Yoga Room Etiquette
Most Excellent Yoga Tips
Please keep the following in mind when practicing at Bikram Yoga - Kearny Mesa
- ARRIVE EARLY 15 to 20 minutes before class - when you arrive early, this allows us to start the class promptly on time. Be respectful of your fellows yogis. Late comers will not be admitted into class.
- SHOES - no shoes in the studio, leave them at the door.
- SIGN IN - always sign in and print legibly.
- B.Y. Kearny Mesa is a cell phone free zone. Please take all calls outside.
- STAY FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS - all classes are 90 minutes long. If your schedule does not allow you to stay the full 90 minutes, please choose another time to attend class.
- WATER ONLY - No colored drinks. This includes gatorade, fruit juices, soda, coffee, red wine etc...
- BE AWARE OF WHERE & HOW YOU SET-UP - newbies and injured people should set up in the back of the room. Do not set up directly in front of another student.
- NOTHING EXTRA IN THE YOGA ROOM - all personal items must be left in the change rooms, this includes cell phones, pagers, watches etc... Only you, your mat/towel and your water please. And NO GUM!
- Please don't walk through class during a posture. If you must leave do so in between postures.
- BE CLEAN AND FRAGRANCE FREE - you can take a shower before class if needed. Check your feet.
- LET THE TEACHER KNOW - before class if you have any injuries or if you are not feeling well. Set up in the back of the room on those days.
- SILENCE IS GOLDEN - no talking in the yoga room. Relax in silence before and after class.
- QUICK SHOWERS, SAVE WATER - be considerate of our water shortage here in Southern California.
- CLASS CARDS ARE NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXTENDABLE, NOT TRANSFERABLE.
- AND FINALLY - Have Fun!