GUIDELINES

NEW TO THE YOGA TEMPLE

You don’t need to book. You don't need to bring anything. We provide all the yoga mats and necessary equipment. The first time you attend a yoga class please turn up at least 15 - 20 minutes before class starts, as there is a registration form to fill out.

GOOD TIMING

Classes & workshops begin on time. If you can, please turn up 10-15 minutes before classes & workshops start so you have enough time to clock in, set up your yoga mat/props and relax before class starts. Turning up early shows respect to students and the teacher. Please remember to turn off your mobile. Thank you.

CORRECT CLASS LEVEL

It is important to attend the correct class level that corresponds with your yoga experience. Please go to the class levels page on this website for more information.

WHAT DO I WEAR

Wear comfortable loose fitting or stretchy clothing. Don’t wear any clothing that restricts your movement. We work in bare feet.

EATING

Always practice on an empty stomach. Leave

• 2 or so hours after a heavy meal
• 1 hour or so after a light meal
• Half an hour after a small amount of fruit

INJURIES/MEDICAL PROBLEMS

Please inform the teacher if you have some problem that will affect your full participation in the class. If you have any injuries or medical problems please tell the teacher before class as there are specific poses and sequences which may assist you, in some cases certain poses are contra-indicated.

IF YOU ARE UNWELL

If you are unwell or sick with a cold or flu etc and are still coughing, please do not come to class and infect or disrupt others.

MENSTRUATION

For ladies, please advise the teacher if you are menstruating, as some poses are unsuitable at this time.

PREGNANCY - Experienced yoga students only.

Experienced Iyengar yoga students who have practiced weekly up to their pregnancy may continue with their ongoing classes, however, if you are new to yoga, it is not recommended to begin yoga at this time.
Note: If you have not been to the Yoga Temple before but practice yoga weekly, please ring first.

SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS

Classes & workshops are not suitable for anyone with serious health problems or serious injuries.

DISCLAIMER

Yoga classes involve risk of injury. You must take all care to ensure you are safe during classes. You indemnify The Yoga Temple from any responsibility in relation to the risk involved in undertaking yoga classes. The Yoga Temple takes all reasonable care to ensure adequate delivery of its classes.

COMMITMENT

To receive the multitude of health benefits that Iyengar Yoga offers, it is important to make a commitment to regular attendance (weekly) or to personal practice.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please ask the teacher after the class has finished.