To our amazing community,

Please take a moment to review the studio 

etiquette guidelines at bhy

When you practice good etiquette, you show respect for yourself, your practice, the studio, your teachers and peers. 

Simply put, it's part of the practice!

Arrive On Time

On time at bhy, means arriving 5-10 minutes early. 

This allows plenty of time to settle in and prepare for practice. 

Unroll your mat quietly, so as not to disturb students who are already there. Check in with your mood and begin to let go of outside thoughts and concerns. 

This is your time!

No Personal Belongings in the Practice Room 

(including cell phones)

Mat, towel, water only in the yoga room please. 

Less clutter, more zen. 

No props in hot yoga, for all other classes please check with your instructor ahead of class start time.

Yoga Mat and A Large Towel are Required for Every Class

Don't have these? No problem! 

They are available to rent at the front desk for $3 each.

Photo Etiquette at bhy

We love a good bhy selfie and appreciate all your amazing posts sharing your passion for bhy. 

However please remember not everyone wants to be in your picture, so kindly ask permission when taking photos that may include others in the background.

Remember NO PHONES in the practice room during class, and no photos in the change room.

Heavy Scents

Please avoid heavy colognes, perfumes and sprays when in the hot room.

Practice Silence in the Hot Room Before, During and After Yoga Classes

At bhy we like to offer the yoga room as a space for quiet and meditation for 10 minutes before and after all yoga classes. 

Please honour this by observing silence in the hot room during these times. Before and after IHP - get your party on and energy up!

Smart Watch Etiquette

If you are wearing a smart watch or fitness tracker in class, 

we kindly encourage you to set it and forget it. 

While gathering the details of your workout can be 

educational and motivating, checking your stats during class decreases focus and your meditation, and can be distracting to others around you. 

If your watch is linked to your phone, please make sure it is on do not disturb. 

Stay in the Practice Room for the Duration of Class, including final Savasana

Everyday you come to class you are different. 

Somedays will feel harder than others. 

We encourage you to listen to your body always and look after yourself 

accordingly, learning how to do so on your mat. Rather than leaving the room, take rest in Savasana (or standing still in the standing series of hot yoga and hot HIIT) as needed during practice, finding stillness and connecting to your breathing. This deepens benefits both physically and mentally significantly, and shows respect for yourself, your peers and your teachers.

Don't Change the Sequence

In every class, there is always something you can not do - yet. 

This is a good thing and part of the reason why our 

practices can continue to benefit you for a lifetime! 

But it's important not to modify the sequences. They are designed to give you optimal benefit regardless of your current ability. Rather than focusing on what you can not do yet, focus on what you can do now. Working there you will develop in ability, focus and see firsthand the power of a positive mindset. If you have a specific injury or condition, please let your instructor know before class so they can advise you on the appropriate modifications if there are any required.

Shower Etiquette

In consideration of fellow bhy members, please keep your shower time to 2 minutes. No clothing, mats or towels in the showers at any time.

Back to Back Class Etiquette

At bhy we love a good double and encourage you to 

explore the benefits of different classes back to back! Friday Night Fitness anyone!?!

When practicing a double class, come prepared. We kindly request that you take a shower in between classes and bring a fresh towel and outfit for the second class.

After Class Etiquette

We love to see you sweat! 

Seriously... seeing you get your sweat on in class makes us smile! 

If you are a heavy sweater, that's a good thing, but please be sure to bring an extra towel to wrap up your practice towel in to transport out of the room. If you have our 

towels service, please ask for an additional towel for this purpose. Please place used bhy rental towels directly into the hamper provided.  We kindly request you do not bring bins or bags into the yoga room to put your sweaty gear in as it can be disruptive to those around you and please do not wring out your dirty towel over the drain or out the back/front door, because... well, yuck.

Feeling Unwell? 

Rest up and enjoy a virtual class from our library!

Please stay home and look after yourself until you are feeling well again. We have a wonderful library of virtual classes available for your home practice.

With thanks, 

team bhy