New yogis sometimes find the regulations of the yoga studio to be somewhat daunting. Although most yogis don't draw attention to it, several techniques are crucial to maintain the calm in the practice area. Phones, wrist watches, and everything else that rings should stay outside the yoga room. This will enable you to really separate from your class and connect to it.
Other students find it disruptive when you bring into class your big bag, cell phone, watch, fitness tracker, and other personal belongings. These objects can also throw off your practice by generating pointless noise or by interfering with a stance. Kindly drop these things in your car or the locker room.
Steer clear of strong perfumes or scented lotions for class since they irritate other yogis. Particularly when mixed with perfume, sweat can be a major obstacle to your yoga practice and complicate the lesson for others.
At last, if you must bring your cellphones into the studio, make sure they are set to DO NOT DISTURB so you may completely separate from the outside world throughout class. Also a smart idea is to turn off your ringer.
Cleaning your mat before leaving the studio is a smart idea. This habit also helps to keep your mat and the other yoga tools neat. It also stops odours and viruses from other yogis' sweaty feet from spreading!
Remember also not to walk on mats owned by others. This can create a lot of clutter and possibly disrupt the other yogis in the class. Moreover, it's simply rude!
At last, make sure you take your shoes with you and silently leave the yoga room. This maintains the floor clean and shields the teachers' feet from becoming slick and moist. To clean high-touch surfaces like door handles and light switches at the studio, you might also want to include vinegar.
Political debate, gossip, and complaining belong nowhere in a yoga session. Speaking in the yoga room might disrupt the energy flow and provide distractions to others.
Small conversation is acceptable if you are conversing with friends in the foyer before class; but, be quiet while class starts. This helps you and your fellow yogis to let go into the position free from thought.
You should also keep quiet both entering and leaving the yoga room. Strong footfall can be distracting and cause floor divots that would be uncomfortable for other pupils. Please clean props you use in class before leaving as well. This respects the yoga room and arriving students. It also keeps other yogis' smells and bacteria out of your system.
Often times, yoga is a moment for silence and oneness with others. Many people's only chance to be alone and free their head of daily tensions is the studio. Speaking in class disturbs the yogis around you, so lessens this experience.
Try especially to prevent negative attitudes and gossip in the yoga studio. Although venting about your poor day could be tempting, the teacher and other yogis will probably find this disruptive.
Most studios also call for bare feet; keeping your shoes outside the practice area is polite and helps keep the area clean. You also should take off any jewellery that jingles and your watches. The same is true of your phone; it should be switched off or set to silent during class.
