Leave your phones, bags, and shoes (and socks) in the hall cubbies.  We recommend locking personal belongings in your car.  There is some room for your shoes and coats in the hallway outside of the studio.  Phones must nama’stay out of the class, and if they are in the hallway turn the ringer OFF.  Please set them to “silent” or “vibrate” modes.

*Since we have several medical facilities near our studio, we understand certain circumstances.  If you have a job where you are on call, please arrive early and notify the front desk before class begins.  We will do everything we can to place your mat in the proper location in case that emergency call comes.

No talking in the yoga room.  Once you enter the studio for a class, please be respectful and refrain from talking (whispering is talking). Our hallway is a great space to catch up with your friends, give your significant other a pep-talk before their first class, and serendipitous interactions.

If you're new or if you have challenges in our standing postures, please place your mat in the back row.  This allows you the options to modify while minimizing distractions to others in the class.

• Front row if you feel good to go.  Feel confident that you are ready to set a positive example for the energy in the room.  Even if you know you need to modify postures, but you can move gracefully without disturbing others; then, you are exemplifying awareness of your practice.
• Middle row if you need a little room to grow.  Better opportunity for hands-on adjustments & assistance from instructors.
• Back row if you don't really know.  If you need to use the back wall to modify standing postures or just wanna take it easy - no worries!

Most importantly, wherever you place your mat, please honor the stillness in the space.  We aspire to make every class a sacred experience for all of our guests.

We only enter barefoot. Be mindful not to disturb others while placing your mat, water, and props.  Respect your neighbor’s mat space, try to leave a reasonable space between. Avoid walking across someone else’s mat.  For many, our yoga mats are a particularly sacred place.

After placing your mat, students will be shifting their focus toward their intention for the yoga practice.  You may find it helpful to consider your intention as a dedication to a person, a cause, or a change that you would like to see in the world (e.g., peace, hunger, family connections). Your intention may also be a personal commitment to yourself – that’s ok, too!  If you’re struggling to find an intention, you might focus on your health, self-giving service, compassion, or your contribution to our resilient community.  No worries!

Bring an extra towel in the room if you think you might sweat a lot.  It’s better to have the towel and not need it, rather than leave a puddle of sweat on the floor that could cause you or someone else to slip.

Also, don’t force it.  Every day is different, and one side (left or right) might be different than the other.  Do the best you can without straining or injuring yourself.  You’ll go farther, faster if you take a loving attitude toward yourself and work from where you are, not where you think you should be and definitely not where someone else may be.  It’s yoga practice, not yoga perfect!

Doing poses that are completely different than what the teacher is cueing is distracting and can also be potentially harmful. (NO HEAD STANDS!) We have created a certain sequence for a reason and unless you are modifying, please respect what the teacher is saying and the impact your actions may have on others in the class.

Savasana is the final posture in our yoga sequence; all other postures prepare us for this posture.  Our class schedule includes a few minutes of silent stillness for you to enjoy Savasana. Please don’t steal these hard-earned moments from those around you. When you do leave, do so mindfully. Clean up the area around your mat, be careful not to slip, and don’t step on some else’s mat or body parts.