Frequently Asked Questions
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Bring your fine body, comfortable clothing, maybe some water (we have water at the studio), and a good attitude. Leave the rest to us.
Leave your worries, cell phones, egos and shoes at the door ;)
Well, yes and no. It’s a good idea to have your own mat. But if you forget or just don’t have a mat available, we have loner mats...not loner like they have no friends; they do have friends. I swear. They aren’t imaginary.
Wear your old board shorts, or pajamas, or booty shorts, or LuLulemons. Wear your old Metalica concert shirt, or that really cute hoody, or how about that sports bra. You could wear socks if you’d like. Maybe a sombrero?
All the equipment for the class is on the rack. Grab some blocks, a blanket, maybe a strap. But, pretty much the most important piece of equipment you can bring is between your ears.
Wellllll, technically and traditionally speaking, 4 hours before class. But we’ve found it fine to eat 2 hours before class as long as it wasn’t at some all-you-can-eat buffet. Do they have those anymore? Light meals are okay, but don’t blame us if you're in a twist and your tummy starts a-rumbling. And, for the love of G-d, don’t eat that burrito 5 minutes before class.
Doors to the studio open 5-10 minutes before class, so, according to general etiquette, come a few minutes early.
The door remains open for a minute or two after class starts. If you are late, please unzip your yoga bag outside the studio, enter quietly, be as un-disturbing as possible, do NOT snap your mat to the floor, breathe, and pretend it was somebody else, since everybody’s eyes are probably closed. Some instructors will lock the door 5 minutes after class starts, so please do not disrupt the class by loudly knocking on the door if it has been locked.
If you have to leave early, just let the instructor know at the beginning of class.
There are a couple of options here. You can set up your MindBody account, go through our pricing options, pick one, and pay. Or you can contact a member of the staff and they will help you out. Not a whole lot funny to say about this. Click here to set up your MindBody account.
Class sizes are limited and although we can usually make room, the instructor needs to know what to prepare for. Also, some classes are regularly full, so, if you just show up, you put everybody in an awkward position. It reminds me of a time when my mom, my girlfriend, and my daughter were all in the same room and then my ex-wife arrived. Awkward! Click here to book your next class :)
Check out our class descriptions! They are all Hatha yoga of one sort or another. Some are vinyasa, some Ashtanga-inspired, Kundalini, and others closer to Yin. We are a primarily yoga asana studio and we are pretty traditional. No heat; no mirrors; no pretense.
No! Yes! Maybe! One of the things that we like to teach is the idea of discernment. Use your own common sense. If your kid is a little angel who can chill quietly with a bottle of water and a book, then that’s fine. But if your child has a great deal of character and is not able to wait an hour for your attention, probably not. We have found that kids around 12 and older can stick with an hour-long class. Our kid was doing full classes at 6, but that is not every kid. Don’t make it miserable for them or us. Please, no electronics in the studio space.
Unfortunately no. Lila the studio dog loves people but she loves dogs even more and can not sit still if there is another dog in the room which would become a distraction for everyone.
It is your responsibility to notify the instructor at the beginning of class of anything that may change or affect your practice. Can you still practice while pregnant? YES! Can you still practice with an injury? YES! But please let us know, and of course, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use your discernment.