Yoga is about so much more than just turning yourself into a
pretzel. Ultimately, it is a process of self-discovery and of building
self-awareness. The more in tune you are with your own actions,
thoughts, and emotions, the more you realize how your behavior impacts
those around you. To that end, consider how what you do in class
affects those around you. How do you feel when your neighbor chugs down
a liter of water or takes a shower-asana while you’re sweating it out
in Triangle? What goes through your mind when someone walks in front of
you to leave the room in the middle of Standing Bow? How do you feel
when someone starts a conversation in the middle of your meditation in
final savasana? So, be still, be calm, be focused, be considerate – not
only will your practice be stronger, so will that of everyone else in
the room!
A few specific points:
- No talking in the hot room. Keep the conversations in the lobby and hallways.
- Stay still during the postures. Take a drink or make any adjustments in between postures.
- Try to stay in the room. Take breaks as needed, but take them on
your mat. We understand that emergencies happen, and if you REALLY need
to leave, please leave in between postures, not while other students
are balancing.
- Only take your mat, towel, and water
into the room with you. Anything else is just a distraction.
- Remember, it’s YOGA! Nothing more, nothing less. Have fun with
your practice – if you fall out of a posture, find your forgiveness,
find your perseverance, smile, and try again!
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