Studio etiquette

Please bear in mind that yoga is a physical exercise. You should consult your doctor if you think that practising yoga might cause you any health difficulties. We don't think it will, but we are not your doctor.

The more we know in advance, the better prepared we can be. Where possible, please tell us ahead of time about any medical conditions or injuries, so we can offer modifications, learn your limitations and discuss which classes would be best for you.

Shoes are not allowed in the studio for hygiene reasons. Please take your shoes off outside the door and store them in the boxes on your right as you enter the room.

The Studio does not accept any responsibility for loss of or damage to your belongings, whether during your time on the premises or if you leave anything behind when you go.

Please leave the room promptly after your class, as there may be another class shortly after. Do pop downstairs to the hotel café bar, where you can debrief and catch up over a yogi tea. Please use the main café bar entrance.

All our classes start on time, so please be on your mat at least 5 minutes beforehand to give yourself time to prepare. Your instructor will take a register before the class starts. We cannot let you in more than 5 minutes after a class has begun. If you are late, please be as quiet as possible and respect your fellow students' time and space.

The Studio is fully equipped and will be set up when you arrive, with mats evenly spaced before the start of each class. Props such as blocks and bolsters are available for you to use where needed. For hygiene, we recommend you bring your own yoga mat or a yoga mat towel to place over the studio mat, and any favourite props of your own. The studio mats are treated with hygiene spray after every class.

The Studio is a quiet space, so please keep conversation volumes down before, during and after class. This is a place where you can reconnect with yourself and leave the outside world behind for a while.

Only sealable water bottles are allowed inside the studio. If you accidentally spill anything, please tell your teacher straight away.

Mobile phones may not be used inside or around the entrance to the studio. Please put yours on silent and store it with your other belongings in the boxes provided.