Frequently Asked Questions
We love our community and hearing your inquiries about True Self Yoga, so we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. Have a question that you don’t see answered below? Send us a note here.
Hot Yoga Safety & Preparation Policy
Hot Yoga classes are practiced in a heated room. Please prepare accordingly by hydrating well before and after class and listening to your body throughout practice. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or unwell at any time, we encourage you to rest or notify the teacher. Students with heat sensitivity, cardiovascular conditions, or a history of fainting are strongly advised to consult with their healthcare provider before participating. If a student experiences a heat-related illness or loss of consciousness, studio staff will contact emergency medical services (911), and medical clearance is recommended prior to returning to heated classes.
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Please bring your own towel for heated classes. We do not offer towel rentals. Towels are available for purchase if needed: hand towels for $3, bath towels for $6, and yoga mat towels for $20 (yours to keep and reuse).
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Check in with the Sauna Monitor upon arrival.
Rinse off before entering the sauna or cold immersion tubs.
Bring a towel and sit on it while in the sauna.
Leave phones and personal devices outside the sauna. Give yourself permission to disconnect.
Keep voices at a considerate volume. Oasis is a shared space, and massages may be taking place in the offices downstairs while classes are happening on the upstairs deck.
Be mindful of splashing and water around the area.
Respect each person’s experience. Some may be socializing, while others are practicing silence or stillness. If fellow guests are meditating, please take conversations outside the sauna.
Honor the space as a place for quiet, stillness, and restoration.
Stay hydrated and listen to your body. Exit the sauna or cold immersion if you feel dizzy, faint, nauseated, or otherwise unwell.
New to Elemental Yoga? Watch our video orientation here to learn more about the experience.
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We have plenty of free parking available. Please park only in TSY-designated parking spaces. Do not park in the dental office parking areas or block McKinney’s driveway. Please remember to lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.
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All students may cancel their class registration anytime up to 2 hours before class is scheduled to begin without penalty. For those canceling within the 2-hour window (or for no-shows), one class will be deducted from your package. Unlimited AutoPay and Annual Members will be charged a $20 late fee. Feel free to contact us if you’re unable to make a class!
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We highly recommend arriving to class at least 5 minutes in advance of scheduled class times to allow ample time for check-in and set-up before class begins. All of our yoga classes begin promptly at their scheduled time. Due to the size and layout of our studio, we cannot guarantee late entry to class. If you are not on-time to class, your spot may be offered to someone waitlisted for class. Our cancellation policy applies if you are late and do not make it to class. If you arrive to the studio after a scheduled class time and the door is locked, you have missed the class. Thank you for understanding.
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Doors open 20 minutes before each class.
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Locking our doors during class ensures the safety of class participants and our instructors during class time.
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It happens to the best of us! We have a lost and found chest in the Santosha Lounge, as well as a lost and found area in the Forest Room/Meditation Hall near the stairs.
Twice per month, older items from the Santosha Lounge chest are moved to a bin in the lobby. Items that remain unclaimed by the next rotation will be offered to the community for free. Please check these areas if you’ve misplaced something!
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows your body to move freely. Please be mindful of personal hygiene and body odor, and shower before class if needed. Avoid perfumes and strongly scented fragrances to help keep the studio environment comfortable for everyone.
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An open mind is always encouraged! For tangible items, bring water and a yoga mat. A yoga towel is helpful for heated classes.
Yoga mats are available to rent for $2 cash/Venmo per class.
Towels are available for purchase: hand towels for $3, body towels for $6, basic mat towels for $20, and Manduka mat towels for $68.
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Hydrate well both before and after class. It is generally recommended that if you do eat before class, you eat lightly. Give yourself 2 hours to digest meals whenever possible. That said, we believe you should take care of yourself first and foremost, so if food is in order before yoga, try a healthy smoothie or handful of nuts!
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At True Self Yoga, we strive to create a supportive and focused environment for all students. To help maintain a positive experience for our community, we kindly ask that participants in our group fitness classes meet the following age and readiness guidelines:
Minimum Age: Students must be 13 years or older to attend regularly scheduled group fitness and yoga classes.
Readiness Factors: In addition to age, we consider individual maturity, the ability to follow instructions, and the capacity to participate without disrupting the group.
If Not Ready: If a young participant is not yet ready for the group class setting, we may ask that they wait in the lobby with a parent or guardian, or consider trying again at a later date.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to support a safe and respectful space for all. If you have any questions about whether a class is the right fit for your child or teen, please reach out – we’re happy to help!