These basic guidelines are
to help enhance your yoga practice
-First time students
should mention any pre-existing injury and/or any physical or medical
conditions to the teacher before class begins.
-Women must advise
the teacher if they are menstruating.
-No shoes in the
practice area. Please remove your shoes at the door. Yoga is practiced
barefoot and it is recommended to remove socks, so you don't slip on
the hardwood floors.
-Wear comfortable
lightweight, stretchy workout wear, no baggy clothes. The teacher must
be able to see the alignment of your body.
-Clean feet, body
and clothing are appreciated by both your classmates and teacher. Please
do not wear strong perfume, people with allergies can be very sensitive
to them.
-Practice on an
empty stomach. It is recommended that you do not eat at least two hours
before practice. If a special condition prevents this, eat a light snack,
i.e. fruit or yogurt, one hour before class. Drink plenty of water before
and after class.
-If you have a
yoga mat, please bring it with you, otherwise you may use one supplied
by the studio. It is recommended to acquire and use your own yoga mat
wherever it is possible to promote a more clean facility.
-Please turn off
your cell phone before starting the practice. If you can't be out of
touch for an hour and a half, this is indicative of an imbalance in
your life. Remember that 90% of stress is self-induced.
-Arrive a few minutes
early. It's important to be on time for class. We begin each class with
centering, both physical and mental. Entering class constantly late
is very disruptive and disrespectful to others as well as to your nervous
system. If for some reason you need to leave the class earlier, be sure
to do the final relaxation .
-Enter the yoga
room in silence. Prepare your place and prop it up for sitting. Your
practice starts when you walk in.
-Always inhale and
exhale through the nose. Pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) train
us to control the flow of prana (life force) through the regulation
of breath. Pranayama makes the mind steady. As you practice the asanas
(yoga postures) train yourself to be aware of your breath.
-Abandon the competitive
mind-set. Yoga is absolutely non-competitive. It is not just sporting;
it is a spiritual practice that makes the body stronger, more flexible,
and generally much healthier. Yoga aims to calm the mind, open the heart,
and accelerate our spiritual evolution.
-Be kind and loving
to yourself by accepting who you are. Do what you can respecting your
limits. No experience or flexibility is required.
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