Yoga Etiquette

What is Yoga etiquette? These rules of good yoga etiquette will help you and the people around you feel comfortable when entering the yoga room. They are based on common sense and courtesy, but deal with some issues that are specific to yoga classes and studios.

BEFORE CLASS:

• Consider being prompt as part of your practice. We start class on time.
• Remember to properly hydrate. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Have clean feet and be perfume and lotion free.
• No watches, cell phones or pagers in the Yoga room.
• Before entering make sure the previous class has completely vacated the room.

DURING CLASS: Have Fun!

• Enter the yoga room in silence.Your practice begins once you enter the room.
• Do your very best to stay in the Yoga room for the entire class. Check with the teacher if you feel you need to leave.
• Bring only bottled water into class with you. No food or other beverages are allowed in the room.
• Practice stillness between the postures.
• Honor the silence of the room by moving quietly.
• Focus only on yourself in the mirror.
• When you use Kleenex, place the used tissues between your mat and your towel. This allows you to keep your germs to yourself.

AFTER CLASS:

• Observe silence during final savasana - meditation.
• Leave the room quietly being respectful of others.
• If you have rented a mat, please hang it over the ballet bar at the back of the room.
• Be mindful of the time. We open the studio 30 minutes before and close 30 minutes after each class.
• Enjoy the peace and energy you are taking with you from class and make the commitment to return tomorrow.