INTRODUCE YOURSELF

SAY HELLO - Introduce yourself to the teacher! We are so excited to meet you! You can visit The Empower Family page to read up on your teacher before class. Let your teacher know of any physical limitations, injuries or health issues so they can provide appropriate modifications and assistance throughout class. Don’t be shy, we want to get to know you just as much as you want to get to know us. Feel free to share your goals, why you showed up on your mat and let us know how we can help you reach your full potential.

GET TO KNOW US - Empower is more than just a workout. A community. A family. A place to be challenged and to challenge others. We set goals together. We celebrate victories. We encourage laughter, and love. We come together to sweat, move and connect. Yoga is a lifelong practice. Yoga is meant for all ages and all types. As long as you are focused on your breathing, your thoughts, and doing the best that you can every time you practice, you will receive all the benefits. Even if you are not as flexible or perfectly balanced as someone next to you, what you look like in the poses doesn’t matter. The goal is to stay focused on yourself and love who you see in the mirror. We are here to raise each other.

CLASSES - We have a variety of class offerings to suit your specific yoga needs. All of our classes are all-levels, and they range from hot, warm and no heat. It takes 3-7 classes for your body to acclimate to the heat and to find the rhythm! It is completely normal and okay to be a little overwhelmed during your first class! Be kind to yourself: listen to your body, rest when you need to, and try to stay in the room. The more you practice, the stronger you get. If some of our evening classes are too crowded for you, consider other classes. Daytime classes are typically less crowded. We also have small group private lessons that you and a group of your friends can book. When starting out, don’t hesitate to look around the room to see others doing the poses and get hints in all directions from modifications and advanced postures.

Learn more about what types of classes we offer HERE.

INSTRUCTOR LED

OUR INSTRUCTORS - We pride ourselves on having some of the best and most experienced instructors. Every time you walk into the studio you will be greeted and welcomed with open arms. Every time you get on your mat for class, you’ll be taken on an experiential journey. Every detail - from the sequence to the music, to the lighting and even smells - has been carefully curated to heighten your awareness and stimulate your senses. Once you arrive on your mat, please be mindful and listen to the cues of the instructor as they lead the class. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the teacher after class in the lobby. Do not talk throughout class or be a distraction to the teacher or fellow yogis. Empower loves feedback and we are all ears if you have something to share, especially our instructors.

LEAVING EARLY – If possible, we ask that you do not leave the studio during class. It can be disruptive to the instructor and your fellow yogis. If you need a break, we recommend you take a break. Child’s pose or savasana are excellent resting yoga poses. If you need to leave early, please notify the instructor before class so they don’t worry about you once you walk out of class.

GROUP SETTING

OUR CLASSES - Yoga means union, and we believe in the power of unity and community to foster spiritual, physical, and emotional growth. Our classes are offered in a group setting to help you feed off the collective energy and feel connected to those around you as you move in unison. We offer props for all classes so feel free to grab a block or strap if you need it for class. At the end of class our teachers will guide you into Shavasana and from there will offer a cold essential oil hand towel to be placed over your eyes. They will remind you that palms up means you would like a towel and palms down means no and palms on the stomach means you’d like the teacher to place the cold towel on your head for you, letting you stay in rest. After class you can use the towel to do a quick wipe of your yoga mat. All rentals must be wiped down, rolled up and placed against the wall near the door. All cold towels and mat towels can be placed in the gold bin behind the door in the yoga room. Shower towel rentals must be placed in the dirty laundry bin in the changing rooms. We appreciate you helping us keep the studio tidy.

TALKING - Empower is a friendly studio, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! However, quieting the mind is an important part of many yoga practices. TO RESPECT THIS, please keep voices low in the lobby area and be mindful of others’ peace while in the yoga room before and after yoga classes. For fitness classes that do not require quieting the mind; talk, laugh, encourage one another, and have a blast while in the studio. We HIGHLY encourage socializing in the changing room, the parking lot, the lobby or outside of the yoga studio.

AMENITIES

Whether you’re getting ready for work or a night out in town, we’ve got you covered. Our showers are equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash products to wash away toxins and replenish your skin after class. Complimentary amenities include spray deodorant, feminine products, hair ties, Q-tips, blow dryer and body lotion.

GEAR UP

Our studio boutique is stocked with yoga and active wear, props and equipment so you can always practice in style. You can even strut in style around town in one of our Empower swag merchandise. Check out some of our products online at Shop Empower or come by the studio and browse our boutique.

• NO LATECOMERS - Arrive on time. 5-10 minutes before class to give you enough time to settle in. Doors are locked once class starts.

• SILENCE - Observe silence in the yoga rooms. Please NO talking inside the yoga room. Feel free to chat quietly in the lobby before or after class. If you are talking in class, we will politely give you a warning. If you continue to not listen, you will be asked to leave the class.

• QUICK SHOWERS - Out of respect for the earth and your fellow yogis, please be mindful of the time you spend rinsing off. Keep showers short & sweet!

• RESPECT TEACHERS & STAFF - Move with the instructions. Modifications and advanced movements to the postures are OK. If you wish to do your own moves and own practice, you can rent the studio space for yourself. Please keep to the practice that is being led by our trained teachers. If you wish to add some of your own moves, set your mat in the back of the room to avoid distraction and confusion for new students.

• KEEP DOOR CLOSED - Keep the door closed when entering and exiting to keep the heat in. Try not to leave mid-class unless you need to.