Guidelines for Classes

• Practice on an empty stomach. It is recommended that you do not eat for at least 2-3 hours before practice. If you feel the need to eat then tend toward easily digested foods such as fruit or yoghurt.
• Arrive at least 20 minutes before your first class in order to register. The door is always open 30 minutes before class so students can come early to relax or practice, and it is recommended that you try to arrive as early as possible for classes and take advantage of this opportunity.  Classes will begin promptly and, as it is disruptive and considered disrespectful to your teacher and fellow students to be late, the door will be locked a few minutes prior to the start of class time.
  
• Clothing should be light and allow for a full range of movement. Women usually wear tights, light track pants or shorts and T shirts, men usually wear shorts and T shirts or singlets.
• Avoid drinking water during class. Drink plenty of water during the day and after class.
• Cell phones must be turned off before entering the school.
• Shoes should be removed and left in the designated area for reasons of hygiene and respect.
• General hygiene is important and we ask that you be mindful of the fact that you will be practising close to other students;  at times you may find it appropriate to bathe before class.
• Clean, well cared for feet and trimmed toenails are not only important for cleanliness but also because we supply quality mats for our students to practise on.
• Avoid applying perfumes or scents of any kind before entering class as these can have a disturbing effect on other students.
• We provide special non-slip mats but if you use hand creams you will benefit from thoroughly washing your hands before class .
• This is a vigorous form of yoga - you will sweat - please bring a towel.