Guidelines:

Arrive On-time:  Plan on arriving a few minutes before class.  Never enter or leave 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 you allow you to move freely.  If possible bathe before class and practice with clean feet.  Please do not wear perfume of any kind.

Remove Your Shoes: Do not walk on the asana floor with your shoes. 

No cell phones: Turn off your cell phone before coming into the studio or better yet leave it locked in your car – 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.

Observe Silence: When you arrive physically, let yourself arrive mentally as well.  Let your practice begin the moment you arrive and unroll your mat.  Let yourself settle into the practice, find your seat, begin stretching and turn inside.  Be respectful of those around you.

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 but become of aware constant sipping and never walk about the studio during practice, if you need to take a break then come into a resting pose.

Honor Yourself and the Practice of Yoga: Be Kind to Yourself and to Others.   Keep your eyes on your own practice and 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 regularly.  Working with a teacher provides you with the necessary alignment feedback to enhance your home practice.