Is it OK to eat before class?
It's good to drink plenty of water before and after class but try to come to class with an empty (or nearly empty) stomach.
Is someone there at the studio all day?
No. We are a small neighborhood studio and we're not there throughout the day. The doors are open 15 minutes before each class. Get there early so that you don't feel rushed. Most classes are 75 minutes long.
What class are for me?
If you have never done yoga before try Yoga Basics which will give you all the information you need to feel comfortable and confident as you begin yoga. After you’re comfortable with the basics, feel free to attend Open or Level I classes. From there feel free to explore and ask questions.
What happens if the weather is bad?
You can check to see if we have cancelled class because of the weather by visiting our WebScheduler .
What is the WebScheduler?
The WebScheduler is our online studio management system. You can login to the system to purchase class cards, make appointments, see an up to the minute class schedule with substitutions or cancellations, see a history of your attendance, and more. Visit the WebScheduler and have a looksy!
What should I bring to class?
We recommended to bring your own yoga mat but if you don’t have one we have one you can use. Other than that, you don't need bring anything to your yoga class.
What should I wear to class?
Wear comfortable clothes and take off your shoes. You may find form fitting clothing is best as it stays out of your way as you move through poses. Limit use of perfume just before class.
What's the best way to contact the someone at the studio?
The best way to contact someone is to send an email to
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Second best way is to leave a message at 314-421-9642. The email is checked many times throughout the day and the voice mail is checked once a day. That said, we do take the weekends off so if you leave a voicemail on Friday at 5pm you most likely won't hear back until Monday morning.
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$20 is a lot for me. Can I give less?
You are welcome to give whatever you feel is right for you. $20 suggested donation amount, but this is a suggestion. If you have no money to give right now, that is fine as well. Please don't let that keep you from coming.
I am new to yoga. Can I still come?
Yes, yes and yes! We do not mind if you do 1 of every 12 salutation! We do not mind if you sit in silent meditation. You are even welcome to come and be an onlooker. Whatever you feel comfortable doing is alright. That said, yoga instructors will be at the event milling about and at anytime if you feel you need help or a helpful suggestion you can raise your hand and someone will come round to assist you.
Where does the money go?
The focus of the event is creating peace, not raising money for peace. The money you give first goes to providing production costs for this beautiful experience and then to provide "seed" money for next year's event in St Louis. Then we team with all of the other cities around the world to be sure that everyone's costs are covered. Anything left over is then pooled together and given to a non-profit for peace organization that we choose together.
"We are not Fund Raisers. We are Yogis intent on creating Peace through YOGA, and sending the message to the community, the yogis themselves, and the people of the world, that each one of us is responsible for creating PEACE ... we cannot leave it to the world's leaders who think peace is achieved through war, violence, and destruction. And peace only comes through creating balance inside ... hence the practice of Yoga, and in the demonstration of 108 Sun salutations, specifically designed to enliven all aspects of the body's systems and organ....a profound inner harmony and balance is created, and the result is greater inner peace, and for some a profound inner peace. This is what we are offering to the world and the local Yoga communities. This understanding and this direct experience. "
This year, 2009, the proceeds go to City Seeds here in St Louis. Read about them here.
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