These guidelines are to help enhance your community experience at Flow both around the studio and on your mat! If you would like assistance in finding the right class for you or if you have specific pass questions, and reservation policies, please visit our Flow FAQs or contact us!
Visiting Flow
Please remove your shoes upon entering Flow as a way of respecting the ancient tradition of the East and to provide a clean environment in which to practice.
Try not not to eat at least 2 hours before your practice. You will enjoy your practice much more!
Give yourself a pause - arrive 10-15 minutes early so you don't have to rush. You can relax in our lounge and have some tea. In order to keep the sacred space of the class and to avoid injury we are not able to accept late arrivers in class if the class has began.
We have mats for rent in the studio but it is not as hygienic or as meaningful as practicing on your own mat. If you would like to store your mat at the studio, please get a mat storage sticker at the reception desk.
Taking a bath or shower both before and after practice refreshes the body and mind, and keeps your fellow yogis happy. Please do not wear perfume or heavy scents. It can be distracting to others.
Please help yourself to any tea or treats in the studio. All sinks offer filtered water. We refrain from using paper and plastic as an effort to reduce waste. Please wash your dishes and glasses after use if possible.
Wearing comfortable clothes---> leggings or shorts and a t-shirt that are not to baggy will help your teacher guide alignment in poses.
Please bring a towel if you think you need one for a) sweat or b) slippery mats! Flow rents mats and towels for $1 each.
Please be considerate of students in class by keeping your voice down around the studios when a class is in session.
All Class Passes and Gift Certificates may be purchased in the studio or online!
Please let us know if there is anything you need by stopping by the reception area or asking your teacher.
On The Mat
Please try not to step on other students yoga mats.
Always let your teacher know if you have any injuries or special health conditions.
Listen to your body, pushing yourself beyond comfort and pain is not part of any yoga practice. Remember, yoga is not a competitve practice - instead it is a practice
Please do not come to class if you have any contagious condition.
Occasionally we use incense and aromatherapy. If this disrupts your practice, please let your teacher know and he/she will stop using it.
Please be on time for your class. If you are late, we ask that you do not enter the yoga room until the initial "centering" is over, or leave the room during final relaxation. No yogis will be admited 15 minutes after a class begins. This insures all students experience an appropriate warm up and minimizes class disruptions.
Help us keep the studio well organized. If you use props, please, take the time to replace them in their "proper" space!
It is ok to sweat during practice. It assists the purification process through movement and heat. Bring your own towel or practice rug to absorb sweat--our blankets are not to be used for the purpose!
If you find your mat is "slippery" we suggest bringing a towel to class. We also suggest diluting eucalyptus oil in water and spraying it on your hands or mat to help with the sliding! There is always non toxic mat cleaner on the studio shelves. Please help yourself!
Please do not bring food or beverages in the practice area except for water.
If a student arrives late, be gracious and make room!
Please keep the yoga room tidy during class by placing all personal belongings (wallets etc) on the shelves provided inside the yoga rooms or in the dressing room areas, not near your mats.
Find comfort and ease and stability in your practice. Struggling and straining are not part of the practice. It is always ok to pause, take childs pose or a rest - at any level if that is what your body is calling for.
Please visit Principles of Practice for more class tips and suggestions.
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