Congratulations!
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.
Here's what you need to know if you are new to yoga
Yoga is for everybody. No one is too stiff, too fat, too old or too unfit to do yoga.
The hardest part is unrolling your mat for the first time and opening your mind to what might just be a whole new way of life (or an enhancement to your current lifestyle if you’ve got something that works).
Whether you are a serious athlete or your current exercise program consists largely of moving your mouse, yoga will enhance your health and wellbeing.
What to bring
- Mat (or you can hire one from us for R20)
- Towel (bring two if you’re showering or hire ours for R20)
- Water (bottled water on sale as well as filtered water)
- Stretchy, comfortable yoga gear (whatever you’d wear to gym)
- A relatively empty belly
- ID / Drivers licence
- Cash / Credit Card / Snapscan to purchase a class or a package. Please note: If you are a local Cape Town resident you are eligable to try our intro deal for R380 – 10 consecutive days of unlimited yoga.
Yoga Etiquette
- Please ensure you sign in before you drop off your bags or enter class
- Please arrive with enough time to sign in and find your spot as classes start promptly at their designated time, we suggest you arrive 15 to 20 minutes early
- Please don’t talk in the yoga room – it is a silent space
- Please don’t wear shoes in the yoga room
- Once in class, please try not to leave the yoga room
- Make space for others if it’s a busy class
- Please practice kindness and understanding towards all within the studio space
FAQ's
Is there a minimum age requirement for joining classes at YogaSpirit?
While we love having younger Yogis practicing at our studio, we recommend that only those aged 16 and older join our heated classes (Power Vinyasa, Fusion, Hot26). We suggest kiddies yoga classes for persons under 10.
Can yoga packages be paused?
We do not pause packages. If you are recovering from an injury that is preventing you from coming to practice with us, we are happy to add the missed days onto your next package for you.
I am new to Yoga. Which classes do you recommend for beginners?
There are some great class options for new yogis. If you would like to try a hot yoga class, the Fusion classes or the 1-hour Hot26 Express classes are great as the sequence is predictable and safe. Our Vinyasa classes are also a good place to begin your yoga practice. They are non-heated and the asanas (poses) can be adjusted to your specific level of strength, fitness and flexibility.
As a Newbie, where should I position myself in the yoga room?
We strongly recommend that you put your mat in the back row so you can watch other yogis and learn the poses. Our teachers only demonstrate certain poses and having others to observe will help you to navigate your way through class.