Frequently Asked Questions
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Comfortable loose clothing, particularly around the waist so that you can breathe and stretch freely. Some sort of shirt/sports bra is required to allow all students to feel comfortable practicing together.
All the classes (except the power classes) are geared for beginners and the instructor will ensure that you are comfortable and understand how and why you are doing a posture.
This is a good reason to come to a class to try to loosen any tight muscles. Everyone has somewhere in their body that they can create more flexibility.
We provide mats and other props. You are welcome to bring your own if you like.
No, but come at least 10 minutes before the beginning of your first class.
If it is your first class try for at least 10 minutes so that the instructor can talk with you a little. It is nice to have enough time to come in and slow down before your class begins as you continue in your practice.
We practice Hatha Yoga, the most popular form of yoga that strengthens, increases flexibility, and brings balance to the body by moving it into postures/asanas. We also teach a faster-paced variation of hatha yoga called Power Yoga. It is a little more strenuous because there is less rest in between the postures.
A variety of reasonably price passes are offered. Please go to the Prices section for the amounts.
Please let the instructor know that you would like not to be touched during the class.
Try not to have a meal before a class. Have a light snack or eat a couple of hours before so that you are not hungry during the class.
Depending on your injury we will advise you of modifications you can do so that you can heal more quickly. Let us know before a class what health concerns you have so that we can give you the appropriate variations to suit you.
Feeling sick is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong and that we may need to slow down. A regular Yoga practice strengthens the immune system and helps to fend off colds and flu, but once you are already sick it is important to rest, drink plenty of fluids and only practice very gentle yoga poses at home.
If you wish your child/teen to attend, they may, provided that they will behave quietly and don’t cause disturbances. Please note that our regular prices will apply to them. We also offer classes specifically for baby, toddler and teens on a regular basis!
It is with great consideration that we inform you that we will be increasing prices as of April 1st.
To help ODY remain sustainable, we will be implementing a Price Increase for all passes as of April 1st 2020 which will help us with increased costs (especially rent) and a desire to increase what we can pay our teachers,. We had planned this price increase 2 years ago when we started facing financial challenges and noticed that our prices were the lowest in Vancouver. Instead of increasing the prices a lot at one time, we decided to split the price increase over 2 years. Please know we are doing our best at keeping our expenses and prices down so that yoga is a financially sustainable practice for all. Looking at prices of others in our community we are still very price competitive.
We also include in the price of ALL passes our Home Practice Link (this was free only for 12/18 month and intro members) Register on line and use “shavasana” for your access code.
What if I am in the midst of my pass (my minimum has yet to be reached)
You will not pay the higher price until you reach your minimum
What if I want to maintain my current price for awhile longer ?
You can pay in full for the amount of time you would like to commit at your old price between March and April 1st. Send your request to info@opendooryoga.bc.ca
Let us know how many months you would like to pay in advance and this amount will be added to your profile
What are the increases & new prices ?
$8 + tax/month increase for all existing 12/18 Month Continuous Passes,
New prices:
$92 + tax/mo for 12 month pass,
$115 + tax /mo for 3 month pass,
$135 + tax /mo for 1 month pass
$195 (includes tax)10 session
$25 (includes tax) Drop In
Let us know if you have any questions about the price increase
Thank you for your on-going support and for sharing your practice with us.
Sincerely,
All of us at Open Door Yoga
Yoga Etiquette
- Please arrive for class ten minutes early, so you are not rushed and can prepare for class quietly.~ Doors lock as soon as class begins.
• A sign is placed outside asking you to wait 5-10 mins The teacher will then check at that time for anyone late. Please be quiet as being late is disruptive to the class and means you are missing out on the valuable time to sit and find stillness before the active part of the class begins.
• Turn your cell phone off before entering the studio.
• Avoid eating a big meal right before and up to two hours before class.
• Do not wear any strong perfumes or deodorants,
• If you smoke please do not smoke before you come to class/wear clothing that you have smoked in We spend much of the time breathing deeply in a class and if there is nicotine in the air it is toxic.
• For hygiene reasonswe suggest you bring your own yoga mat.
• We have mats at the studio for you to use, please spray them at the end of class thoroughly.
• We provide all other props that may be needed for your practice, such as bolsters, blankets, blocks straps.
• Wear comfortable clothes that do not restrict your movement or your freedom to breathe.
• Yoga is usually practiced in bare feet. Take your shoes off as soon as you are inside the studio and put them on the shoe racks provided.
• If you have a membership please scan and bring your pass to the mat with you ($5 service charge that goes to charity if you need to replace your scan card).
• Be respectful of others, some people like to come to class early to sit and meditate, as much as possible keep voices low in the studio.
• If you have any health concerns, or issues that your teacher should know about, please speak to him or her before the class begins.
• During cold and flu season please rest at home if you’re experiencing a contagious phase.
• It is best if you are able to stay until the end of class. If for any reason you need to leave early, please let your teacher know before class so they can help guide you into an early final relaxation, and help you exit as seamlessly as possible. This will ensure not only the safety of your practice, but also ensure that other students are not disrupted.
• Animals are not allowed to enter the yoga space due to allergy concerns and hygiene requirements/restrictions enforced by the City.
