House Of Yoga Studio Etiquette

Welcome to House Of Yoga.
Take off your shoes and stay awhile.

To offer all students the most positive and beneficial yoga experience we ask that you review the House Etiquette guidelines.

Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early.
You won't be rushed and you can be on your mat to get centered for your practice.

Please enter through the front door.
Our back door is attached to the practice space and is used for emergencies only.

PLEASE DO NOT leave class early; it’s disruptive to others.

Choose a class that is appropriate for you.
A teacher will be happy to assist you in this.
Taking a class that is not suitable for you will not only affect you, but will also affect the others in the class.

• PLEASE DO NOT eat for two or three hours before your class.
Yoga practice requires an empty belly. Your energy in class should be focused on your practice, if your body is busy digesting food, only part of your energy is contributing to your practice.

Let your teacher know about injuries or conditions that might affect your practice.
A teacher will offer modifications of poses to suit your needs.

Bring your own mat and a towel if you sweat a lot
Arrive free of perfumes and colognes
• Wear comfortable loose fitting clothes. If you are coming to a class which offers inversion poses (where you are upside down) make sure your top is fitted enough that you can go upside without feeling self-conscious that your shirt will be falling over your head.

Before entering the practice space:
1. Remove shoes and leave them by the door.
2. Turn off your cell phone and leave it in the transition room.
3. Take only what you really need into the practice space.

Allow yourself to enter into a sacred + peaceful space for your practice
Keep the area around your mat clean.

Only bring water into the space if you absolutely need to hydrate yourself during practice.
Remember that you are building internal heat this heat is part of the cleansing process that will detoxify your body, drinking during practice puts out the fire.

Create an intention for your practice - to become more aware, more compassionate, healthier and happier.

"Who will be the happiest person?
The one who brings happiness to others." -Swami Satchidananda