Yoga Class – What to Expect

Interested in joining our yoga classes? Here’s what to expect  😊

1. Arrive a few minutes early to your first yoga class, maybe about 10-15 minutes. This will give us a little time to chat and let me show you the space and what props you may need.
2. Do you already have a yoga practice?    Have you been to a yoga class that was so tough you didn’t go back, or started with one that was too easy and knew you needed more?  Most classes I teach are all levels classes which means I offer options for the more experienced yogi, as well as modifications for beginners.  One of the tenets of yoga is to find the balance between effort and ease.  I work with this premise every class, helping students find their best practice.
3. What should I expect in a vinyasa flow class? We warm up the body and connect to our breath.  Our goal in yoga is to pay attention to the breath throughout class, allowing it to be even and steady.  We’ll do sequences of standing poses that “flow” one into the other, followed by seated poses that flow as well. We end each class with Savasana – relaxing on our backs with eyes closed, finding stillness. Savasana is where we fully absorb the benefits of the class and allow ourselves to simply be.
4. Wondering what to wear? Whatever is comfortable to you. You can come in traditional yoga pants or your favorite lightweight sweats or shorts. As for tops, you might want a top that is a little more fitted and will stay close to the body so it doesn’t ride up.  I often layer a looser top over a fitted one so I can shed them as I build heat.  As for shoes… who needs shoes?  Yoga is great exercise for the feet, so we practice barefoot.
5. It’s best not to do a class on a full stomach, but a snack beforehand is fine. A yoga practice can be physically challenging so a little extra energy won’t hurt.
6. What about equipment? Most people bring their own yoga mat to class, and I keep a supply of blocks and straps.
7. And that’s the basics in a nutshell. Come to class with an open mind and a playful attitude, knowing that you’ll be welcome.  We check our egos at the door and enter without any sense of competition.  We’re all on this journey together.  Come join me at a class soon!

Shena