YOGA ETIQUETTE

Out of respect for your teachers and classmates, please respect the following:

• Make it a part of your practice to arrive early. Getting to class 5-10 minutes early can help you sign in, settle in and align your attitude with the purpose of the class.
• Align the front of your mat between the circle stickers on the floor.
• Dispose of gum/candy.
• Please have clean feet and avoid perfumes and scented lotions.
• Remove shoes before entering the studio.
• Tell your teacher about injuries or limitations that might affect your practice.
• Only bring your mat, towel and water into class. Place everything else in the Zen Den cubbies.
• Turn off cell phonesand pagers before entering the lobby. Please keep all phone conversations outside.
• Come with an empty stomach. Allow 2-3 hours for digestion after meals.
• Be prompt. Arriving late to class is disruptive to others. If you do arrive late, quietly enter the studio and slowly roll out your mat. Please do not make your entrance a production!
• Hydrate before and after class. If you hydrate all day, you should not need much water during class. If you do need to take a drink, be discreet.
• Stay in the room until class is over.Our teachers will end class with meditation and namaste. There is no need to worry if you have fallen asleep or if everyone else has left the room!
• Bring a towel and wipe your sweat after class.
• Speak quietly before and after class. Be respectful of the volume of your conversations.