POLICY + ETIQUETTE
To bring the best experience to your yoga practice, please review the following expectations of our studio.
Joyful Yoga has the best intentions for our clients, instructors, guest speakers and partners. Our policies are set with them in mind.
Thank you for helping us preserve a sacred space of integrity, mindfulness, and compassion!
* Cell phones must be turned off or on silent so as not to disrupt the class, and should preferably be left out of the studio with your other belongings. We want you to create quiet space from all of the distractions!​​
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* Classes run on time, please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled. Please bring only necessary items into studio, use of cubbies are encouraged. For the safety and security of our clients and studio, the interior doors are locked when class begins. Arrival prior to class start time is required.
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* We ask that shoes please be left in the welcome room and not worn on the studio floor.
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* We understand life happens, if you can't make it to class, please cancel your class 3 hours before class start time.
In the event of a no show or cancellation inside 3 hours of start time, you will forfeit the class credit. If you are an unlimited MONTHLY UNLIMITED client, both Amethyst member and New Client Intro, you will be charged a $15 fee. Policy applies to monthly unlimited 30 day Intro to Joyful Yoga clients ($59 intro special) and Yoga Starter Package.
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* Please respect all signage at studio for health & well being. If you are not feeling well, please remain home and take extra special care of yourself, don't forget to cancel your class reservation.
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* Yoga props, blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps are available for use. Studio has a limited use of props.
For hygiene reasons, please bring and use your own yoga mat.
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* Classes and workshops (regularly scheduled and series) may be rescheduled/cancelled if minimum enrollment isn't obtained.
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* Inclement weather: Morning classes normally cancelled when Merrimack Schools are cancelled. Evening classes are normally cancelled when Merrimack Adult Ed is cancelled. Joyful Yoga may deviate from school decisions. Cancellations will be announced at least two (2) hours before class start time. Notification will be posted on Facebook. An email and text will be sent to everyone registered for class that has been cancelled.
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* Refunds are not offered for missed classes, workshops or unused class card balances. Unfortunately we are unable to offer transfers, credits, refunds or extensions to expiration dates to the class packages. If you have a medical condition that prohibits yoga, please contact the studio. (A doctors note may be required for extension)
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* Pricing is subject to review and can change without prior notice.
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* Class cards are valid for various amounts of time from date of first class attended on card. Please refer to card details.ALL class package cards must be activated within 1 year of purchase.
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* No exchanges, transfers or credits are available for unused / lost classes due non-attendance.
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* Gift Certificates cannot be exchanged for cash or refunds. Gift Certificates older than one (1) year must be redeemed in person, recipient must have hard copy of gift certificate with them. Can be used towards classes, most workshops, Joyful Yoga merchandise only or most special events. Gift Certificates cannot be used towards merchandise sold by outside partners.
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Yoga Etiquette
Clients wonder if there is such a thing, most of it is just common sense. Understanding basic yoga class tips and etiquette will help you feel more comfortable during your practice.