NEW TO YOGA? START HERE!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT SWEAT SHOP HOT YOGA

Plan Ahead

Congratulations on taking your first hot yoga class with Sweat Shop Hot Yoga!

• Bring a plastic or metal water bottle, yoga mat and mat towel. No mat or towel? No problem, we have them available at the studio for rent. If it’s your first time here, they’re on the house.
• Refrain from applying any scents or perfumes before class.
• Chug, chug, chug! Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after class.

Getting Here

You made it to the studio, go you! Showing up is the hardest part.

• Come on in and slip your shoes off. After all, you’re home here! Please leave all footwear at the front door lockers and benches to avoid tracking dirt and debris throughout the studio.
• Tuck your personal belongings away in our convenient lockers. Don’t forget to leave your cell phone and your worries behind!
• Head to the reception desk where our team will get you checked in for class. Don’t worry, we promise we don’t bite!
• Notify the teacher of any injuries or medical conditions. This helps us in assisting and giving appropriate modifications during class.
• Use the restrooms to make sure you’re ready for an uninterrupted yoga class. 
• Please silence watches and other electronic devices so as to not disturb your fellow yogis.
• Bring your mat, towel and water bottle and head into the yoga room!

Settling In

We have a few yogi etiquette tips that will help you make sure you’re being respectful to your fellow classmates. 

• Place your mat to ensure that you can see yourself in the front and side mirrors but are not blocking another person’s view.
• Make sure that your mat is facing the same direction as others and lay your long towel down over your mat.
• Speak softly within the studio to avoid distraction to others. Remain quiet until you leave the studio room after class.

During Class

Now comes the fun part, our hot yoga class!

• The teacher will verbally guide the class through a series of poses. Teachers oftentimes provide physical demonstrations as a guide to show students the poses.
• While it may be challenging, yoga should never hurt. Always be sure to listen to your body and move at your own pace.
• We’ve got no shame in our savasana game! If you feel tired or fatigued during class, try relaxing in a lying down position. 
• Do your best to stay in the room for the entire class. This helps us keep the hot air in and makes sure that our fellow yogis have an uninterrupted class! 
• If you’re new to yoga, don’t hesitate to check out our Basics class which is heated to 85°. This is a great way to learn some common yoga poses and give yourself the opportunity to acclimate to the heat.

Let’s Celebrate 

Woo hoo! You just finished class, we knew you could do it! 😉

• You deserve to celebrate! Give us a high five for completing your first class with  Sweat Shop Hot Yoga!
• Soak up all of the good vibes and enjoy the feeling of rejuvenation that follows a hot yoga class.
• Chug, chug, chug! Make sure to drink plenty of water or electrolytes afterwards.
• Don’t quit! When starting any new physical activity, you may be sore and find the first few classes extremely challenging- that’s normal! In time, your body will adjust and you will get even stronger- mentally and physically!
• Last but not least, get booked for your next class!