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guidelines
Please come to the Shanti a little
early to help you adjust from your busy day. You are invited
to come up to 30 minutes before class and relax in our Living
Room, where you may talk quietly with friends, sip some tea,
read a book, or simply sit in silence and breathe. Doors open
to the main studio 15 minutes before class begins to give
you time to connect with your instructor and gather your props
before the beginning of class. Allow enough time to get settled
in and relax a bit before class begins—such time can
really help you have a more focused and rewarding experience.
Please share with your teacher any injuries
or limitations before class so that we can offer you the best
practice for your current needs.
Try not to eat a large meal before class-a light snack is
fine.
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The Shanti Yoga
Center believes that yoga is for everyone, not just for those
who are already fit, flexible, or familiar with yoga’s
more subtle teachings. We remind ourselves that our practice
is so much more than the poses we do. As such, approach your
yoga with a non-competitive mind and a willing heart and see
what happens.
Please attend only the classes that are
suited to your health and ability. Please honor your guests
as well by bringing them to appropriate classes. Remember
to “Do what you can, with what you have, with where you
are.” Rest sometimes.
Finally, be kind and loving to yourself by respecting where
you are at any given time, even if it changes dramatically
from class to class. Practiced regularly and with devotion,
yoga inspires us to accept all that we are. |
