Ashtanga Yoga Guildford
Yoga Shala Etiquette
Please read these before attending class
- We want to assure anyone who comes to our shala that they are free to say NO to adjustments at any time the teacher/student relationship is important and works both ways. We will respect your wishes and will not ask you to explain your reasons
- Please DO NOT be late for class. Check with your teacher for the latest arrival time for each of the classes. Please be respectful of shala closing times
- In keeping with tradition, Primary series only is practised on Saturdays
- It’s nice to take rest, but this does not mean a super long savasana
- Please shower/bathe before coming to class and wear clean yoga clothes
- Please wash both your cotton yoga mat and your sticky yoga mat on a regular basis.
- Please turn your phone off or to silent and try not to be tempted to look at it during your practice
- Try and be respectful of other students and the space they are practising in. PUT YOUR MAT DOWN QUIETLY!
- If you are looking for a new posture, we know. Please don’t ask. It will be given when we feel you are ready. It’s not just about the asana
- Please inform the teacher of any injuries, operations, pregnancy or such-like
- The practice is taught in a traditional style so please try to avoid modification/use of props etc. or deviating from the sequence
- Try not eat a meal for 2-3 hours before attending class
- Try not to eat or drink for 20-40 minutes after class
- It is nice to be sociable with fellow yogis but please be respectful of those practising – keep chat quiet
- Please park in WHITE bays ONLY numbered 17-33 inclusive
- Please pay for your classes BEFORE CLASS, Thank you
