How to be the most polite of Ashtangis:
ARRIVING
Read our etiquette
1. Know your practice space. Go the yoga shale's website and find out how much class will cost and if you can pay by cash, card, or either. Are there yoga mats available to borrow or should you bring your own? Read any recommendations or etiquette notes and follow them.
2. Leave refreshments at home or work, etc. Asana is practiced on an empty stomach. There are some exceptions (such as pregnancy). If you aren't sure, contact the shala and ask.
3. Wear clean, comfortable clothing.
4. Arrive early. If class starts at 6:30am, be there at 6:15am. This allows plenty of time to sign-in, pay, fill out forms, put away your belongings, use the restroom, set up your mat, etc.
IN THE ROOM
1. Introduce yourself to the teacher if you are new.
2. Always alert the teacher to any conditions.
3. Ask the teacher where to place your mat.
4. Be aware of where water is for Garba pindasana
5. Maintain silence.
DURING CLASS
1. Wait for the count.
2. If you are a Mysore student, stop at your last asana and wait for further instruction.
