Etiquette

Guidelines for Practice

In Mysore classes, the practice is individual and does not start at a fixed time – often when you enter, others may already be practicing.
Please enter quietly, remove your shoes, and wait for the teacher to greet and register you. To maintain focus and a meditative atmosphere, keep conversations to a minimum before class.

🔹 Led classes and events:
For group classes such as Led practice, please arrive 10–15 minutes early. We always start on time!

🔹 Health conditions:
Inform the teacher of any injuries, surgeries, or specific conditions before starting your practice.

🔹 Adjustments:
In Ashtanga yoga, supportive and therapeutic hands-on adjustments are part of the tradition. If you prefer not to receive adjustments (for a specific pose, a single class, or at all), please let the teacher know.

🔹 What to bring:

  • Two towels – one for the teacher to assist you with, and one for personal use.

  • A yoga mat if you have one. Mats are also available in the studio.
    After class, please clean the mat you used with spray and a disposable cloth, then place the cloth in the laundry bin.

🔹 Personal mat:
Regular practitioners are welcome to store their mat at the studio. Mats unused for more than 2 months will be removed.

🔹 Phone:
Phones are not allowed in the practice room. Please switch to silent mode and leave your phone in the changing room until the end of class.

🔹 Food and water:
Allow at least 2 hours after your last meal before practicing. We do not drink water during class – bottles should remain in the changing room.

🔹 Personal hygiene:
Keep your body, clothes, and mat clean. Avoid strong perfumes, body oils, or lotions as they make the skin slippery and interfere with safe adjustments.

🔹 With a bicycle:
If you come by bike, please bring it upstairs into the studio. Do not leave it at the entrance, as it blocks access for our neighbors.

🔹 Other guidelines:

  • Do not assist other practitioners unless specifically asked by the teacher.

  • If this is your first visit, even if you already have a personal practice, your first class should be Primary Series only.

  • We practice waste separation in the shala – please dispose of trash accordingly.

✨ Most importantly: practice with awareness, without force, and with love for your body.