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Remember to silence all cell phones before
entering your classes.
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Remove shoes when entering any Yoga facility.
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Do not sit too close to anyone. If
possible, keep an arm's length to each side of you to keep your aura
clear.
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Never "spread out" in a class. Your
area is confined to the space around you as to not be distracting to
others. Bringing your things to class in a canvas bag is the easiest
way to keep them together and gather them quickly. Keep your things
near a wall so no one will trip on them.
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If you wear glasses, put them in a safe, but
out of the way, place. Don't leave them on the floor to be crushed.
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If you are late for class, take your place
quietly and join in with the current exercise. Do not "do your own
thing" as this is very distracting for others.
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Always tell the teacher if you have special
needs or restrictions. This will help them to guide you through
different exercises.
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Do whatever you can do in class, otherwise
you will be given a substitute exercise to do.
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Remember, the teacher will always check to
see if you are not responding to instructions. If you want to rest
between asanas*, just signal to the teacher that you are fine; a
simple hand up, a smile and a nod will do it!
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Do not speak out and disturb the flow of the
class. If you have questions, raise your hand for the teacher to
come over and speak to you privately.
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If you can't (or do not want to) do the
"Suns," substitute the "Moon Series."
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At the end of the exercise section of each
class, there is a 5-minute cool down to remove lactic acid from the
muscles. If you have time limitations and can not to stay for this
stress-reducing/relaxation section of class, please leave at this time.
Otherwise ...
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Stay for the entire relaxation. This is
one of the most important parts of Yoga class and is extremely beneficial
to stress reduction.
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If you must leave during a relaxation, do it
as quietly as possible in order not to disturb people near you.
Remove mats quietly, dress outside the room and close the doors gently.
The smallest noise is magnified during this time of complete stillness.
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Wait until the teacher tells you that class
is over before you move.
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When you get up at the end of class, be aware
of others who may still be lying there and do not startle them.
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