Shala etiquette

Village Yoga Life is a safe and supportive space where we encourage you to immerse yourself in your practice with awareness, a curious mind and a
sense of humour. To support and foster this type of environment,
please be mindful of the following;

  • Bookings before class are essential as the Shala has limited space

  • Do not attend class if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms

  • Please remove any footwear before entering the Shala.

  • The Shala is a sacred place, please treat it as such. The teacher will monitor temperature and space so please refrain from opening windows and moving mats without teacher instruction.

  • Remember to let your teacher know if you have any injuries or ailments so they can support you in your practice. Please respect the student/teacher relationship

  • Respect your body and what it is communicating to you each day. Our bodies are very intelligent and each day is different in terms of what we can do or how we feel.

  • Come to class with an open mind and sense of humour.

  • Please respect Shala open times and finish your practice on time.

  • Mobile phones are to be placed on silent and left in your bags outside.

  • Leave water bottles outside and please limit what you bring to the mat area to ensure the teacher and other students can walk around the space safely.

  • Please be respectful of other students practicing by;

    • using a soft voice while in the Shala,

    • refrain from interacting with other students during practice so they can focus on their practice,

    • not staring at other students while they are practising. The teacher will support you if you are unsure of the next posture, and

    • refraining from walking on other people’s mats.

  • Please roll out your mats gently so they don’t flick on the floor

  • It is best to refrain from eating at least two hours before practice and ensure you are hydrated.

  • It is recommended that you shower before class as part of respecting the other students and teacher and please do not use any strong-smelling perfumes/deodorants prior to class.