ETIQUETE

1. Inform Your Teacher: Before beginning your practice, please inform your teacher of any injuries or conditions that ​might affect your yoga practice.
   
2. Share Your Space: If someone else is looking for space for their mat, and you have some, offer it.
   
3. Shoes: Leave your shoes outside. This is a shoe-free space.
4. Silence Electronic Devices: When possible, silence all electronic devices before entering the practice room. If it is ​necessary to check your device, please do so outside of the practice room.
   
5. Personal Hygiene: Personal hygiene is part of the practice of yoga. Please clean your being and wash your towel, ​rug, and clothes after every use. It is traditional to shower or bathe before practicing.
   
6. Hydration: It is traditional to refrain from drinking water during your practice. Practice is begun with the stomach ​empty of food.
   
7. Minimize Scents: Minimize perfumes, oils, and other scents as these are amplified through the heating practice of ​Ashtanga.
   
8. Physical Adjustments: Physical adjustments take place during Mysore practice. If you do not wish to be adjusted, ​inform the teacher before class.
   
9. Follow Instructions: Listen carefully to your teacher’s instructions and try to follow them. Practice mindfully with ​care and consideration for yourself and others.
   
10. Mindful Presence: Every moment of your time in Kin Yoga and Wellness is part of your practice. Act with awareness ​and compassion.
    
11. Silent Space: Work towards a joyful meditative silence in the room. Enjoy your words when you use them.
    
12. Primary Series for Visitors: If visiting, please practice the Primary Series on your first day with us.
    
13. Stick to Tradition: Stick to the traditional sequence and vinyasa. Do not skip postures without reason. Do not add ​new asanas unless they are given by your teacher.
    
14. Ask Questions: Never hesitate to ask.
    
15. Enjoy Your Practice: Enjoy your practice.