• We practice barefoot on a sticky mat. Mats are available for your use in the studios or we have mats available for sale. Please remove shoes before entering the studios.

• Please turn off all cell phones before entering the studios. Give yourself the gift of time to devote yourself to your practice.

• Arrive early enough to give yourself time to sign in and have a few minutes before class begins to stretch, meditate or just collect your thoughts. Late arrivals are disruptive to others taking the class. If you have to leave early, please leave before relaxation (savasana), so as not to disturb others.

• Try not to eat for 1-2 hours before class. Drink plenty of water during the day. Staying well hydrated is essential to maintaining the life force (prana) generated from your yoga practice. However, during class it is best to refrain from drinking water, as it tends to cool down the inner heat created during your practice. This inner heat helps make your body more flexible and fit.

• Wear any comfortable clothing you would wear for exercise. To help our instructors see the alignment of your body, try to avoid heavy, bulky clothing. You may want to wear a fitted top, which will not fly up during forward and back bends or inversions.

• Please inform your instructor about any injuries or conditions that might affect your practice, or if you are pregnant. Also please inform your instructor if you are new to yoga.

• Yoga is for every body. It can be practiced by individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It is non-competitive. Always practice at your own level. Bring your attention inward and avoid looking at what your neighbor is doing. Also, avoid straining or over-stretching and rest when needed. You’ll enjoy your yoga practice more and go farther faster if you take a loving attitude toward yourself and work from where you are, not from where you think you should be.

• Do take time afterwards to think about what you did in class, so you can retain what you learned. Review the postures you practiced and note any instructions that particularly made sense. Even if you remember just one thing from each class, you’ll soon have a lot of information that can deepen your own personal practice.