Yoga Etiquette:

People who are new to yoga and long-time student practitioners sometimes need a refresher in etiquette when it comes to yoga classrooms and yoga studios. Some of this is common sense. Other tips are not so obvious.

Experiencing a yoga class for the first time or the hundredth time should be enjoyable, stress-free and should include considerate behavior to all other students in the class and to the teacher. 

Etiquette Tip #1: Make it part of your yoga practice to arrive early, try to arrive 10 minutes early

Etiquette Tip #2: Please turn off cell phones, pagers & anything that makes noise, or better to leave these in the car

Etiquette Tip #3: Remove your shoes before entering the studio.

Etiquette Tip #4: Don't come to class if you are ill.

Etiquette Tip #5: Do not engage in conversation during practice

Etiquette Tip #6: Do not disrupt class or meditation by leaving early,  it is disruptive to other students and disrespectful to the teacher.

Etiquette Tip #7: Follow the Teacher. It is better to sit still and skip certain moves if you do not or cannot do them than to do your own thing in the middle of class.

Etiquette Tip #8: Do not wear any perfumes or oils.

Etiquette Tip #9: Speak in hushed tones before and after class, if you must speak at all .

Etiquette Tip #10: Be a good yogi and clean your area and your borrowed mat before putting it away.

By following these basic yoga class etiquette tips you will help make yoga a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The most important thing... enjoy yourself and have fun with your yoga practice!