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Protocol
Yoga during Covid-19 Pandemic and beyond. updated March 26, 2022
Covid-19 vaccination passport required. Masks are required at this time.
Stay home if you are not feeling well, let the teacher know, and arrange to do a makeup at some other time, when appropriate.
Health Safety Protocol for attending weekly classes
Students are required to pre-register for classes; no drop-ins, no visitors, unless by written consent from the teacher.
The studio has been used exclusively for yoga classes for the past 20+ years, and that function continues to date.
BRING YOUR OWN MAT, x1LARGE BATH-SIZE TOWEL to each class; additional wooden props will be provided by the studio. Props will be set out for you.
Studio door will be unlocked 10-15 minutes before class.
the studio and washroom are Scent-free zone. NO scented body products are allowed. note that if you arrive scented, you might be asked to leave and to book a makeup instead.
Masks are recommended while in the studio, during class, and in the studio washroom. The current provincial health order has lifted the mask mandate and vaccine passport requirement, but masks are still recommended by Canadian health officials.
Use hand sanitizer before entering or leaving the studio or washroom,
one person at a time in the foyer, for entering and exiting the studio
Proceed swiftly to take off your shoes and hang your coat.
Move to your assigned area,and roll out your mat on the marked spot.
Sit on your mat in your assigned area, ready for class to begin, to allow others to move into the room.
Use hand sanitizer at the beginning and end of class to minimize the contamination of surfaces and props..
There is an Auto soap dispenser in the washroom, one-time-use handtowels., and a foot-operated bin for used handtowels.
Instructions will be delivered verbally & through demonstration. Physical cueing will be limited as much as possible.
At end of class, wipe down all props, your mat, and all hard surfaces touched during class. Clorox wipes or similar will be provided. Fold and take your mat and towel with you to leave. After class, exit will be one person at a time.
No congregating or conversing on the property outside of the studio before or after class.
Areas of common contact will be sanitized between classes (eg. lights switches, washroom fixtures, doorknobs.
Safety protocol will be adjusted as any new guidelines come into effect through the BC Provincial Health Branch.
Thank you to all students for your understanding and co-operation!
