Yoga Etiquette

Yoga doesn’t have to be serious but there are some basic things you can do to be considerate of your fellow yogis.

Remove your shoes. Since everyone is walking around barefoot it’s a good idea to kick your shoes off before you enter the studio. There are cubbies before entering the studio so that you have a convenient place to put your shoes.

Turn off your cell phones. It happens when you least expect it…your phone rings but you’ve only forgotten that it’s on. If you have an emergency and need your phone with you just put it on silent during class.

Try to arrive on time. We’ll frequently lock the doors once class has begun but if you are stuck in traffic or got stuck on the phone and you’re running late just give us a call and we’ll be sure to let you in.

Quiet in the yoga studio. Yoga is fun and promotes community so you’re going to want to chat! Just be thoughtful of those around you and speak quietly in case someone would like to start their practice before the teacher arrives.

Try not to skip savasana (corpse pose). When you first start doing yoga this may be the hardest pose. It seems so simple but it’s not. We all have “monkey minds” and have trouble sitting still but this pose seals your practice and is often the only quiet time in your entire day. Savor it!