etiquette

- All classes are 90 minutes long, please plan to stay in class the entire time. - First time students must arrive at least 25 minutes prior to class for orientation this includes visiting Bikram Yoga students, regardless of experience. All other students please arrive prepared for class 10 minutes early to sign in and allow your body to adjust to the heat. - All new students must read and sign a waiver-release form before admittance. - No cell phones or pagers are allowed in the yoga room at any time. - No shoes, gum, egos or bad attitudes in the yoga room. - Please inform the teacher of any injuries you have before class. - Please keep your body and feet clean when attending class. - Practice stillness between postures. - Please wait to take water until the teacher gives permission for the first water break (after Eagle posture). After that, you may drink water throughout the class if you need but be sure to sip IN BETWEEN postures, never when anyone else is in a posture. - Please leave your shoes in the lobby. - Please be on time. Yoga is a discipline; latecomers will not be admitted it is distracting and disrespectful to your teacher and fellow students. - Please do not bring your bags or extra clothes into the yoga room. The only items permitted in the yoga room are your towel, mat and water