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Beginners guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes early for your first class. Please be on time.
Arriving a few minutes early gives you an opportunity to relax and prepare for class.
Please be considerate of your fellow yogis who may be quietly relaxing.
- What to wear
- Wear comfortable, form fitting clothing. Baggy clothing is not recommended.
- Do you wear sandals? join us in keeping the studio clean by checking for clean feet.
- Leave cell phones, pagers & anything that beeps in your car.
- Getting started
- Yoga is non-competitive. There are no prizes for the best looking posture.
- Everyday your body will feel and respond differently. It's normal.
- One of the best qualities to learn is to be patient with yourself.
- Progress is not about how easily you can touch your toes, but by how mindful and present you are while practicing.
- Purchase a yoga mat.
- Perfect Balance Yoga provides yoga mats for new students, however As a commitment to your practice and
for personal hygiene, we recommend that you purchase your own mat.
- We recommend that you don't buy common PVC(plastic) yoga mats made from toxic chemicals,
they don't perform as well as more natural mats and may "gas-off" during use.
- We have high quality mats at really good prices at the studio.
- About Teachers
- Depending upon teaching style, some instructors may offer physical adjustments to your posture in class.
This enables the teacher to help enhance your practice.
It's OK to let them know if you prefer not to have the adjustments.
- Arrive fragrance free
- Don't wear scented body lotions, strong deodorants, scented hair products.
- Why, Some students may be sensitive to these products.
- Wash mats occassionaly with hot, soapy water.
- Daily Practice
- Make yoga and relaxation part of every day.
- Find time to practice at home, even if it is for only 15 minutes.
- Be aware of your posture throughout the day.
- Be aware of the quality of your breathing.
- Yoga can be as easy as taking five deep conscious breaths just because.
- Keep your yoga practice fun & easy spirited.
- Practice on an near empty stomach.
- Allow 2 hours digestion after a meal.
- Yoga is much better on an empty or near empty stomach.
- Drink plenty of room temperature water after class.
- Attend the level of class suitable for your experience or recommended to you.
- To honor everyone's path in yoga we ask that you only attend a level 3 or higher class if you have an on-going, consistent practice or by permission of the teacher.
- Please respect your guests as well.
- If they are new to yoga, bring them to a basics/level one class. It will be good for both of you.
Enjoy yourself and have fun with your yoga! |
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