Mysore practice guidelines

We are honoured you have chosen to come practice with us. Be kind to yourself and others, be patient and enjoy the journey!

please ensure you pre-book your spot online for mysore practice
book into the slot that best matches the time you plan to arrive
doors literally open at 6:30 for morning practice and 17:00/18:00 for evening practice; no need to come early

you may begin your practice any time after doors open, allow yourself enough time to finish your practice and rest before closing time
if you need to finish early or by a certain time, let the teacher know and they will let you know when to close

in the mornings doors open at 6:30, please ensure the door is closed properly behind you with the handle facing up
the door remains unlocked through mysore practice so place your valuables in a cupboard inside the studio space
if a first-timer at the studio please come introduce yourself or simply wait in samasthiti and the teacher will come to you, please share injuries or other pertinent information

your showered, clean self (though you may not be able to smell yourself, others can!)

you can bring your own mat and store it at the studio, you are also welcome to use a studio mat
bring a small towel for adjustments along with your practice rug if you use one
wear comfortable, light, breathable clothes that are well fitted to move easily in, remember you will sweat and move in every direction and the teacher needs to be able to see your postural alignment

BREATH!
you will receive physical adjustments from the teacher, please let the teacher know if adjustments feels too strong or aggravating an existing injury
your mysore practice grows at the tempo that is right for you; you learn the series one posture at a time with new postures given as you are ready
be aware of your peers and your personal space, you may need to turn your body or move your mat or pause for a moment to give each other space
if you have a question you can ALWAYS ask.
if you are not feeling well or need adapt your practice because of time restraints or really anything please let us know, we are here to help you
after urdhva dhanurasana (backbending) and paschimottanasana (forward fold) please move your mat to the back of the room
practice consistently, we recommend starting with at least three times per week and building up from there
it is important to attend a led practice session on Saturday every once in a while, this will help you clean up and learn the proper vinyasas

make sure you rest for at least 5-10 minutes
seated meditation practice is highly encouraged, if you are new to meditation let us know and we will help you get started
make sure to clean your mat and place props neatly back in the cupboard
if you store your mat at the studio it is advised to bring it home to give a proper clean and airing out every so often
you are welcome to sip tea after practice, just be sure to keep the level of your voice low if you are feeling chatty
the practice room closes at 9:00 in the morning and 18:45/19:45 in the evening, please be respectful of the teacher and ensure you finish your practice on time