Surrender to the sacred space: preparing for classes at Basil Yoga Center

Your practice is a time to reconnect with your body, clear your mind and find peace and transformation. If you’re new to our studio – or to yoga – here are a few tips to help you move into this sacred space and get the most out of your practice.

Getting ready for Yoga:

Clothing that stretches and moves with you is best for yoga. Form-fitting leggings and tanks or tees are ideal – you’ll be most comfortable in a shirt that doesn’t fall over your head in downward dog. Most likely you’ll be working up a sweat; no need for makeup. If you have long hair, tie it back before class begins. (We have scrunchies if you need them!) Likewise, we recommend leaving your jewelry at home and wearing contacts instead of glasses, freeing you up to focus on your asanas rather than keeping accessories in place.

We offer complimentary teas and sell boxed water at the studio as an effort to cut back on plastics in the environment. If you bring your own water in, please help keep our cork flooring in the yoga rooms in good condition by keeping tea in the reception area, and making sure to put coasters under your water.

To support a truly clear environment, we ask that you leave your phone with your shoes (and purse, if you have one) in our reception area. If you are expecting a very important call, let our manager know when you arrive. We can hold your cell phone or take a call at the front desk, and let you know if you need to step out of class to respond to an urgent call or text.

Avoid eating a full meal just before class. And remember what Mom always asked you before a car trip: do you need to stop at the restroom before getting started? Tune in to your body and make sure you’re physically comfortable before settling in for a session of movement, breathing and transformation.

Registering and paying for Yoga:

Please cancel your scheduled session online up to 90 minutes prior to class start time to avoid late cancellation penalty fees.  If you do not cancel your scheduled session and do not show up, a no show fee will be charged to the  card on file.

If you cancel your reservation more than 24 hours before the workshop, we will give you a credit on your Basil Yoga account for future use. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice you will be charged in full, no refunds or credit will be given. In the event that Basil Yoga must cancel a workshop that you have registered for, a full refund will be given.

Please let us know as soon as possible. If you must cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged in full. In the event that our teacher must cancel a session, you will not be charged.

If you experience an illness, injury or other unexpected emergency, please send us an email or written request to freeze your class card. 10-class cards may be frozen for up to one week. (Note: weekly and monthly cards may not be frozen). Membership with auto renew can be frozen only once per year for up to 3 weeks.  Class cards are not refundable; if you are unable to use your card prior to the expiration date, you may purchase a new class card within 2 weeks of original card  expiration and unused classes will be added to the new card.

No. Please embrace the sacred space  for yourself and others!

We understand that things come up that make it tricky to be present for the full class. However, please plan and adjust your schedule accordingly as to not have to arrive late or leave early as a respectful act of honoring the time and space for your fellow students and the teacher working to create an environment that is sacred space.  Cutting class short might make seem like a space saving shortcut for you, but may contribute to the tension others feel in your wake of your interruption.