You may arrive at any time during the class. Please enter quietly, roll out your mat and begin your practice. You do not need to wait for the opening chant to begin your practice. If you arrive during the opening chant please be respectful and enter quietly
The last permitted entry for the class will be 1 hour before the class is scheduled to end.
You do not need to stay until the scheduled end of the class. You can leave at anytime after taking rest. Please leave as quietly as possible.
You may sweat during Ashtanga Yoga! Please consider bringing a hand towel to class to help the teacher with your adjustments. You may also want to invest in a 'mat towel. or rug to go over your sticky mat - this will adsorb sweat and stop you slipping.
Yoga mats! Please consider buying your own yoga mat. There is plenty of space to store student yoga mats at the studio - there is no charge for this service.
Wear clean fresh Yoga gear! The best time to shower is before practice rather than after.
Please refrain from wearing strong scented perfumes.
Leave all belongings in the locker room! No jewelry watches or water bottles near your mat. No mobiles in the shala. Refrain from eating at least 2 hours prior to and 30 minutes after your practice.
Do not underestimate the effect of Ashtanga yoga. It is a very effective self-therapy for personal development - physically, mentally and spiritually. If you feel emotionally upset during or after a class (joy, sadness, anger etc.) then accept the feelings rather than resist them. You are welcome to speak to the head teacher about it after class if you wish to understand more.
Respect your limits! Acknowledge that your body and mind will feel different every day; listen to what your body tells you and practice in your own time following your own breath.
Respect the teacher and yourself by only practicing asanas your teacher has authorized you to do. Do not make your own show!
Please stay on your own mat and refrain from assisting other practitioners.
Note
There will be no practice on Full and New Moon Days. Please inform yourself by looking on the website and take rest on these days.
It is not advisable for woman to take practice the first three days of the menstruation period.
If you have a health issue (illness, injury or medical condition), please let the teacher know before class.
The last permitted entry for the class will be 1 hour before the class is scheduled to end.
You do not need to stay until the scheduled end of the class. You can leave at anytime after taking rest. Please leave as quietly as possible.
You may sweat during Ashtanga Yoga! Please consider bringing a hand towel to class to help the teacher with your adjustments. You may also want to invest in a 'mat towel. or rug to go over your sticky mat - this will adsorb sweat and stop you slipping.
Yoga mats! Please consider buying your own yoga mat. There is plenty of space to store student yoga mats at the studio - there is no charge for this service.
Wear clean fresh Yoga gear! The best time to shower is before practice rather than after.
Please refrain from wearing strong scented perfumes.
Leave all belongings in the locker room! No jewelry watches or water bottles near your mat. No mobiles in the shala. Refrain from eating at least 2 hours prior to and 30 minutes after your practice.
Do not underestimate the effect of Ashtanga yoga. It is a very effective self-therapy for personal development - physically, mentally and spiritually. If you feel emotionally upset during or after a class (joy, sadness, anger etc.) then accept the feelings rather than resist them. You are welcome to speak to the head teacher about it after class if you wish to understand more.
Respect your limits! Acknowledge that your body and mind will feel different every day; listen to what your body tells you and practice in your own time following your own breath.
Respect the teacher and yourself by only practicing asanas your teacher has authorized you to do. Do not make your own show!
Please stay on your own mat and refrain from assisting other practitioners.
Note
There will be no practice on Full and New Moon Days. Please inform yourself by looking on the website and take rest on these days.
It is not advisable for woman to take practice the first three days of the menstruation period.
If you have a health issue (illness, injury or medical condition), please let the teacher know before class.