Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for class, to allow time for parking (in person only), and to set-up your mat and props. Class begins on time.
What to wear to class:
Wear comfortable clothes that are not baggy. (Form-fitting clothing is best; so, the teacher can see your postures and help you with alignment.)
Start with a t-shirt or supportive tank and longish shorts or leggings. Wear layers, to stay warm in the resting poses. No footwear is needed; we practice barefoot (although it’s nice to have socks for the final resting posture).
What to bring to class:
Bring your open-minded and curious self and a mat (if you have one). If you don’t have a mat, the studio has some. If you don’t have an open mind, come build some mobility there!
What if I have special concerns or physical problems?
Yoga and movement classes are open to people of all abilities. I will gladly help you work within your personal range of movement and assist your practice. That said, this class may not be appropriate for some acute injuries or illnesses. If you are not sure about your specific condition, ask your doctor and message me, in advance.
If you have injuries or illnesses, are menstruating, or are pregnant, please let me know before the beginning of each class, so I can help make the class comfortable and appropriate for you.
If you are ill with a cold or flu, it’s best to stay home. I can offer poses that may be helpful, but it’s best to not attend class when you may be contagious.
What about food and drink?
It does not feel good to practice exercises with a full stomach. If you ever felt that a class was too difficult for you, it may have been that you had eaten too close to the start of class; it makes a big difference! Avoid eating a meal within two hours before class. If you do need a snack before a class, have something light and small.
Fees and registration:
Please contact me to set up a private session in a rented studio, my home studio, or possibly in your home. Sliding scale fees for a 1:1 private session is $85-175/session (plus the cost of a rented studio, if we cannot meet online, at my home, or at your home). Please do not let the fee stop you; we can discuss a scholarship fee that’s accessible to you.
To attend a class I am substitute teaching, please contact me in advance and register through the website of the teacher for whom I’m subbing. Fees for those classes are determined by the teacher for whom I substitute.
If you want to make an additional sponsorship contribution beyond a class fee, that’s welcome and applied to offsetting scholarships I offer to low/no income students.
How often to attend class:
It’s fine to drop-in occasionally, however class concepts are progressive; it’s best to attend regularly. It’s also helpful to practice on your own, even if just for a few minutes. My classes always include simple poses to practice between classes. Feel free to ask about specific poses or issues you seek to address using your practice. I’d be happy to encourage you to practice between classes or address your specific requests in a class.
Private classes:
I teach private sessions for one or more students in my home studio, at your location, or in a rented studio space. I’d be happy to discuss your needs. Please contact me.
Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to ask!