Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Beginners are welcome in every class.  Please visit our Classes page to learn which style class would be best for you. 

Trying yoga for the first time is just like trying anything else new such as a fitness class, sport or game.  There are technical aspects to learn about how yoga is practiced and how you move your body.  Approach your first few classes with an open, curious mind.  

In order to begin, you must allow yourself to be a beginner.  It's ok to feel confused, need to rest or need to watch as you learn about the practice of yoga.  After a few classes you will have a better understanding of how classes flow, how to move your body and how to use your breath.  

If you have any questions, feel free to ask your instructor before or after class.

We recommend wearing comfortable, breathable clothing that allows you to move freely such as fitted sports clothes. Avoid wearing anything too baggy or likewise too restrictive.   Yoga is traditionally done in bare feet however you may wear socks if you so choose.

At Twist & Bliss Yoga, all equipment is provided.  There is no need to bring anything unless you would prefer to have your own equipment.

Please DO bring a bottle of water.

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class.  To avoid disrupting class, late arrivals will not be admitted.
• BEFORE  yoga class, advise your teacher if you have any injuries, if you are  pregnant, or if you  have other medical conditions about which the teacher should be aware. Beginner yoga students, advise your teacher if this is your first ever class.  Your teacher will provide appropriate modifications.  However, you are responsible for your body.  If a  posture or movement doesn’t feel right, please don’t do it.
• Absolutely no use of technology during class.  No mobile phones or cameras.  If you wear a smart watch please ensure your connected phone is OFF, that the watch is on silent and that the screen is in theatre mode.
• In most yoga studios, there is quiet before class as students take time to relax before class and maybe do a bit of their own movement to warm up.  Twist & Bliss Yoga is a little different for 2 reasons... 1. We don't have a lobby, 2. Most students attend the same day and time every week so they are able to get to know each other. Prior to our classes you are more likely to hear lots chatting and laughter. This gives our classes a wonderful community feel where students feel connected to each other and their wider community.

Practicing yoga while pregnant is a great way to take care of yourself physically and mentally. 

However, some postures in mainstream classes are not appropriate during pregnancy.  This relates to both the changing pregnant body and the safety for your baby.

If you are new to yoga and would like to attend classes while pregnant, please book our pregnancy yoga classes.

If you already practice yoga and would like to continue, first and foremost, we encourage you to attend our pregnancy classes.  

If you would like to continue with general classes while pregnant... 

• It's important that you first book at 1-to-1 private yoga session with one of our pregnancy-trained teachers so we can provide you with appropriate modifications. (This option is only available to students who already have yoga experience.)
• A teacher cannot verbally cue all necessary pregnancy modifications for you during a mainstream class.  
• By attending a 1-to-1, you can learn modifications and apply them as needed during class to ensure a safe practice for your changing body and for your baby.  
• We understand that many women chose to wait until the second trimester before disclosing pregnancy.  Please know that we will always respect your wishes for privacy. 
• If we need to provide a modification for you during class, we discrete ways of doing this to maintain your privacy.

Regardless of which class you attend, as always, you are responsible for your body (and your baby).  If a  posture or movement doesn’t feel right, please don’t do it and then seek guidance from your teacher after class.

• Please place shoes in the white shoe cabinet next to the front door.  

• If you are traveling light with just keys and phone, place them in the drawer at the top of the shoe cabinet.  Better yet, why not fully disconnect from tech and leave your phone (and smart watch) at home?

• If you have a bag with you, it can be place in the seagrass baskets in the cubbies at the back of the room.

If you need to eat before yoga class, keep it light to avoid discomfort during class. Be sure you are well hydrated before class and  bring a bottle of water into the studio with you.  We recommend you keep your water bottle next to your mat for easy access during class, especially for warmer or more rigorous classes where you will sweat and need to hydrate during class.

After class, drink plenty of water and have some food to help your body physically recover.

Yoga students understand yoga poses and yoga concepts better by repeating them. By having a chance to practice a class flow multiple times, we have found that students feel more confident and are able to move deeper into their practice, both physically and mentally.

For this reason, in most adult classes we teach each class flow for 2 to 3 weeks. After week one, additional options are offered that allow students to increase their challenge, should they like to do so.  

The short answer is NO.  While life happens and people naturally run late from time to time, it is not acceptable to enter yoga after class has begun.  Why so strict when we are all trying to relax? 

It's specifically so that students can relax.  

The first 10 minutes of a yoga class is a time for grounding.  The teacher guides students toward letting the outside world fall away, to tune into how they are feeling, to relax their bodies and usually to practice yogic breathwork (pranayama). 

Is it ok to run late in life?  Yes, of course, it happens to us all.  Is it ok to enter a yoga class after it has started?  No.  It's disruptive to the class and the teacher. You will just have to miss this one and maybe plan differently for getting to your next class on time.

Your teacher will greet you upon arrival. 🙂