The following guidelines will help you reduce your risk of injury:

• Listen to instructions carefully
• Breathe smoothly and continuously
• Do not strain to attain any position
• If you experience pain or discomfort adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher.
• Work gently, respecting your body
• Don’t perform postures or movements that are painful
• Ask the teacher if you are unsure how to perform a certain posture
• Pregnant women must consult their health care provider before enrolling in class
• Classes should be done on a near empty stomach. You should have nutrition in your system, but not eat a meal 2 hours prior to class or a snack 1 hour prior to class.
• Please come to class hydrated. Drink plenty of water before and after class.  Feel free to bring a sealed bottle of room temperature water into class with you in case you need it. Please do not bring cold, sweating water into class as it damages the floors.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in-- not too tight, not too loose .
• Do not wear lotions or creams on your hands and feet as they can cause you to slip and lose your grip.
• Please bring a mat and any other props that you find helpful. 
• Do your best to be on time. 

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