Yoga
Sweat-Etiquette
Number
One Rule: Have Fun!!!
Please
remove your shoes before entering the studio.
Come
on time as an exception. Come early as a rule to sign in at the desk.
Enter the practice room quietly. If you are late, set your mat, towel,
and water at your feet and start your practice immediately. Do not set
up your space until the first water break, a.k.a. "party-time."
We
often do not have a front desk person during class, so for security
reasons we lock the door when class begins. There is no late admittance.
No
personal possessions in the practice room. Please leave all possessions
in the locked part of the lobby or in your car.
Deodorant
is great; strong perfumes and lotions are not.
Be
mindful your neighbor's space and visibility in the mirror.
Tailor
your practice by modifying the depth, not by avoiding postures or
changing them. As Bikram says, "Try it the right way." Form and
placement with deep breathing always trumps depth.
Leave
your space as you found it.
Observe
silence while class is in session, whether practicing or not.
Please
turn off your cell phone. The less distractions the better.
Change
negative language into positive language. For example: "I can't" -
"I'll try, If I can I must." Can't lives on Won't Street. Let's not
live there.
Wear
a happy smiling face while you are
practicing the yoga postures. If you are grimacing, back off and smile
more. Practice with integrity, concentration, discipline, and an "I
can" attitude.
Please
do not wear pants or shorts that fall
below the knees. This enables the instructor and you to see your knees
and help you in and out of postures and to make sure your are doing the
posture correctly.
And
lastly, this practice is not about
the heat, the humidity, the teacher, or the lights. It is about you.
Any day you have time to do your yoga, take advantage of it. You are
worth it! Letting external influences dictate your practice is exactly
what we are trying to let go of.
Be
good to yourself. Practice Bikram Yoga Daily!