Yoga is a practice of physical movements that may make you sweat. Wear comfortable clothing you can easily move around in. Yoga involves a lot of bending and stretching, so clothes that fit snugly but without constraining your movements will probably be best; super baggy athletic gear can get in the way. After a few practices, you will get the sense of what clothing might support you in your practice best. It is different for everyone.

Shoes are not worn in the studio, and are removed in our lobby. Socks should be removed on your mat.

What to bring:

A yoga mat. SUTRA offers mat rental ($2.00)

A bottle of water. A complimentary water bottle-filling station and bottled beverages are available for purchase.

A towel. If you forget yours, SUTRA can supply a rental towel for your practice ($1.00)

An open mind. Give yourself a chance to be surprised by your own practice. Try not to have too many expectations, and remember: everyone who finds yoga is looking for yoga. We are all in this together.

What not to bring:

Valuables and excessive items. SUTRA provides small storage areas within the studio and practice space. Please make sure your phone is turned to OFF or silent and stored away for class times, as not to distract yourself and others. Give yourself a break.

Expectations.

Illegal or dangerous items.

Please DO consider our studio as a sacred space that is your own, and treat it with mindfulness.

Meditation is not religion-specific.

Meditation is found not only in many faiths, but in practices without any religious affiliation. Meditation is for anyone who is interested in training their mind to have more focus, calm and clarity.

At SUTRA, we welcome all faiths and religious backgrounds. We draw on many different meditation traditions to offer a wide variety of techniques to our students; the best meditation practice is the one you do.

“If you think you’re in control – control your thoughts, then let me know”….

Meditation is another word for mind training. In meditation we work to train our minds to find calm and focus. No previous experience is necessary.

SUTRA offers guided meditation sessions as well as open “sit” times, when the studio is available for quiet mindful activities like seated meditation.

Can anyone meditate? I stink at it.

That’s what everyone’s mind initially says. Stay with it, and keep practicing. The mind is a tricky thing.

The clothes you wear for meditation or to attend a dharma lecture/teaching should be comfortable and not cause distraction to yourself or others.

Consider wearing clothing that:

supports an appropriate body temperature, or bring a shawl or sweater.

is quiet. Fabrics that make a lot of noise may be distracting to you or others.

is COMFORTABLE.

is respectfully conservative if attending a dharma teaching by a master of a lineage.

What should I bring to a guided meditation or dharma teaching?

If you have your own special meditation cushion, chair, or support please feel free to bring your own. We have blankets, bolsters, blocks and other items.

An open, patient, and willing mind. Give yourself a chance to be surprised by your own practice. Try not to have too many expectations, and remember: everyone is working on training their mind. We are all in this together.

What not to bring:

Valuables and excessive items. SUTRA provides small storage areas within the studio and practice space. Please make sure your phone is turned to OFF or silent and stored away for class times, as not to distract yourself and others. Give yourself a break.

Expectations.

Illegal or dangerous items.

Please DO consider our studio as a sacred space that is your own, and treat it with mindfulness.

Try not to eat a meal any closer than 2.5 hours before your practice time. If you are really hungry a light snack prior to practicing may be helpful, or consider a nourishing juice or water.

You may find yourself wanting to eat mindfully after class, so enjoy that time!

If your class time is later in the day, consider eating something light an hour or so before class and then something light after class.

No. Although yoga relates to many world religions in the sense that the practice values a connection to spirituality and soulfulness, there is no religious context to a physical yoga practice. You may see many icons within our space, as a reminder of their mindful qualities and awakened nature.

Of course! Even yoga practitioners who have practiced for decades are surprised by what they don’t know; yoga practice is limitless, so if you’re doing it right, you’ll always feel curious and excited by the possibility of moving beyond your perceived limits. If you are new to the practice, it is recommended that you set up your mat space in the back of the class or middle so that you have other people to follow along with easily. Consider also joining a Fundamentals Flow class or attending a Beginner’s Workshop.

You do not have to be flexible to practice yoga. Students become flexible from practicing yoga. We aim to create a safe environment for practice that carefully opens the practitioner’s body so that over time, flexibility increases. Students who are naturally flexible will also find opportunity to develop strength in their muscles and mindful movement to complement flexibility.

In many yoga classes, students are encouraged to follow along in a mantra or chant. Most often it is the sound of “OM”. You may join in or just listen.

OM (aum) is a Sanskrit word that you’ll frequently hear at the beginning and end of classes. The practice of mantra is a mind-training tool, intended to unite practitioner with a calm, clear sense of presence.

Dudes are welcome! We encourage people of any background, age*, gender, sexual orientation, skin color, size, shape, hair style, music preference or Hogwarts House to join us in yoga, meditation, dharma and more.Please feel welcome, because you are.*SUTRA adult classes. Please see FAQ about kids classes vs adult classes.

Yoga is not a substitution for medical attention or therapies. You should seek approval from your doctor before committing to any exercise program.

SUTRA teachers and therapists will work hard to create a supportive environment for your growth through alignment modifications and modalities that we are familiar with, but the SUTRA team nor the practice of yoga is a substitution for medical attention or advice, or physical therapy.

Physical yoga practice should also be conducted in moderation with appropriate mindfulness in safety to have an enjoyable experience.

We also offer private lessons and special “supervised classes” to help meet your challenges. Please contact us for more information.

All SUTRA adult classes are age 18+.

Teens 16+ may attend SUTRA adult classes with a waiver and consent form signed by a guardian. Teens do not have to have a guardian present with them while participating in yoga, meditation, or workshops. SUTRA reserves the right to ask unruly teenagers to leave or even complete chores if they are disrespectful of the space, teachers, or other students. At this time we cannot accommodate students under 16 in regular classes.

Young Adults (ages 13-15), Kids Classes, Mommy + Me workshops and classes may be scheduled in the future and will be offered on our online schedule and updated through our newsletter when said classes are available.

If you have SUTRA STUDIO account questions regarding your memberships, scheduling or trouble logging in, please email our managers at info@sutrastudio.com or give us a ring at (844)337-8872. All account changes must be submitted in writing to our general inbox.

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