Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best class for beginners? Most of our classes are beginner friendly. It’s important to find the style of yoga that best fits your needs. Are you looking for something with more movement, strength & flexibility or perhaps something slower or more relaxing? There’s lots to choose from! Here’s a little peek at our offerings and how to choose the right yoga for you!
Most movement and energetic practices: Vinyasa (a creative flow-based practice). Ashtanga (a more routined and structured practice). Vinyasa Level 2 (a Vinyasa class with more options to go deeper in the practice - we recommend having a little experience with vinyasa before jumping in)
Movement-based practices, but slowed down a bit: Slow Flow (Like Vinyasa, but not as fast). Hatha (Slowed down and typically no vinyasa’s - more accessible movements). Gentle Core (Takes pressure off the joints in the body while still allowing the body to find strength and movement). Ashtanga Basics (like our Ashtanga class but broken down for more accessibility) and Mysore (self led Ashtanga practice where the teacher works with you to learn the practice while catering it to your specific needs)
Relaxing & more meditative styles: Yin (a deep stretching/releasing class where poses are held for longer periods of time), Restorative (complete relaxation class - instead of stretching this is all about letting go - poses are held for longer periods of time as well), Nidra (a guided class done from a reclined position that guides you to a space between sleep and awake with full body relaxation) Gentle Release (deep stretching and relaxation combined with breath. Focus on flexibility of the body and mind) Meditation (a guided class focused on gaining deeper awareness and mindfulness - usually from a seated position)
You can start anywhere you’d like, but hopefully this helps to guide you! We recommend trying out different classes with different teachers - find what you like and know that there is a yoga for everyone. Yes, even being brand new - give yourself a few classes to get the feel for it and you’ll get a lot more comfortable! Our community is extremely welcoming and is full of all different experience levels, ages, genders and sizes! Come as you are!
What do I need to bring with me? If you have a yoga mat, bring it. If not, we have some you can borrow and just ask that you spray and wipe them down with our cleaner at the studio after you’re done. There is no cost for usage, but we recommend that if you make this a regular practice to look into finding your own personal mat - we promise you’ll be glad you did and are more than happy to guide you in the right direction with mat recommendations. We even sell investment mats at our studio if you’re looking to take the plunge! We also recommend you bring a water bottle with you incase you need it! Some students also bring a towel for sweat management.
What do I wear? Come comfortable yet moveable. If you’re in more movement-based classes, consider wearing clothes that aren’t too baggy as they will start to fall and bunch. You may also be sweating a lot, so wear clothes that aren’t too constricting or hot (layering is a great idea to manage temperatures). We highly recommend NOT wearing socks for more movement or flow classes. For more relaxing classes, layer up! It’s nice to get cozy and comfortable - we encourage you to wear what feels good.
Can I bring my children? We are open to serving yoga to this community no matter what your age! We love seeing families coming in and practicing together. The only thing that we ask is that your child isn’t a disruption to the class. We want to make this a warm and welcoming community while also having consideration for other students practicing. You must sign a waiver for you child if they are under the age of 18.
Do I pay at the studio or in advance? Either way! When you go to our Pricing Page or Schedule Page, it will give you a link to our MINDBODY page so you can register and pay for classes. Effective April 15, 2024 all classes must be scheduled/paid on MINDBODY.
How do I sign up? See our schedule page to register for your classes online through MINDBODY or you can you can download and search the MINDBODY app for Elevate Community Yoga.