Studio Rules, Etiquette & Dress Code

1. Dress Code

• Wear clothing that allows you to move freely and that makes you feel comfortable and confident (fabric should have some stretch). Clothing should be appropriate for the class being taken. To create a safe atmosphere where people of all bodies can feel confident, NO bra/crop tops (mid drifts showing), no excessively short shorts, no see through material please. Practice modesty.
• Avoid jewelry like dangly earrings, bracelets and large rings.
• Have hair pulled back off of face.
• Wear socks, bare feet, or appropriate footwear for the class you are attending.
• Absolutely NO tap shoes, NO stiletto heels/high heels, NO outside shoes.
• NO use of rosin for anti-slip (water only)

2. Class Etiquette

• Please arrive on time or 5-10 mins early if it your first time attending class.
• Liability waivers MUST be signed prior to taking a class. ID must be provided at time of signing.
• Please avoid conversations and comments during class. Reserve them for before or after class. Please respect other people’s class experience.
• If you are feeling sick or unwell, please stay home until you are feeling better.
• Please only attend class in a sober state (no alcohol, no hallucinogenics, etc.).
• Payment for class to be made before class, by cash or e-transfer to studio267mapleridge@gmail.com

3. Phone Free Zone

• When in the studio please turn your phone off or to silent. Please do not check in on social media or answer calls/texts during class. Use class time to “unplug” from social media & focus on your self.

4. Synthetic Fragrance Free Zone

• Please avoid ALL synthetic fragrances: perfume, deodorants, etc.
• Natural fragrances are ok (pure essential oils, natural perfume, natural deodorants), but use in moderation to be considerate of those with allergies.
• Please practice good personal hygiene when attending a class (have a clean body & clean clothing).

5. Respect the Environment

• Carpool when you can, parking is limited.
• Bring a re-usable water bottle with you. Filtered tap water provided.
• Be mindful that the studio operates on a septic system. Do not flush anything other that toilet paper down the toilet. (NO pads, tampons, wipes, paper towels, etc).
• NO SMOKING/VAPING anywhere on the premises.
• Only walk on gravel areas of the property (for bio-security reasons, to protect the farm from contamination (weed seeds, biological organisms, etc.).

6. Be Kind and Courteous

• We are all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
• This is a judgement free zone. Bullying of any kind is a no go & degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, body image, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity will not be tolerated.
• Save discussions about emotional or triggering social events for outside of class time. Class time is a time to detox from the happenings of the outer world.

7. Help Keep the Studio Clean

• Please remove outside shoes at the door. Avoid stepping on floor/carpet with outside shoes. Put outside shoes in the cubby holes provided.
• Use sanitizer provided to wipe down yoga props when finished using them and put them away.
• If renting the space, please dry mop or vacuum when finished. If there is excessive sweat on the floor,please mop the floor with the steam mop. Leave studio and washroom clean & tidy for the next person/group/class. Turn lights all off and heat down to 10*C on both thermostats.
• Avoid eating anything in the studio space please.
  

8. Enjoy

• Work hard, have fun, relax, enjoy. Congratulate yourself for committing to yourself and taking time for self care.