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  New Students & Beginners :


Welcome to your yogic journey! If you are a new student or would like to reacquaint yourself with the basic postures, we recommend you register for the Introduction to Iyengar Yoga course. You may register online by going to the Workshops page and finding the next intro course, or you may sign up over the phone.

A few things to know before attending classes.

Be on time, and sign in before every class

Our front door is usually open, you have access to the dressing and front lounge areas before and after class. In case you are late anyway, please wait outside the classroom until the formal beginning of class and the invocation/chant have finished.

Never leave the class during meditation or savasana.

Practice on an empty stomach. Allow at least three hours after eating before practicing yoga. We recommend that you refrain from sipping water during class in order to maintain the internal heat you are creating. Food may be taken 1/2 hour after completing asanas.

In class conduct: Keep it fairly quiet. If you really must talk, use the front lounge. Please make sure cellular phones, pagers and other digital devices will not disrupt class.

Wear clothing that is easy to move in, e.g. modest comfortable shorts or leotards or footless tights. Long baggy pants are not recommended. Remove your shoes before entering. Clean, bare feet are essential.

On personal hygiene: We recommend that you purchase your own yoga mat, available at the studio. Please refrain from wearing perfume and heavy jewelry and be aware of nail polish, metal buttons or other items that may mark the floors or yoga props.

Women should pay attention to how their practices need to be altered during their periods, pregnancy or menopause. Men or women who have medical conditions, special physical needs or are recovering from illness, should let their teacher know. For persistent conditions, consult your physician before attending and please be aware that attending class when you have the flu or possibly airborne conditions is not in anybody's interest.

Lost and found items are is a small bag in changing room and kept there for about two weeks

Let us know if you need any assistance or have any questions!

 
Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future.
In yoga, they come together in the present ~ B.K.S. Iyengar
 
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