Beloved Yoga Community,
I appreciate all your thoughts, questions, concerns and suggestions about this health challenge that we are in the midst of. As a studio owner, these last few days have been some of the most challenging of my 14 years in business; and I believe our greatest challenges are still ahead. I am feeling the weight of the responsibility on so many levels, and it’s been overwhelming. There are so many feelings and thoughts to express, but for now I will be brief, as I do not have many answers.
As of this writing,
we plan to remain open, at least at the start of the week.
This may change daily, or hourly, and we may need to close our doors by the end of the week.
Please keep in mind the measures you can take to keep us all safe.
- Please wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with warm soap and water for at least 20 seconds, before and after class.
- Refrain from coming into the studio if you have a cough, cold, fever, if you have recently traveled or been near someone who has.
- Bring your own mat, prop, or blanket for use. We are restricting the use of props for the foreseeable future.
Measures on our end:
- We spent several hours cleaning and sanitizing the studio. We sanitized all 80 of our blocks, and removed all blankets and bolster covers so they can be washed. These props will not be available for now.
- We will continue to use the fresh air exchange system in between classes.
- All teachers have been instructed to refrain from hands-on assists and both teachers and staff to refrain from the studio should they experience any cold and/or flu symptoms.
- We are limiting class size beginning TODAY March 16 to 16 students maximum in order to accommodate social distancing guidelines.
As the studio owner, I absolutely respect your personal choice as to whether you attend classes. I also respect each instructors' choice to teach. With that in mind,
please check the schedule daily
should we need to cancel any individual class on our schedule. We will also be posting this info on Facebook as well.
We will continue to update you on this dynamic and ever-changing situation.
Stay calm, breathe deep, and stay connected to your practice, whether it be with us or at home. It will serve you well.
In peace,
Valerie
