Studio Etiquette
Welcome to Soul Strong Yoga! We want every yogi who walks through our doors to feel comfortable, included, and ready to practice. A few simple guidelines help us keep that warm, focused energy for everyone—thank you for honoring them.
Timing your arrival
- Try to arrive 5–10 minutes early so you can check in and settle onto your mat. First time here? Give yourself a couple of extra minutes to fill out a quick liability waiver.
- If you can, avoid arriving more than 15 minutes early—the previous class may still be resting in savasana (our well-earned relaxation time), or your instructor may still be setting up the space.
- Running a few minutes late? No problem—slip in quietly and set up your mat. But if you’re going to be more than 5 minutes late, we’d lovingly ask you to catch a later class instead. Those first five minutes hold the centering and warm-up, which help your instructor guide you safely through the rest of the practice. Your fellow yogis will appreciate it too!
Settling in
- Slip off your shoes and tuck them into the cubbies by the front door.
- Silence your phone before class begins. If you’re expecting something important, just let your instructor know beforehand and step outside quietly if you need to take it.
- Have an injury or anything you’d like modifications for? Give your instructor a heads-up before class so they can support you.
Sharing the space
- Because breath is such a big part of yoga, go easy on the perfume—and if you smoke, a fresh change of clothes goes a long way. Your neighbors will breathe a little easier!
- Wear something comfortable, clean, and with coverage you feel good moving in.
- Whenever you can, stay through savasana to close your practice. If you need to leave early, let your instructor know ahead of time and slip out before savasana begins.
- Help us care for the space by putting props back where you found them. Borrowed a mat? A quick wipe-down with the mat cleaner keeps it fresh for the next yogi.
We’re so glad you’re here. See you on the mat!