Studio Etiquette

Studio Etiquette

We know, Yoga Studios are a unique place. Our hours are wild, 'normal' dress is barefooted, minimal clothing, and dripping with sweat. You work through some of your deepest challenges in a very hot and humid room, with bright lights shining down on you, and a half-naked potential stranger dealing with their own challenges right next to you. Yeah, unique is the word.

And... It's all part of the magic.

To function as well as we do, we do have some community standards we try to maintain - Studio Etiquette, if you will. Maybe you've already picked up on most of these, maybe they just seem like the 'right thing to do'. We sure hope so! :) See below for the unspoken (but posted all around the studio) rules of behavior within the Studio that allow us to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for all students:

• This yoga is practiced with discipline, compassion, and respect: you are expected to practice all three at the studio to create an environment where everyone can benefit from the yoga + pilates. Respect the studio, the space, and the other students around you. Be disciplined and compassionate with your actions, words, and body language.
• Please arrive 15 minutes early for class. Give yourself time to check-in, get ready, and be set up in the room 5 minutes prior to class time.
• Doors close 2 minutes prior to class time. For the safety of our community - we have a strict no late admittance policy, arrive early!
• Stay for the entirety of class. Are classes are 60-, 75-, or 90-minutes. Schedule, plan ahead, use discipline here.
• Take your shoes off at the front lobby. This studio is like our home!
• Refrain from wearing anything scented to class. Including, but not limited to: perfume, essential oils, lotion, fragrances of any kind. Feel free to use the studio showers prior to class! 
• No electronics in the Hot Room. Including cell-phones, smart watches, iPads, etc. Anything that rings, pings, vibrates or lights up, etc. No exceptions. This space is for you and others to disconnect and reconnect with yourself. Emergency Personnel - if you are on-call, a pager can be appropriate. Please communicate with your Instructor.
• You must have a yoga mat and a towel. Yoga mat/towel combos like the WayMat are great options. We have rental options available! Don't leave a puddle for the next class. This protects you, your peers, and our floors!
• Only yoga mats, towels, and water are permitted in the Hot Room with you. We keep the room uncluttered, clean, and pristine. We use the space around our mats for class. Do not bring extra clothing, personal items, or bags into the Hot Room. Storage is provided in the changing rooms, but please do not bring valuables to the yoga studio.
• Only water is permitted in the Hot Room. No colored or sugary drinks. Come to class well hydrated, you'll feel your best this way.
• If you feel overwhelmed in class - sit down, take a break, and take it easy. This practice may be like nothing you have ever done, so begin with a beginner's mindset.
• Practice with discipline, compassion, and respect for where you are today. 
• Practice with a smile - a positive attitude is a positive thing!

Our studio is our sanctuary. This space is for you - here to give you what you need on any given day you walk through our door. We want you to feel welcome, safe, and valued while you are here with us. Please help us create this environment for every single student that steps foot inside our beautiful space. The students make the studio - we wouldn't be without you!

Namaste!
See you in the Hot Room!