Information for New Students
Your first class is free, including a rental mat, and if you like your class, sign up for 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $25!
Welcome! We're thrilled that you're ready to start a yoga practice, and that you've chosen South Boston Yoga to be a part of your exploration.
On your first visit to the studio, plan to arrive about 10 minutes early so you can fill out our new student form and get entered into the system. We are spread over two floors with four studios, but each floor has a front desk with a staff member ready to help you out. The schedule of classes with floor locations is posted outside the first floor door for reference.
There are full bathrooms and showers on each floor, changing rooms, lockers, and cubbies for all your belongings. We have all the yoga props you'll need (straps, blocks, bolsters, blankets) for your practice. We have mats to rent and clean towels to rent for $1 each, plus water filters to refill your own bottles and drinks to purchase.
What to wear: something loose and comfortable, however be aware when wearing shorts that you will be turning upside down at least a few times in class, and running shorts and gym shorts alone (especially for men) don't usually work well. Sweat pants, yoga clothing from companies such as Lululemon, Be Present, Gaiam, 72k, Prana, etc., all work very well.
Our Hot Studio is kept at about 95F, and we keep the other studios between 80-85F, but the nont-hot yoga classes will get your internal temperature up, so a towel and a bottle for water are a good idea to bring or rent.
Aerial Yoga: you do not need any experience to drop by our aerial/swing yoga classes, but keep in mind that you will most likely be inverting (going upside down) with the support of the swings.
Let the instructor know that you are new to yoga, and definitely take it easy your first few classes. As with any new physical activity, it will take your body some time to get used to the new movements and positions, so be patience with yourself and allow your body to open safely. You do not have to be flexible to begin yoga, in fact the less flexible you are, the more you will get out of class. Flexibility is one of the benefits that your new practice will bring to you.
If you have injuries, old surgeries, or any conditions (including pregnancy) or medication that could effect your practice, please consult your physician before beginning yoga, and definitely let your instructor know so he/she can keep an eye on your and offer modifications. Yoga can be a great tool to help rehabilite from injury, but some modifications may be necessary to keep the practice safe for you.
We urge you to plan ahead to arrive on time. However, we understand that traffic in the city can be unpredictable. 5-10 minutes late to class is usually not an issue. However, as a policy, the front doors lock 10-15 minutes into class. More than 10 minutes late to class is disruptive to the rest of the students' experience as well as the teacher, so it is up to the individual teacher to determine how late is "too late".
sBe prepared to move, stretch, and enjoy your class!