Tips for Yoga Class Safety & Guidelines

The most important lesson here is to learn and listen to your body, mind and spirit. We do this by paying close attention to the breath. Yoga is often associated with promoting strength and flexibility, therapeutic value, and overall personal development. This activity is indeed very beneficial. It can be done in a class with other practitioners, or at home. It is also easy enough to be performed by people of all ages. However, Yoga can do much more harm than good if not done properly. You can get muscle strain and even injuries in some parts of your body.

While a Yoga instructor can guide and help you in doing the poses, it is only you who really knows what’s good for your body and personal well-being. Yoga should be a relaxing experience, not a cause of pain. Listen to your body as you practice Yoga so you can reap the numerous benefits that it can offer you.

Please check our guidelines to keep in mind to stay injury-free while practicing Yoga.

Practicing Yoga is not a competition.
If you are practicing Yoga with other people, there is no point in comparing your performance to theirs. Should you get left behind, just do your own thing at your own pace and do not force yourself to keep up with them. Besides, there is no hurry when it comes to Yoga. Carry out each pose gently while breathing slowly and evenly. Start with the basic poses and if your body is up for it, move on to difficult ones.

Stay within your limits.
Prevent injuries by knowing what you can and cannot do. Your Yoga instructor can assist you in determining the poses suitable for your ability level. If you feel something painful, stop doing the pose.

Do some Warm-up exercises before a Yoga session.
Relax your muscles and promote blood circulation prior to a Yoga session by doing some Warm-up exercises. Stretching is a good way to improve flexibility of the muscles.

Wear loose clothing that will make you comfortable.
Being comfortable with what you are wearing can make Yoga a lot more enjoyable to do. This activity requires a wide range of motion so avoid wearing clothes which can restrict your movement. Wear modest clothes that allow you to move and breathe freely. No baggy clothing, instructor needs to see alignment. No heavy jewelry. NO PERFUME.

Yoga is practiced in bare feet. Please remove your shoes before entering the yoga practice room.

Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach, allow 1-2 hours after a light meal, 3-4 hours after a heavy meal.

Avoid using any scents when coming to class, respect those who are allergic and sensitive to perfume.

Please tell the instructor prior to class if you are feeling unwell, on your period, or have any challenges to your health or physical well-being. (Injuries, pregnancy, surgery, medications, etc.)

You may take more than one class per week, pick days and times that allow you to arrive on time to your class(es).

Yoga can and should be practiced at home. It is ideal to repeat the asanas (postures) you learned in class on your own while you remember them.