Guidelines

for good practice

experience & flexibility
Experience and flexibility aren’t required to do yoga – it’s open to everyone.
Be gentle and accepting…
Be kind and accepting of yourself and your body and be aware of the sensations it uses as signals to guide you. Practice consciously and intelligently, rather than mechanically. Your body will respond more willingly when you develop a gentle and accepting relationship with it.
Everyone is unique
Our flexibility and its limitations depend on our particular constitution and vary according to our inner state and level of relaxation. Our abilities vary considerably, day by day, week by week. Respect and work within your limits; by working with the body your practice will make better progress. If you push too hard, it will push back, becoming tense as a way of protecting itself. This will result in aches, pains, and possible injury.
If in doubt…
Not all postures are appropriate for everyone; if in doubt, do not hesitate to ask me!
Ladies…
During your period, practice in a way that nurtures balance and support; this means a more gentle practice. For energetic reasons (ie to allow the natural downward flow of energy (Apana) during menstruation), it is best to avoid more challenging postures in which the Bandhas are very engaged, and inversions. However, every woman is different and should choose the method of practice that best suits her. If you do not know how to manage your practice during your period, do not hesitate to ask.

Clothing
Wear comfortable clothing, but not so loose that it catches during postures. Similarly, it’s best to remove jewellery before class.
portable devices
Please turn off and put away your mobile phone/tablet if possible.
practice on an empty stomach
Unless you have received specific medical advice to the contrary, come to class on an empty stomach and avoid drinking water before your practice. Waiting to drink 15 minutes after practice and 30 minutes before taking food is recommended to allow time for the body to rest.

Illnesses and injuries
Please let me know before the class if you have any particular physical condition: injury, illness or if you are pregnant.
your own mat
Please bring your own mat to help us maintain good hygiene in the studio. Beginners can borrow a mat for their first class, and are asked to kindly clean the mat using the solution provided.
and a towel

Please bring your own towel for your comfort and that of the teacher, who will be giving you adjustments.

si vous êtes enceinte
Il est déconseillé de commencer le Yoga Ashtanga si vous êtes enceinte, il est préférable de suivre des cours spéciaux pour femmes enceintes. En revanche, si vous pratiquez déjà l’Ashtanga, je pourrai vous conseiller afin d’adapter les postures au cours de votre grossesse.
Si vous n’êtes pas sûr(e)
En cours Mysore, votre pratique évolue et se développe dans un travail d’échange important et personnalisé avec le professeur. Si vous n’êtes pas sûr(e) de votre séquence, attendez les conseils du professeur plutôt que d’« improviser » ou d’ajouter des postures par vous-même.
commencer votre pratique à n’importe quel moment
Pour les cours Mysore, vous pouvez commencer votre pratique à n’importe quel moment pendant le créneau indiqué sur le planning. Assurez-vous simplement d’avoir assez de temps pour votre séquence de fin, et la relaxation avant la fin de la séances!