Know Your Limits: Always stop if you feel pain. If you have a pre-existing medical condition be sure to consult your physician. Pay attention to the limitations of each pose. Never force yourself.

Listen to Your Body: Practice listening to your body and it will reward you with great benefits

Breathe: Before, during, and after each pose, try to breathe fully expanding your lungs to their fullest.

Expand Your Comfort Zone: Go beyond what you think you can do. Explore other possibilities. Start small and build on your success. The sky is the limit!!

Have fun: Don’t take Yoga so seriously that you forget to enjoy it.

Let Go of Self-Judgment: Be aware of self-judgment in class. Voices of fear or disappointment may visit you. But be gentle and patient with yourself. Whether you have

practiced before or not, let yourself be a beginner and maintain an attitude of freshness and wonder.

Make This Your Time: Set aside worries, fears, troubles, and possibilities.

Wear loose and comfortable clothing that allows the skin to breath. Bare feet are essential.  You may wish to bring a warm outer layer and socks to cover up during relaxation.

It is best to not eat before your class.  A light snack of fruit two hours before class is suggested.

Please inform the instructor of any medical conditions prior to class.

If you are new to physical activities, please consult your physician before attending class.

Turn off cell phones or pagers so as not to disturb yourself or others in class.

Arrive 10 minutes prior to class so that you will have time to settle in and change clothes if you need too.  Class will start on time.

When entering the room, picture yourself entering an environment of peace and relaxation.  Please be considerate and keep social conversations to a minimum as you enter the yoga class.

Please come to class on time but don't stress if you are a minute or so late.  Just relax before you enter the room and take your place in a quiet manner.

If you are planning on leaving early, please let the instructor know at the beginning of class. (It is important to spend at least five minutes relaxing after yoga to feel any real benefits from the class.)

Be sure to drink lots of water after class to continue to reap the benefits of your practice.