People Also Asked: Sol Hot Yoga Studio FAQ’s
Whether this is your first class or your five-hundredth, a few shared habits keep the room comfortable, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Here’s what people ask us most.
Before Class
What Should I Bring to Class?
Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a filled water bottle. Water is also available for purchase when you check in.
Can I Eat Before Class?
For the most comfortable practice, avoid eating for 1–2 hours before class. Everyone’s digestion responds differently to heat and movement, so notice how different foods and fluids affect your experience and adjust from there.
Self-Assessment of Your Health
Please stay home if you have symptoms of a contagious illness, a persistent cough, or a temperature above 99.5°F. Tell the front desk and instructor about any condition that may affect your practice — it is always okay to pause or modify. When you feel well and ready, there’s no better time to begin than now.
How Should I Hydrate Before Class?
Begin hydrating 60–90 minutes before class. Bring a filled water bottle, and consider electrolytes if you tend to sweat heavily or practice often.
Dress for Yoga
Choose comfortable, breathable, moisture-wicking clothing that allows you to move safely and freely.
Be on Time
Arrive about 15 minutes early to check in, use the restroom, place your mat, and settle into your practice before class begins.
Injuries or Medical Conditions
Tell the front desk and instructor about any condition that may affect your practice. It is always okay to pause or modify a posture.
Personal Belongings
We offer cubbies for phones, bags, and other personal belongings during class. We recommend locking valuables in your car. Entry doors are locked during class, and our common areas are monitored by security cameras. Please turn off mobile devices — including smartwatches — or set them to silent mode before class.
During Class
Can I Take Breaks During Class?
Absolutely. Use the scheduled water breaks, or pause in a resting posture whenever needed. Listen to your body and return to the practice when you feel ready.
Strange Odors
Occasionally, exhaust from nearby restaurants may drift into the studio. To help us maintain a comfortable shared environment, please avoid strong perfumes, colognes, makeup, and heavily scented products — warmth can intensify fragrances.
Noble Silence
Please refrain from talking once you enter the yoga room. Use the hallway to visit with friends before or after class.
Mat Placement
Choose a row that supports your practice, respect neighboring mat space, and avoid walking across another person’s mat.
Set an Intention
In every class, we take a few moments of silence to set an intention. It’s a way to focus on the energy or quality you want to cultivate through your practice — it isn’t about performance. Your intention might be peace, genuine gratitude, or a dedication to someone who needs a little love, even yourself. After placing your mat, take a moment to let your mind settle.
How Should I Respond to the Heat?
Bring an extra towel if needed, listen to your body, and practice without straining or comparing yourself to anyone else.
No Freestyling
Please, no freestyling. Our practice isn’t about performance. Freestyling — even when unintentional — can be distracting, unsafe, and misleading for newer students. Please follow the instructor’s cues unless you are modifying for an injury or physical limitation. This is especially important in Hatha, where the focus is proper alignment and stability. In Vinyasa, time may be provided for advanced postures and individual expression.
Savasana and Namaste
Savasana is the final posture of stillness — simply resting on your back. Every preceding posture helps prepare us for this moment, so please respect the stillness and the people around you. At the close of class, you may offer “Namaste” as a sign of respect. The Sanskrit word has no single direct English translation, but it can be understood as a humble acknowledgment of yourself, the instructor, and everyone sharing the practice. Choosing to remain silent is also an appropriate response.
Meet the Sol Team
Who Teaches at Sol?
Sol Hot Yoga Studio is family-owned and operated by wife and husband Sky and Matt Andrews, who opened the Carmel studio in 2018 after years of practicing together as an active-duty military family.
Sky Andrews is Sol’s founder, lead teacher, and ritual guide. She began practicing yoga in 2002, found hot yoga in 2005, and has been teaching since 2010.
Matt Andrews is a retired U.S. military officer and Special Operations bomb disposal technician who came to yoga through Sky. He is a certified Yoga Therapist, a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), and holds a 500-hour certification from Integral Yoga.
Rounding out the teaching team are Sol Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) graduates Jenni (2020), Rachel, Anastasia, Jen, Sydney (2021), Haley (2024), and Natasia, Jennifer, and Reshelle (2025), each bringing their own path to the mat and a shared commitment to a safe, welcoming practice.
Have a question we didn’t cover? Reach out at support@yogigotsol.com or ask us at the front desk.
