| January
18, 2008
Serenity
Rules
 Sometimes
it takes more than flexibility, balance and motivation
to find your inner zen at the yoga studio.
A
little decorum and etiquette helps too….and
everyone else around you. Check out Kimberly
Wilson’s tips and you and your fellow yoginis
can enjoy the practice while under the influence of
some easy chemical-free tranquilizers.
1.
Check your stress at the door. We all have those
days but let it go when you enter the studio. You’ve
arrived, let the tranquility begin.
2. Remove your shoes upon entering. Yoga’s
practiced in bare feet so leave the dirt spreading
to gossip columnists.
3. Turn off your ringer. Not to vibrate, but
off completely.
4. Be punctual and arrive 5 – 15 minutes
early. If you arrive late, you may miss an important
part of your practice – getting centered. Or
worse, you may not be admitted if practice is underway.
If it’s your first time, come sooner than later.
It’s time well spent getting oriented, renting
a mat and filling out any paperwork.
5. Yoga’s great for spreading love, harmony,
and unfortunately, colds and flus. If you’re
feeling under the weather, stay home. You’ll
be missed but your fellow yoginis will be grateful.
6. Keep your surrounding space tidy. Avoid cluttering
the area with tons of props, bags, water bottles,
etc. While it’s under your watchful eye, it
may also be under everyone else’s and distract
from the flow.
7. Know your edge. Explore beyond your comfort
zone but don’t push yourself too far. Yoga should
leave you refreshed and rejuvenated, not writhing
in pain.
8. Dress in comfy but fitted clothing. Baggy
tees are awkward when turning upside down and baggy
pants don’t allow your teacher to see your lovely
alignment.
9. If nature calls during class, minimize the
disruption and time your exit between poses.
10. Be mindful of those around you. Come showered,
make room for others, and work within spacing constraints.
Your feet may be more than five feet away from your
nose but may be a mere few feet from your neighbor.
11. Avoid heavy perfume or noisy jewelry. Sure
we all love to accessorize but make sure these must-have
accoutrements aren’t disturbing others.
12. Stay through savasana. The final act, it’s
the cherry on top.
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