Getting Started
On your first visit,
please arrive 20 minutes before class begins in order to meet
your teacher and fill out a new student form. This will give you time to change and
relax on your mat before class. Please bring a mat, towel and a bottle of water with
you. If you intend to shower after class please bring two towels - one for your mat
during class and one for showering. For your convenience, we also rent mats and towels,
and sell bottled water. We encourage you to avoid eating two hours before class.
Also, please come to class well hydrated.
Pod Etiquette
We value the serenity
of our yoga studio space. We ask that you please remove your
shoes upon entering the lobby and that you store your belongings in the locker room.
Once inside the studio, please respect the silence of the practice space.
Our sense of community
is an important component of who we are as a yoga studio. Our
desire is that everyone who enters our studio will have a very positive experience
and leave with a little more compassion and peace in their hearts from having been
here.
Additional notes of etiquette:
- Before class begins, please inform your teachers of any injuries.
- Please do not bring mobile phones, shoes, or bags into the yoga room. You may leave your belongings in the lockers.
- Please refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne, as this may be disturbing to fellow students.
FAQ's
I am not flexible, is yoga for me?
The physical side of yoga practice combines strength
and flexibility. Many inflexible people are strong but lack a full range of motion.
If that’s you, then Yoga is just what you need.
Is Yoga a challenging workout?
On a physical level yoga can be challenging, but it
is far more than a workout. Through various asanas (postures), the body is stretched
and challenged, and develops a strong core as the foundation. Learning breath control,
combined with physical effort, brings a sense of calm that can translate beyond the
mat and into everyday life.
How many times per week should I practice?
We encourage practicing yoga as often as
possible. A regular practice provides amazing benefits, both physically and mentally.
We suggest that you commit to a routine that works for you and your lifestyle. We
encourage at least three classes per week, with the goal of creating a daily practice.
Take your time and enjoy the process. Yoga is a practice and will be a perpetual
and changing journey.
Is yoga a religion?
Yoga is not a religion, it is a philosophy that began in India
approximately 5,000 years ago. It is not necessary to surrender your own religious
beliefs to practice yoga. We honor and celebrate the diversity of our students. Studying
the yoga scriptures may be something that enhances your understanding and enjoyment
of yoga, but it is not necessary. We encourage you to commit to your daily practice,
strive to be “present” while in class, and discover where it leads you.
What does ‘Namaste’ mean?
In Yoga we believe that there is light and divinity within
each of us. Namaste is a Sanskrit greeting which means, “The divine in me acknowledges
and honors the divine in you.” Traditionally, we exchange this sentiment at the end
of class as a way of recognizing the connection that we all share.
Julie Pelaez
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