FAQs

Absolutely! You have to start somewhere, and we are glad to have you start with Peaceful Yoga!

Most of our classes are all-levels, which means they accommodate everyone from beginners to advanced students. We are a no-compete studio, which means we aren’t here to show off—just to SHOW UP!

You are welcome to bring your own mat, or we have mats at the studio. We offer any props that you may need, but you are also welcome to bring your own. And we recommend that you bring a water bottle (reusable is best!).

Wear comfortable, breathable workout clothes. Be prepared to be barefoot – socks without grips should not be worn to avoid slipping.

Mat rental is free. You may also purchase a mat at the studio or bring your own.

We do offer any heated classes. These are “Bikram” style yoga classes with the traditional 26 poses repeated 2 times each. These classes are the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday am Warm Hatha, taught by a Bikram trained teacher, Debbie Franzese. In all our other classes we try to maintain our classes at comfortable room temperature. You can always ask the teacher to turn up or down the ceiling fan or th AC if it is bothering you.

Registering for your first class is easy!  Sign up for your intro offer, and learn all about your first steps HERE (put in link to new student intro offer page). You can register online in our Class Schedule. You are also welcome to arrive 15 minutes early for your first class, and we will help you sign up at the front desk. 

We love all brand new beginner yogis! All of our Level 1/2 classes are accommodating to beginners. When you take your first yoga class, be sure to let the instructor know that you are new to yoga and they can assist you with anything you need. We also offer a Beginners 101 class that is a great place to start as well as our Yoga Foundations class – which is for the student who is not new to yoga but need a refresher.

We have a 1-hour cancellation policy for in-person classes. This policy is to ensure that fellow students are able to access class spots and teachers are fairly compensated for their classes. To cancel your reservation, sign in to your account at least 1 hour prior to class time and follow the cancellation instructions.

If you cancel your reservation more than 1 hours prior to class, you will not incur a penalty. If you cancel your reservation within 1 hour of class or do not show for a class, it is considered a “late cancel”. For class card holders and single class purchases, a class will be deducted from your account. For unlimited members, you will be charged a $15 late cancellation fee to the credit card on file. No exceptions, please. We appreciate your consideration.

You can sign up to join the waitlist for a class if the class’s slots are all full. When a spot in the class becomes available, the system will automatically send an email to the first person on the waitlist, asking them to confirm that they want to be booked into the class. Each person has 10 minutes to confirm if they want to be booked into the class before the system moves to the next customer on the waitlist. You can see where in line you are on the waitlist as well. The system won’t automatically email anyone if it’s less than an hour to class time, which is after the waitlist cut-off. Customers who don’t have an email as their contact option will not be contacted. However, if you want the email to ensure you get a quick notification, you can add your email to your profile on our website!

For your safety and for the consideration of other students, we do not accept late entry into classes 10 minutes after their start times. Some teachers may not allow you to enter late due to the much shorter class time, and for your own safety, as missing the warmups can lead to injury.

Yes, all of our 10 class Plans have a 4 month expiration from the purchasing date. Kindly note that there are no exceptions.

Monthly and 4 class/month memberships are set up with our automatic billing system. They have an initial 3-month commitment. After 3 months, you may cancel your membership at any time. Memberships may be frozen annually, for 1-3 months.. There is no fee for a membership freeze. You may email peacefylyoga32@gmail.com to request a Freeze or Cancellation Form. Please give 7 days notice for any Freeze or Cancellation requests, otherwise we cannot confirm it will be processed in time.

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You don’t have to limit yourself to just prenatal yoga classes. You can continue to attend all of your favorite yoga classes by simply following these 10 tips and modifications for your practice.

1. Props are your new best friends.

As your baby (and belly) grows, your center of gravity changes and so will your balance. I always encourage my pregnant students to never go to the “edge” of any pose. Use blocks, blankets, and straps liberally to keep all of the postures gentle, easy, and comfortable.

2. Drink water.

In many yoga traditions, it is encouraged to refrain from drinking water during your practice in order to “stoke the inner fire”. However, when you are expecting, always sip water to stay hydrated throughout the class.

3. Avoid deep twisting.

Your belly needs space during this time, so avoid compressing your middle. Try to refrain from “closed” twists that close off your midsection or chest area. Gentle “open” twists are absolutely fine – those twists that rotate your heart open and away from the midline.

4. Take a wider stance.

As your balance shifts and your middle expands, you will be happier in poses with a much wider stance. Step your feet wider for poses like chair, Tadasana, and standing forward folds. Always keep in mind that you are making space for the baby while you’re in the pose!

5. Be mindful while you stretch.

When you are pregnant, your body produces hormones that help relax and loosen the joints and ligaments. Because of this, it is easier to pull a muscle or overdo it in a stretch. Always err on the side of caution, and refrain from going to your max in any stretching pose. Add a nice soft bend of the knees for any forward fold stretch.

6. Avoid lying on your belly.
After your first trimester, your belly will be growing and it won’t feel comfortable to compress your belly. When the rest of the class is doing poses that require lying on the belly, you can remain on all fours taking cats/cows. Or even better, enjoy some time in a wide-legged child’s poses.

7. Exercise caution with inversions.
Most yoga instructors will encourage you to refrain from inverting while pregnant, but there are some exceptions to the rule: if you are extremely comfortable in your inversion practice pre-pregnancy, you may continue to do them. However, practice them by the wall for safety and only hold them for 30 seconds or less. I enjoyed inversions throughout my pregnancies but in very gentle, limited doses.

8. Take your savasana on your side or on a reclined bolster.
Lying flat on your back can increase the risk of compressing the vena cava inferior, a vein that brings blood flow to the baby. Consider setting up your savasana on a reclined bolster (it’s absolutely lovely!), or simply lay on your left side curled up in a fetal position.

9. Minimize abdominal work.
Now is the time to fully embrace the blooming of your belly, and giving your little one the space that they need. Swap out full planks with planks on your knees, keep your feet on the ground in navasana, and do some stabilizing and breath work while everyone else is doing sit-ups.

10. Trust and listen to your body.
Every pregnancy and every woman is different. Ultimately, listen deeply to your body as you move through your practice and it will tell you when something isn’t for you. Trust your instincts, and always exercise caution. Use this time to celebrate the miraculous process your body is undertaking, and honor that with your choices on your yoga mat.