Class Guidelines
At One Yoga Center / Harmony Sound Temple we go to great lengths to provide an exceptionally clean, comfortable, & safe environment for each member of our Sangha (community). In order to continue to maintain a pure physical & energetic space & ensure that everyONE gets the most benefit from their experience, we kindly ask that you observe the following class guidelines:
In-Person Requirements & Policies
We are limited in space for our in-person classes so pre-registration is REQUIRED for all classes.
Do not show up unless you've reserved your space in the class on the MindBody App or Website prior to attending.
Be sure to register for the proper class when signing up. You will see 2 classes held at the same time - one is for ONLINE participants to join via our private Zoom line, the other is for the in-person class.
If you are unable to attend a reserved class or wish to join Online instead, please change your registration or call the studio at least 1-hour prior to class so you are not charged a “no show” fee. Be sure to review our Cancellation, No-Show, & Studio Policies listed below.
Our cozy home studio is located about 1 mile from Olde Town Arvada in a residential community with plenty of FREE street parking.
We have a lot of kiddos in the neighborhood so drive very slowly & with caution!
Socks must be worn at all times in the studio for safety & hygiene.
Grip socks are highly recommended for Barre & Yoga classes to prevent your feet from sliding. Grip socks are available for purchase at the studio.
Regular socks should be worn for Tribal Belly Dance classes & all other events & appointments.
Please bring your own Yoga mat for all classes. If you don't have a mat:
You may rent one from us for $3 per use.
We sell Jade Yoga Sustainable Rubber & Manduka Lifetime Warranty Yoga mats. Please note, these are high-quality mats & are priced between $80-100.
All other props are provided, but feel free to bring your own should you prefer. Props required are listed under each class description.
Please review & follow all Special COVID-19 guidelines listed below.
Weather Permitting Outdoor Class Info
Classes held Outdoors (spring, summer, & fall) are weather-permitting & clearly noted on the schedule. Sometimes we meet in the park for these classes so be sure to check when registering.
After the sun goes down it can be a bit chilly so please dress accordingly.
Please follow all Special COVID-19 guidelines listed below.
For any outdoor classes held at our home studio, park on the street & go through the side patio gate (to the left of the house). For classes held in the park, please see the specific class description for location.
If the weather is not cooperating, we will cancel the Outside class & move into the studio & also have the Online option. If you are unable to attend or wish to join Online instead, please change your registration or call the studio at least 1-hour prior to class so you are not charged a “no show” fee. Be sure to review our Cancellation, No-Show, & Studio Policies listed below.
Illness
We ask each of our students to take full responsibility for their body & limitations due to an injury when practicing, as well as being respectful of how illness may be spread to others. It is vitally important that you take care when you or anyone around you is showing signs of an illness (coughing, sneezing, fever, vomiting, etc.) & take the best measures to avoid any further spread of the germs by not attending classes in-person. If you or anyone in your household are sick or have recently been sick, please stay home & join us Online.
We reserve the right to prevent the participation in any class, event, or service at the studio should a student exhibit signs of illness. Should you still wish to practice with us, we ask that you join virtually on our private Zoom link for the class. Simply register for the ONLINE class & then call or email the studio for the link (if you don’t already have it) at least 1-hour prior to class start time.
A full refund in the form of an account credit will be given should you be asked to leave due to illness & a rescheduled date is not an option.
Special COVID-19 Requirements
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will follow all mandates for small group, in-person Fitness practice & ask for your full compliance & adherence to all protocols (listed below or adjusted at any time). Should you not be willing to adhere & comply with all mandates & protocols, you are welcome to join us Online for instruction at any time:
If you or anyone in your household are sick or have recently been sick, please stay home. Please also change your registration to Online if you feel well enough to practice, or call/email to reschedule as needed.
It is your choice to wear a mask during class or not.
Hand sanitizer will be provided & we ask that you sanitize your hands upon arrival & before departure from any class, event, or appointment you attend.
Depending on current mandates, we may require that your temperature be taken upon arrival, proof of vaccination be shown, &/or collect a waiver ensuring you & no one you’ve been in contact with in the last 10-days has been ill.
