Frequently Asked Questions
Beginner's Questions
I've never done yoga before. Which class should I go to?
Do I need to have a yoga mat?
How many times per week should I take class?
What should I wear?
General Questions
Do I need to have my own mat?
How big are your classes?
Should I attend the same classes every week?
Do I need to sign-up before I come to class?
I need to cancel a workshop registration that I made. Can I receive a refund?
Does your class schedule change every month?
Membership Questions
Do I have to start my membership on the first day of the month?
How do I start a membership?
Is membership required for students?
How do I cancel, suspend, or change my membership?
Questions About Yoga Mats
Do I Need to Have My Own Mat?
Where can I buy a yoga mat?
How do I wash my yoga mat?
Why is my new mat so slippery?
Yoga & Pregnancy
Can I do yoga while pregnant?
Do you have any class for pregnant women?
Other Questions
What is Hatha Yoga?
Do you sell yoga mats, yoga clothing, yoga accessories, etc.?
Do you rent your space out for workshops or other classes?
Is there a way for students to give feedback to the studio?
Are you hiring yoga teachers?
Beginner's Questions
I've never done yoga before. Which class should I go to?
Basic Yoga is appropriate for most beginners. Check the class schedule to see when the next Basic Yoga classes are scheduled. If you are out-of-shape, very stiff, or injuried, you should start out with one of the Gentle Yoga classes. On the other hand, if you're very fit and flexible, you may enjoy starting out at a Flow class. More information for beginners is available on our Beginners Page.
Do I need a mat?
First-time students may borrow a mat for free at their first class. After the first class, students are required to bring their own mat to class. If you don't have your own, you can rent one of ours for $1 per usage. We also sell yoga mats for $18 and up.
How many times per week should I take class?
We recommend taking classes 3 times a week, or less if you're supplementing with home practice. Many of our students make a commitment to attending the same 3 classes per week, and others just come when it's convenient.
What should I wear?
No special clothing is required to do yoga. Just wear comfortable clothing that isn't too baggy and doesn't restrict movement. In general, a T-shirt or tank-top is appropriate, with sweats, stretch-pants, or shorts on bottom. Yoga is done with bare feet, so please come with clean feet, and plan to remove your shoes and socks when you arrive.
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General Questions
Do I need to have my own mat?
Students are required to bring their own mat to class. If you don't have your own, you can rent one of ours for $1 per usage. Brand new students are allowed to use a rental mat for free when they come to their first class. We also sell yoga mats for $18 and up.
How big are your classes?
Class sizes can vary greatly, from 5 to 45 students. January and February always bring a flock of new yoga students, and our prime-time classes sometimes fill to capacity. If the prime-time classes are too full for you, you'll find more space at the less-popular times: Monday-Friday 7am, 9am, and 7pm.
Keep in mind that the fullest classes are Mon-Thu 5:30, and Sat-Sun 9:00 & 11:00. During these classes, be prepared to have less than 12 inches of space between your mat and your neighbors' mat. If you're early, be kind to others and make room for those who come in after you. If you're late, seek out a gap between mats, and kindly ask your new neighbors if they wouldn't mind making room. Our studio floor has subtle "mat lines" on the ground, which must be used to fit everybody sometimes.
Should I attend the same classes every week?
This is entirely your choice. Our weekly classes are all drop-in style, so it's not necessary to attend the same classes from week to week. Some students commit themselves to attending the same classes every week, while others just come when it's convenient. We also hold regular workshops and courses for those who prefer a more structured week-to-week course.
Do I need to sign-up before I come to class?
No, you can just show up to the class you want to attend. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out a registration form, or print the form on this website and fill it out in advance.
Does your class schedule change every month?
Our weekly schedule is generally consistent throughout the year, with only minor changes from month to month. The printed class schedules indicate the month that they were last updated. Our website schedule is always up-to-date, and many of our regular students have this page bookmarked: www.tucsonyoga.com/schedule.php.
I need to cancel a workshop registration that I made. Can I get a refund?
Please read our Cancellation Policy for details on workshop cancellations.
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Membership Questions
Do I have to start my membership on the first day of the month?
No, memberships can start on any day of the month, and you can choose the day of the month you want your automatic payments to be.
How do I start a membership?
Go to our Membership Page and sign up online.
Is membership required for students?
No, membership is one of several payment options, along with the other payment options listed on our Prices Page.
How do I cancel, suspend, or change my membership?
Please see our Membership Management page for more information.
Questions About Yoga Mats
Do I Need to Have My Own Mat?
Beginners attending class for the first time can use a rental mat for free. After that, you are required to bring your own mat, or else pay $1 rental fee for ours. (Note: This is a new policy beginning March 1, 2008.)
Where can I buy a yoga mat?
At our studio, we sell high-quality thick yoga mats for $18 and up. We like to keep the price low, so we are not currently selling eco-friendly mats. However, in consideration of the PVC-related pollutants in yoga mats, we recommend eco-mats available at many sources, including yogaaccessories.com and The Yoga Site.
How do I wash my yoga mat?
Standard yoga mats are surprisingly durable, and you can wash your mat alone or with clothing in a front-loading washing machine. (Note: eco-mats tend to be too fragile for machine washing). You can also dry your mat in the dryer, but it takes a long time for them to get completely dry. Usually they need to hung and air-dried for a day.
Why is my new mat so slippery?
This is a common problem with brand-new yoga mats. Two possible solutions are washing the mat, and breaking it in. To wash the mat, put it in a front-loading washing machine, without soap, running it more than once if necessary, and hang it up to dry for at least 24 hours. To break your mat in, just use it to the best of your ability, and the most slippery part of the surface will begin to wear off.
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Yoga & Pregnancy
Can I do yoga while pregnant?
Yoga can be great for pregnancy, but it can also pose risks if you attend the wrong class, or do the wrong postures. It's important to be well-informed if you plan to take yoga classes while pregannt. Please read our Yoga & Pregnancy Page.
Do you have prenatal yoga classes?
Our Gentle Yoga classes are appropriate for pregnant women. Find more information at our Yoga & Pregnancy Page.
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Other Questions
What is Hatha Yoga?
Contrary to popular belief, Hatha Yoga is not a "style" of yoga. Hatha describes any practice of yoga postures - therefore a Hatha Yoga class is simply a yoga class with physical movement. It encompasses the vast majority of yoga practiced in the United States. For example, Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Bikram Yoga are some of the many styles of Hatha Yoga. We choose to call our classes Hatha because our instructors come from diverse yoga backgrounds and all our classes incorporate a blend of styles, varying from one teacher to the next.
Do you sell yoga mats, yoga clothing, yoga accessories, etc.?
The only merchandise we carry is yoga mats. You can buy our mats within 15 minutes before or after our scheduled classes. For yoga clothing, gifts, and a wider mat selection, check out the Namaste store on Speedway.
Do you rent your space out for workshops or other classes?
No, we used to, but not anymore now that we only have one room.
Is there a way for students to give feedback to the studio?
Yes, feedback is encouraged and is always kept confidential. Email it to us at ty@tucsonyoga.com.
Are you hiring any more yoga teachers?
If you're interested in working at our studio please click here for information.
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