New To Yoga
People who have never done yoga before do not necessarily need a “beginner’s yoga class.” At Bhadra yoga, it is our philosophy that you begin right where you are with your body and breath, and you will learn at your own pace, with patience and practice. New people are encouraged to “come as you are” to any scheduled drop-in class that fits your schedule. This studio fosters a non-competitive atmosphere; it has no mirrors on its walls; no instructor will “stare you down.” So if you are new to yoga, have never taken a yoga class before, what your body is capable of doing and how it is feeling on a particular day is the most imortant voice to listen to; not necessarily what the teacher cues the class to do. We call this “your internal voice,” and it is honored here as the supreme voice. As you are exposed to the poses and learn the sequences, slowly but surely the body becomes stronger (as with any new fitness program), but the difference with yoga is that we are constantly practicing being in the moment and right where we are; which can depend on how you slept last night, what you ate yesterday, and what your mental state is right now. For those that absolutely want the basics first, “Beginning Yoga” is held as a 6-week session on Saturdays at noon. It was created for you! In it, you will learn the three styles taught at Bhadra; Vinyasa, Yin, and Hatha.
PARKING
On weeknights, the dance studio down the way takes up most of the street parking. If you cannot park out front or on the West side of the building, McMillan’s Antiques has graciously offered Bhadra Yoga use of its parking lot on the Northwest corner of 50th and Leavenworth. Please park in this lot and take the few steps to the studio as your warm-up! Please refrain from parking in the alley or in the lot to the immediate East.
WEATHER CANCELATION POLICY
In general, our cancelation policy follows the schools and their cancelations. I will always cancel a class if there is ice on the ground, or ice falling from the sky. When in doubt, call the studio at 553-YOGA; if there is a cancelled class, it will be on the machine at least one hour before the scheduled class time. If not, come on over!
Check-list of what to bring and what to keep in mind:
- yoga mat (we rent a used mat for $2, but suggest buying your own, to better enhance your own personal practice and keep life more sanitary)
- water bottle, if you need it.
- turn off cell phone
- sadhana, or spiritual/mental practice is important in this sacred space; please leave shoes at the door.
- arrive 10 minutes early to settle in
- being on time to your class is extremely important; please call us if you are running late. At class-time the phone is turned off, and the studio door is locked.