Please be sensitive to others' circumstances & comfort. It is a good practice to always ask permission for any contact & be mindful of giving other participants & instructors their space.
Arrival
Please do your best to arrive 5 to 10-minutes prior to your class. All students must be registered, checked in, & classes paid for before class begins. If you are running late & centering has begun, please check in on the iPad & then wait outside the classroom quietly until after movement begins to avoid disturbing your fellow practitioners. Once invited into the studio by the instructor, please enter with reverence & respect & unroll your mat quietly. Do not worry about finding a spot — the instructor will help you once we begin to move.
Please note, Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach so avoid eating 2-3 hours before class. A full stomach needs energy to digest food, which pulls energy from our muscles.
Please wrap your gum in a tissue & discard it in the trash before class. It is dangerous & distracting during practice.
Cell Phones & Other Electronics
Please turn off all cell phones & other electronics before entering the studio. Please do not bring them into the classroom (with exceptions such as being a physician on call with approval of the instructor prior to class). We suggest leaving them in your car or shoes in the reception room so you may completely unplug while at the studio.
Shoes & Personal Items
Shoes should be removed & left in the reception area upon entry. They should never be worn in the Yoga Shala as they carry dirt, debris, & germs that we do not want in the sacred space.
In order to optimize space & keep your “footprint” small, please bring as few personal items & props into class as possible. Leave your valuables at home or in the car.
Attire
Please wear clothing that you will be comfortable in during class. You may wish to avoid extremely baggy clothing that can get in the way of your practice, as well as clothes that are too revealing.
We also require that men keep their shirts on during class to absorb sweat & prevent the spread of germs. We reserve the right to prevent the participation in a class if proper attire is not worn.
Cleanliness & Scents
Please be mindful of personal hygiene. Come to class showered & clean as this enhances practice & is respectful to our fellow practitioners. If you cannot shower before class, it is a good idea to bring a change of clothes & washcloth or wipes in your Yoga bag so you may wash your armpits, hands & feet.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no bathroom facilities available so please plan accordingly.
Please NO perfumes, scented lotions or colognes. These synthetic scents can become overwhelming & some are allergic or highly sensitive. We reserve the right to prevent the participation in a class if personal hygiene is offensive to others.
Permission
Please ask for permission to avoid overstepping boundaries. When you need to speak with your instructor or fellow practitioners it is always a good practice to ask if it is a good time to talk. You should always be mindful that others may not wish to be physically touched, have their picture taken, or join in other types of media so please be sure to ask permission.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, please ask if your instructor or fellow participant would prefer you wear a mask or maintain distance for any in-person discussion.
Speak Softly
Please use the time before Yoga class to find stillness & attune to your inner energy & Yogi mindset - quiet, meditate, & center. Chatting with others across mats can be disturbing & many of your fellow Yogis may wish to relax before or after class. Unnecessary chatter or loud sounds (loud exhales, strained breathing, etc.) can bring a restless & distracted energy into the sacred space. Please speak softly or observe silence to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, please ask if your instructor or fellow participant would prefer you wear a mask or maintain distance for any in-person discussion.
Setting Up
Please accommodate other students by unrolling your Yoga mat close to others & keep your props in front of or behind your mat. We can always “spread out” if there is extra room.
Please avoid stepping on other students' mats when practicing & be mindful of personal space.
In order to keep your “footprint” small, please bring as few personal items & props into class as possible. Leave your valuables at home or in the car.
Honor The Space
We go to great lengths behind the scenes to provide a clean & safe environment for each member of our Sangha. In order to continue to maintain a pure physical & energetic space, we ask for your assistance & cooperation with the following items.
Please never handle the Healing Instruments (Alchemy Crystal or Tibetan Healing Bowls, Gong, etc.) as they are incredibly expensive & need to be cared for in specific ways.
If anything needs adjusting - such as the temperature in the room, please quietly ask the instructor for assistance.
