Before class
  1. You must be 18 years of age to participate in a class.
  2. Door opens 30 minutes before class start time & locks 5 minutes before class start time.
  3. First time students need to arrive to class at least 20 minutes in advance to allow time for form completion, questions, etc., as front desk can get backed up the closer it gets to class start time.
  4. For returning students - don’t be late! Front door will be locked during class.
  5. Come to class on an empty stomach and well hydrated. Drink at least a gallon of water during the 24 hours before your first class. Stop eating at least 3 hours before your arrival.
  6. Bring a yoga mat (no foam rubber or camping mats please), beach towel and water bottle. Or you can rent or buy necessary items at the studio. We have special Hot Yoga mats for rent/sale, which take the place of the yoga mat/towel combination. They’re washable, and last for years! Check them out before purchasing a regular yoga mat elsewhere!
  7. If you plan to shower after the class, please bring a towel, or you can rent one from us. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers are provided.
  8. Do not wear perfumes, lotions or creams. This is because the first can bother other people in the class around you, and the latter two will make your skin too slippery for holding most postures.
  9. Make-up removal pads are provided for in the women’s changing room. Women are discouraged from wearing make-up in the hot room since you’ll be perspiring heavily.
  10. New students must fill out a release form. Allow an extra 15 minutes for this. Or if you prefer, the form can be printed at home, filled out and brought with you. Click here to open the printable version of the release form. (The form is in .pdf format and requires Adobe Reader)
  11. This is a cell phone and pager free environment.
  12. Do not wear any jewelry or watches in class.
  13. No shoes or socks in yoga room.
  14. What To Wear:
    Women - Wear leotards or shorts, and sports bras/tanks.
    Men - Wear biking shorts or swimming trunks.
    Try not to wear anything bulky, or big T-shirts or loose pants. (Try to wear as little as possible
    and as snug fitting as possible; it will help your body to evaporate perspiration).
  15. No chewing gum in class.
  16. Take a shower before class.
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    During class
  1. If it’s your first class, set your mat at the rear of the yoga room.
  2. Be mindful of others around you.
  3. Be respectful to your teacher and your fellow students.
  4. Listen to the teacher’s instruction very carefully. Don’t talk in class. Ask all questions before or after class.
  5. Do not leave the yoga room during class, except in the case of emergency.
  6. Stay in savasana (resting pose) for at least 2 minutes at the end of the class.
  7. Only water (without ice) is allowed in the yoga room. Absolutely No Sports Drinks or Electrolyte Mix in Class!
  8. No glass containers or paper cups in yoga room! Metal or plastic bottles only!
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    After class
  1. Drink plenty of water.
  2. Consume electrolytes (available at front desk).
  3. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
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