The health, wellness & safety of our community continues to be a top priority, and we ask for your assistance in keeping yourself and others safe and healthy. Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness Center is taking steps to protect our community and in addition, there are steps each person can take charge of their own health and wellness when in our spaces. We look forward to continuing to provide a safe and healthy yoga environment to our beloved yoga community.
We believe yoga is a safe and wonderful way to stay healthy. We hope that you will continue your yoga practice with us,
keeping our yoga community thriving and strong.
1. STAY HOME If you exhibit flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or a rise in temperature, please stay home. For everyone’s well-being, instructors are screened each day that they teach and if needed substitute will be provided. In the rare event a sub is not available, we will notify all registered attendees. We thank you in advance for your -understanding.
2. SURFACES: Our efforts to keep our studio germ free include cleaning and sanitizing countertops, door handles, bathroom fixtures, yoga floors, and often-touched areas every day. We will keep front door open. We are implementing a strict cleaning procedure and will be cleaning/sanitizing all touch surfaces after each class and allowing more time between classes for this procedure. We encourage you to wash your hands before and after class.
3. SANITIZATION: We will provide hand sanitizer at the front desk. Sanitizing spray is used on surfaces and in the air after yoga classes. We also “fog” the space with a safe hospital-grade sanitizer throughout the week. We suggest you wash your hands or sanitize before and after class.
4. BELONGINGS & PROPS: Please bring as little personal belongings with you as much as possible. Lock valuables in your trunk. When you enter the studio, look for the coat/shoe rack and place your shoes & any other items there. Students are advised to bring their own props with them. For Restorative Yoga and/or Pilates, bolsters must be left in the practice space and the instructor will sanitize accordingly.
5. WATER: Please bring your own water or other health beverage if needed. The water cooler continues to be available for hot/cold water for refills.
6. REGISTRATION: Students are REQUIRED to sign up for class in advance. If you prefer livestream at home, make sure you sign up for the class marked “Online”. Payments are processed online either through Mind Body OR via the Online Store prior to arriving. Please note that we no longer accept “walk ins”. Space will be limited so be sure to secure your spot asap. Please direct any questions, concerns or issues to Owner Bharati Carla at 908-208-3353 agardenofhealing@gmail.com.
7. CLASS SIZE: Classes continue to be kept small in size. If you register for the class and then cannot make it, please either use MindBody to cancel or message the center at the contact info given at least 4 hours before class. For single class pass or 3-class pass: any no shows or last minute cancellations without notice will processed as a late cancel & not eligible for rollover.
8. PPE: Masks are not required for class. You may wear your mask into the studio if you wish and once on your mat, you may remove your mask for the class in order to prevent lack of oxygen or hyperventilation. Once class is over you may return to wearing your mask. Instructors have the option to wear masks and take them off on their mats.
9. PLACEMENT OF MATS: Safe distancing practices are in order. Our floor is marked off to ensure that mats are 6 feet apart on all four sides. Students will line up the upper right corner of their mat with the L shape tape.
1O. CLASS PROTOCOLS: Please be mindful and practice Safe social distancing. Do not invade someone’s space. When you enter the studio go directly into the practice room, unless you need specific assistance, and teachers will take roll call using their phones to check students in. Aerial Yoga classes will be limited to 6 students and only intermediate/advanced aerial yoga practitioners who can safely invert without any assistance from the instructor. There will be no hands on adjustments from any instructor and instructors will stay on their mats for the duration of the class. Livestream classes will continue. Camera will be aimed at instructor only or on a student up front row if they choose. There will be a separate class link in MindBody for the livestream class. You will sign up same way and receive the link the same way.
11. BATHROOMS: We recommend using the bathroom at your home/work before you come to the studio. The bathroom is located in the hallway and shared with other businesses on the same floor.
12. LOST/LEFT BEHIND ARTICLES: Garden of Healing Yoga is not responsible for any personal items left behind at the studio.
13. REFUND POLICY: All sales are final. Class packages or workshop tuitions may be gifted to others. Cancellations may be applied to future classes and workshops.
14. LIABILITY WAIVER: All participants must sign electronically the NEW LIABILITY WAIVER POLICY via Mind Body Software or in studio.