Dos & Don’ts

DOS

  • COME EARLY TO CLASS

    Try to arrive in class at least 10 minutes before practice begins. This is to allow your mind and body to settle down in preparation for class. Once you step into the Studio, you assume the identity of a student and your mind switches to learning mode. This precious 10 minutes will help you lose the identity and baggage you bring with you into the Studio; you need to drop your work worries, home hassles, whatever is bothering you, so your mind won’t be preoccupied during the practice.

  • MUTE OR SWITCH OFF YOUR HANDPHONE

    Switch off your hand phone (or put it in Silent Mode) before class begins. Best thing to do is to switch it off immediately once you arrive at the Studio so you won’t forget.

  • RESPECT THE PROPS

    Put the props back neatly into their appropriate spots – mats and blankets on the respective shelves, straps in the basket, blocks in neat stacks and chairs folded and propped against the wall.

  • BE RESPONSIBLE

    Roll up your mat before putting it back on the shelf.

  • SHARE HEALTH CONCERNS WITH YOUR TEACHER

    Inform the teacher before class begins if you have a health concern: eg. pregnancy, high blood pressure, backache/ bad back, hurting joints, bad knees, etc.

  • DROP IN ATTENDANCE CARD / SETTLE PAYMENTS

    Drop in your attendance card into the box provided at the reception desk upon your arrival and if necessary, please settle any payments for renewal, pay-per-class etc upfront before proceeding to your respective class lest you forget to do so thereafter.

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    DON'TS

  • DON'T EAT BEFORE CLASS

    Don’t eat a full meal just before coming for practice. You may have a light meal at least 2 hours before class or a full meal 4 hours before class. If you really need to eat something just before class, a banana is advisable as it is quickly and easily digestible, without leaving an after-taste that could bother you. Avoid oily snacks like curry puffs, vaday, goreng pisang, etc.

  • NO SNACKING IN STUDIOS

    Don’t eat snacks (biscuits, cakes, fruit, chips, etc) in the Studios. If you must eat, please do so in the reception area before stepping into the practice area.

  • DRINK ONLY WATER IN STUDIOS

    Don’t drink canned or bottled drinks (eg. 100 Plus, Diet Coke, etc.), tea or coffee (in thermos flask or packs) within the premises. Consume these drinks before you enter the Studio premises. Only water may be consumed within the studio premises.

  • NO NOISY CHATTING

    Don’t sit and chat with your friends within the reception and practice areas. Others may be trying to meditate. Always respect the space around you. If you wish to chat, you could do so softly in the waiting/pantry area before entering the respective Studios.

  • NO NOISY JEWELLERY

    Don’t wear jewellery that jangle (bracelets, bangles) and could create disturbance to others practising in the same space. If possible, remove all jewellery, even your watch, when you come for class.

  • NO DUMPING

    Don’t throw the props down or unfold your mat noisily. Respect the props and respect the students around you.

  • WAIT TO TURN ON PHONE

    When class is over, don’t switch on your handphone immediately. Wait till you have left the Studios.

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  • PACK UP PROMPTLY

    Don’t take too long gathering your belongings when your practice has ended. There may be another class waiting to come in to begin practice. So gather your stuff and leave quietly.

  • SOCIALISE QUIETLY

    Don’t chat loudly with your friends in the reception area if there’s another class in session, out of respect for those students and the teacher. If you wish to chat, you could do so softly in the waiting/pantry area before entering the respective Studios.

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  • SIT STILL AND WAIT

    Don’t engage your body in so-called ‘warming up’ stretches while waiting in the reception for your class. Besides risking injury to yourself, you could also be distracting to the students in the class in session.

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