Please clean up after yourself in the bathroom & studio. If you use any community props, such as blocks or Yoga mats, please clean them at the end of class with the disinfectant wipes &/or spray bottles provided & put them back neatly. If you sweat profusely during class, please bring a towel to lay out over your mat to prevent the spread of germs. Remember, a Yogi always leaves a place better than they found it.
Speak With Your Instructor
Inform your instructor if you have any physical considerations, illnesses, are pregnant, or are on medication before class so appropriate modifications can be offered. As always, listen to your body’s messages. We ask each of our students to take full responsibility for their body when practicing.
If the temperature of the room needs to be adjusted, please ask the instructor for assistance. We only use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade DoTerra Essential Oils at the studio, but if the diffuser is bothering you please let your instructor know so it can be shut off.
After class, don’t hesitate to ask questions or give feedback to the instructor. We look forward to speaking with you & assist you in your practice.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, please ask if your instructor or fellow participant would prefer you wear a mask or maintain distance for any in-person discussion.
Hands-On Adjustments
Many of our instructors offer hands-on adjustments to help guide you into proper alignment & show you what is possible in a movement or pose so that you have the tools to rediscover this place on your own. Assists are meant to provide safe & nurturing support to students. If you are working with any injuries or prefer not to have this contact during class for any reason, please make your instructor aware prior to class so your space & feelings are honored & respected.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will may not be preforming any hands-on adjustments. We will always provide verbal & visual assists, & we ask each of our students to take full responsibility for their body & limitations due to an injury when practicing as always.
Honor Your Intuition
Listen to your body’s needs & do what is right for you. Don’t push it! Each of us was created with a unique body, capable of doing unique things. Straining to get into the “perfect” pose without respecting the limits of your own body will only lead to an injury. Work with where you are & not from where you think you should be & trust your body to open when it is ready to.
If you feel unwell during class, please alert the instructor immediately.
Stay Until The End
If you need to leave class early, please inform the instructor before class & you will be directed to take an early Savasana in Yoga. This period of deep relaxation (Savasana) gives you the opportunity to integrate & allow the benefits of your practice to really sink in. Please do not leave during Savasana to avoid disturbing other students. Savasana, pranayama, & meditation are essential elements of Yoga class & provide a complete experience.
Please be still & pay attention to any announcements at the end of class to avoid distracting others or the instructor. We do our best to move through them quickly to be respectful of your time.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
All sales at One Yoga Center, LLC are final. There are no refunds on any purchases of class packages, memberships, classes, workshops, events or healing arts services. It is the responsibility of the client to note the dates and times of classes, workshops & events, or expiration or end date of such services rendered. There is no sharing of any class packages or memberships.
To cancel your auto-renew membership, please call or speak with us at the center at least 14-days (2-weeks) prior to your next scheduled auto withdrawal.
We are a small business & we appreciate your understanding of our policies. Thank you for your support.
Class, Event & APPOINTMENT Reservation/Booking Policy
We appreciate you pre-registering for classes & events to reserve your spot. You may register for classes up to 14-days prior.
We are a small studio space & at times students will be placed on a waiting list for classes. Therefore, if you will not be attending a class you’ve reserved, please check out of the class as soon as possible so someone else may be moved from the waitlist into the class. We also have the following policies for cancellations & no-shows:
Cancellations for reserved classes, events, workshops, private appointments & healing appointments must be made at least ONE-hour before the scheduled start time. If you cancel your reservation after the one-hour cut off, this will be considered a "late cancel" & you will be charged a $5 fee. If you are registered & fail to show for a class, event, workshop, private appointment or healing appointment that you have reserved, this will be considered a "no show" & you will be charged a $10 fee. If you purchased a single class or are on a class-pass package, one class will be deducted from that package as if you attended.
Clients must arrive at least 5-minutes before class or an event or workshop begins to secure their reserved space, otherwise spaces may be given to any waitlisted clients who wish to attend.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be easing our policies for anyone who does not feel well. If you or anyone in your family are sick or have recently been sick, please stay home & a full refund in the form of an account credit will be given & a rescheduled date is not an option (please email us to request account credit).