Etiquette for Yoga Classes... or how to Make YOUR class More Enjoyable!

1. Arrive On Time: Arrive 5-15 minutes BEFORE scheduled class time & please enter the studio quietly.  Classes begin promptly.
Please show your respect for others by arriving early and being ready to begin class on time. 

2. Remove Your Shoes
Many yoga studios have a place for your shoes by the front door. Since people will be walking around the studio barefoot, it is most hygienic if everyone takes off their outdoor shoes first thing. It is also a symbol of leaving the outside world behind, and entering into a time of self-respect.


Please arrive with clean, bare feet & an empty stomach (no heavy meals... light snack more than an hour before class is acceptable).

Well-behaved children are welcome to attend all sessions (see price list for discounts).  Age 8 and up is preferred.  (Note to parents... please refrain from instructing your child during class, as this distracts the class as well as takes away from your own experience.  The teachers are prepared to assist your child when necessary.  Children gain so much just by being there and too many "corrections" disrupt their experience as well as everyone else’s.

To honor the practice of yoga, help us keep distractions to a minimum...

Minimize strong body odors or perfume.  The studio is a cozy space and strong scents can create distraction as well as aggravate allergies.

Notify your teacher of any health problems or changes (such as pregnancy, recent surgery, etc) BEFORE class begins.

3. Turn Off Your Cell Phone
Make a habit of doing this as soon as you get to the yoga studio. You will be quite embarrassed if your phone rings during class. If this happens (and it has even happened to me), I advocate owning up and going to turn the thing off immediately. Some teachers prefer that it just be ignored and will let you know of their preference.

4. Respect the Teacher
When you enter a yoga class, you sign on to respect the teacher for the next hour and a half. It is not appropriate to talk during class. You may discover halfway through the class that you don't care for this teacher, style, or hour of the day. But you still should continue with the class, follow the teacher's instructions, take your Savasana, and chalk it up to learning more about yourself.

5. Keep Variations Appropriate
Keep in mind the level of the class you are attending. If it is an advanced class and some of the poses are too hard, it is fine to take a more basic variation of the poses being taught. Usually the teacher will offer this option. If you are attending a basic class, stick to the basic versions of the poses so you don't confuse new students. The teacher will offer you the option to take a more advanced variation when appropriate.

6. Go to the Bathroom During Resting Poses
It is fine to leave class for a few minutes to go to the bathroom: There is no need to ask the teacher's permission. The best time to go is when there is a period of rest, either in Child's Pose or Downward Dog. You will not earn your teacher's respect if you routinely dodge out during difficult poses or skip part of Savasana.

7. Don't Skip Savasana!
Your final relaxation in Savasana is an important part of your practice. Don't plan to leave class early. If you must, tell the teacher in advance and take a short Savasana before you go. Don't make a habit of this.

8. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement as well as modesty.

All yoga props are available for purchase...

We encourage you to bring your own mat & towel to class, especially if you plan on continuing your practice.