Studio Etiquette
for Indoor and Outdoor Classes
Check-In & Arrival
✨ Check in before class. Please stop by the front desk to check in before setting up your mat in the studio or on the deck.
✨ Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Classes start on time, and late arrivals will not be able to join once class has begun. Arriving early gives you time to settle in, connect with your breath, and respect the sacred space of those already in meditation.
Creating a Sacred Space
✨ No Cell Phones/ Smart Watches. Our studio is a phone-free sanctuary. Please silence or turn off your devices and place them in a cubby before class. Refrain from using smartwatches during practice—disconnecting from the outside world allows for deeper connection within, and allows us to hold a safe space together.
✨ Respect the practice as a moving meditation. Keep conversations before and after class to honor the shared experience. If you have questions, our teachers are always happy to connect! Looking for personalized guidance? Ask us about Private Yoga sessions.
✨ Stay for Savasana. Savasana is an integral part of the practice—the space where everything integrates. Leaving early disrupts both indoor and outdoor classes. If you must leave due to an emergency or special circumstance, let your teacher know beforehand and set up near the exit for a quiet departure.
Personal Hygiene & Consideration for Others
✨ Practice good hygiene. Yoga is a close-contact practice, and body odor—whether from sweat, perfumes, or essential oils—can be distracting to others. Please arrive fresh, wear clean clothes, and be mindful of strong scents in the studio.
✨ Deodorant is a personal choice. We respect that not everyone chooses to use deodorant. However, if you prefer not to, consider alternative ways to minimize body odor, such as washing with antibacterial soap before class, wearing moisture-wicking or odor-neutralizing fabrics, and using natural odor-absorbing products like baking soda or magnesium sprays.
✨ Wipe down your mat after class. Help keep our space fresh by cleaning your mat and any sweat that may have pooled around it.
Studio & Community Guidelines
✨ Remove your shoes before entering the studio. Place them under the bench or in a cubby and get comfy—you’re home now!
✨ Store your belongings in cubbies. Personal items can be placed inside the studio cubbies. Wild Heart Yoga is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
✨ Age Requirement: 16+. Students under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a minor waiver before practicing. For inquiries about yogis under 16, click here.
✨ Minors may not be left unattended. For safety reasons, children cannot be left alone in the lobby or anywhere on studio property. Thank you for understanding.
Parking Information
✨ On-site parking is available. You can park in front of the studio or in the lot behind it.
✨ Important Parking Restrictions:
No parking in the Westlake Medical Center lot before 5 PM, Monday–Friday. They will tow.
You may park in the Westlake Medical Center lot any time on Sundays, after 1 PM on Saturdays, and after 5 PM on weekdays.