Please be guided by our studio policies

  • Please arrive on time for class and sign in BEFORE entering the practice room. Give yourself ample time to park in downtown Palo Alto, check in at the front desk, and set up. The studio opens 20 minutes prior to the start of class.
  • Follow the sequence the instructor cues, with appropriate variations and modifications. Our classes include a final resting period at the end which is a time for stillness. If you are working on particular postures and don’t plan to follow the majority of the sequence, it can be distracting to other students and we ask that you workshop challenging postures before or after the led practice.
  • When setting up your mat, leave space between other students whenever possible.
  • Do not touch another student or their mat during practice. We recognize that our classes can get quite busy; all the same, practice body awareness and avoid bumping other practitioners.
  • Feeling sick and/or showing any symptoms (couging, sneezing, etc.)? Please skip the studio and give your body time to heal. We’ll gladly welcome you back once you’re fully well.
  • Practice quietly. Your breath and your movements might be audible to the person next to you, but quiet enough that someone across the room wouldn’t be able to hear your practice. Teachers are happy to answer any questions you have after class.
  • Please avoid entering and exiting the room during a class. If you must leave the room during class, please avoid doing so while others are balancing or holding a pose.
  • Keep your attention, including your gaze, on your own practice. If you are choosing to rest, we recommend Child’s Pose so as to not make other students feel observed.
  • We do not allow shoes, food, drinks, cell phones, or scents in the studio.
  • All children under the age of 18 must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Children under 12 must receive prior approval from management to take classes, unless the class is designated for their age group.
  • Children ages 12-16 are permitted to take unheated classes with the presence of a parent or guardian.
  • For unheated classes, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult when practicing.
  • For heated classes, children ages 16-18 may take class, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

YogaSource is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please do not bring your valuables with you to the studio.

Practice Room Guidelines

  • Check in before class. Please sign in at the front desk or on the iPad before settling in. Being signed in ensures your teachers are properly compensated.

  • Phones stay outside. Please leave your phone outside the practice room, and refrain from checking messages or otherwise using smartwatches. This helps everyone stay fully present.

  • Late arrival & quiet entry. Most Vinyasa, Power, and Strength classes allow entry up to 10 minutes late; most Restorative classes up to 5 minutes. Please enter and set up quietly, and look to the teacher for guidance on where to place your mat.

  • Room temperature & air flow. Your teacher will manage the room’s heat, fans, doors, and skylights. You’re welcome to share preferences, but please do not adjust these yourself.

  • Photos & videos. Classes may occasionally be photographed or filmed for YogaSource marketing; photo and video release is included in our student waiver. If you prefer not to appear in photos, kindly let the teacher or staff member with the camera or phone know. Additionally, only YogaSource staff and teachers are permitted to take photos during class.

  • Personal belongings. The doors are locked from the outside when staff aren’t at the front desk. While theft has never been an issue, use your judgement about where to leave belongings — and remember, phones are not allowed in the practice space. YogaSource is not responsible for lost or stolen items.