Articles address the etiquette of Chicago yoga classes
Being new to a fitness class isn't always easy, not least because being a novice often means knowing very little about the exercise techniques that you're expected to do. Likewise, being unfamiliar with the etiquette of group workout sessions may make it hard to avoid offending others, which is why one newspaper recently released a list of dos and don'ts for Chicago yoga classes.
Published in the Chicago Tribune, the article ran through a handful of practices to avoid when taking beginners Chicago yoga. This list is the latest in a long line of yoga etiquette rules chronicled by news organizations like the Yoga Journal (YJ) and the health website FitSugar.
Below are a few basic tips, cobbled together from these sources.
1. Turn off your cellphone. Don't set it to vibrate. Turn it off. The YJ notes that a ringing cellphone can break the mood of every single person in a quiet yoga classroom. Besides, if you're committed to mindfulness and internal exploration, you can go an hour without texting or checking Facebook.
2. Arrive on time. All three sources suggest being punctual, for much the same reason that cellphones are a no-no – namely, you don't want to break anyone's concentration.
3. Bring a towel in case you happen to sweat on a mat or on the floor.
4. Wear the right clothes. As the Tribune emphasizes, it is important to wear attire that fits your regimen. If you are taking mindfulness yoga, for example, be sure to wear a long-sleeved, loose-fitting shirt and long pants woven from organic fibers.
5. Be sure you put on the right pair of shoes after class. Don't accidentally walk off in someone else's footwear, FitSugar warns.
6. Stay clean. Keep body odor to a minimum for the sake of other noses. Also, don't drench yourself in cologne or perfume, the Tribune adds.
7. Finally, accept the free trial period. Yoga studios want you to see if their classes are a good fit for you. If they offer a free trial, go for it. That way, everyone wins!
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