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Yoga 101
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Yoga 101 is the perfect place to begin - or to reawaken your interest and resume your practice!
This workshop is designed to provide you
with a strong foundation in the practice of Yoga. It includes:
- A brief discussion of the historical and philosophical background of Yoga
- Demonstration and practice of the fundamental Yoga postures
- Instruction on how to combine breath and movement
- Answers to frequently asked questions and misconceptions
Although we encourage every new student to attend this workshop, you are also welcome to attend any All Level or Basics class on the schedule- prior to taking Yoga 101.
Getting Started
Apparel: Wear comfortable, fitted, stretchy clothing and bare feet.
Hygiene: Be clean. Wash your body, apparel, towel and mat regularly. Please refrain from wearing heavy perfume, fragrance or cologne to class.
Punctuality: Please be on time. Arriving 10 minutes early to class gives you the opportunity to sign in, get your mat, meditate/stretch, and prepare for class. If you arrive late, please pause, center, and enter quietly.
Eating & Drinking: We recommend that you refrain from eating 1-3 hours before class begins, depending on your individual metabolism. (Also do not come hungry.) Drink plenty of water after class as needed.
Hygiene: Be clean. Wash your body, apparel, towel and mat regularly. Please refrain from wearing heavy perfume, fragrance or cologne to class.
Punctuality: Please be on time. Arriving 10 minutes early to class gives you the opportunity to sign in, get your mat, meditate/stretch, and prepare for class. If you arrive late, please pause, center, and enter quietly.
Eating & Drinking: We recommend that you refrain from eating 1-3 hours before class begins, depending on your individual metabolism. (Also do not come hungry.) Drink plenty of water after class as needed.
Studio Etiquette
Sign-In & Payment: Please sign in before class, by printing your name on the appropriate sheet at the front desk.
Ambience:
Please enter/exit and speak quietly at all times. Turn cel phones off.
(Please do not use cel phones in the yoga room at any time.) If you
must leave early, do a short 3 to 5 minutes of savasana (final
relaxation pose) and then leave the studio very quietly.
Yoga Props:
You may borrow a studio mat for your first class and rent a mat for $1
after that. Please plan to purchase your own mat as soon as possible.
When borrowing props, please spray and wipe down mats after use, roll
straps and stack blocks neatly.Injuries: Inform instructor about any injuries or pregnancy before class begins.
Mindfulness: Always practice within your own limits. Be kind to yourself in action and judgement. Approaching your yoga practice with expectations or ego may result in undue frustration and injury.
Please do your best to follow the above StudioEttiquette, but if another student does not, be compassionate, understanding, and let it go. This is yoga.