Yoga Niyamas: Please observe the following

Saucha (Cleanliness/Purity)

· Yoga is practiced in bare feet so please remove your shoes before entering the studio.

· Sweating is a great way to release toxins in the body. However, if you sweat a lot, either bring a towel or purchase a Yogitoes towel to go over your mat so we can keep our props clean and fresh. 

· Please do not wear heavy perfumes or oils to class.

· Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach.  Please allow 2 hours after eating a heavy meal and 1 hour after something light before practicing.

· Please wear non-restrictive comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement but nothing too baggy or loose.

· Yoga Mats are available for a $2 rental fee but it is recommended that you purchase your own for hygiene purposes.

Santosha (Contentment)

· Yoga is non-competitive.  Please respect your body and its limits.  Yoga is a life long journey not a finite goal.  Rest whenever you need to.  We encourage listening to your body and tuning in to what is right for you regardless of what everyone else is doing.

· Please notify the instructor of any injuries that you may have prior to the class and inform them if something doesn't feel right.

Tapas (Discipline/Action)

· Please make putting away the props neatly a part of your practice.

· Please keep voices low in the lobby so as not to disturb the classes in session.

· You must sign in and pay before class.  This is very important as it ensures that our teachers are paid.

· Please arrive to class a few minutes early to get checked in and set-up. If you are late, please wait until after the opening chant to enter. Everyone is late occasionally but we do not allow entry after 10 minutes from start time.

· No cell phones allowed in the studio. 

Svadhyaya (Self-study)

· Please leave all of your expectations and judgments of yourself and others at the door.  We strive to respect diversity in all beings.  

Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender)

· By honoring the niyamas listed above, you now have the freedom and awareness to surrender to and enjoy your Yoga class! We appreciate your willingness.