quietly and take a seat.  Unroll your mat once people are up and moving.  If you are late to every class then plan on leaving home a little earlier, consistently arriving late disrupts the class and is disrespectful.

What to Wear: Wear comfortable, non-constricting clothes that allow you to move freely.  Do not wear perfume of any kind.

No cell phones: Turn off your cell phone before coming into the studio – let yourself disconnect for an hour.

Bring Your Own Yoga Mat:  There are a limited number of sticky mats available in the studio, these are for out of town guests and first time students.  It’s more hygienic to use your own mat and it’s a commitment to your practice.

Practice on an Empty Stomach:  It is recommended that you not eat at least three hours prior to class.  If that isn’t possible then eat something light.  Do not bring food into the studio.  You may bring a closed container of water.

Honor Yourself and the Practice of Yoga: Be Kind to Yourself and to Others.   Move at your own pace.  Don’t push.  Yoga is not superimposing forms on the physical body, asanas are tools to open the body and to access your divinity.  Proper alignment and a positive attitude will allow you to practice without injury.

Practice Regularly:  Come to class at least once per week and practice at home.  Working with a teacher provides you with the necessary alignment feedback to enhance your practice.