April 7, 2022
Body Aligned Studio Etiquette
Adhering to specific etiquette in the studio makes for a more pleasurable experience for everyone. But you can’t adhere to what you don’t know! So, here is a handy list of standard practices at Body Aligned for your convenience.
At first glance, this list may look intimidating. But I can assure you that it all boils down to one thing: Be considerate of others!
What to wear (and what not to wear):
- Ladies, wear form-fitting clothing so that we may observe your musculature. Please, no loose shirts. (When performing an exercise in inverted or even in a quadruped position, a loose shirt may expose more of your body than you intend.)
- Men, please wear compression shorts under your workout shorts to maintain modesty in certain positions.
- Wear clean, non-slip socks within the studio space. (For your convenience, fashionable grip socks are on sale in the reception area.)
- Long hair should be tied back.
- Please do not wear lotions or body oils as they can be quite challenging to remove from the equipment.
- Please avoid perfume or scented products — out of an abundance of consideration for fragrance-sensitive clients.
- Wear minimal makeup as makeup can stain the upholstered equipment.
- Please, do not wear workout clothing with metal decoration, buckles, buttons or zippers, as they can damage the equipment.
- Keep jewelry to a minimum for your safety (as well as the safety of the equipment and your jewelry).
Before your session:
- Please do NOT come to a session if you are ill. Stay home. Especially if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- If you (or anyone you have had contact with) have tested positive for COVID-19, please follow the current CDC guidelines before returning to the studio.
- Respect the 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cannot come into the studio for your session, please contact us as soon as possible to either arrange an in-home session over Zoom or reschedule, if necessary.
When you arrive:
- Please be mindful of the environment as you enter and enter quietly. Other clients may be working on their mind-body connection and should not be distracted.
- Street shoes are NOT ALLOWED within the equipment area of the studio. Instead, please change into your non-slip socks at the front reception area upon entry. (You may see an instructor wearing shoes, but they are indoor shoes only and do not track in dirt from the outside.)
- Turn OFF your cell phone ringer.
- Store your personal items either in the cubby boxes or lockers — not on benches or chairs.
- If you are late for your session, please be considerate to join the class or your instructor without disturbing others. (Unlike other Pilates studios, we do not turn you away if you are late. However, we do ask that you create as little disruption as possible.
During your session:
- Before your session begins, let your instructor know about any recent injuries or changes in your body.
- While we encourage questions and a friendly atmosphere, please do not chat throughout your group class. Stay in the moment with your mind-body connection and allow others to do the same.
- Please keep voices at a minimum!! Politely share the space with others.
- Do not eat food on the equipment. (Duh.)
- We encourage you to stay well-hydrated. Feel free to bring your own water bottle, which you may fill up from our water dispenser.
After your session:
- After your group class, please retrieve a bottle of sanitizing solution and a cloth from the cart by the kitchen. Carefully spray your mat, machine (including the handles) and whatever accessories you used. Then wipe them dry for the next client.
- If you need assistance scheduling your next appointment or have any questions, please move the conversation to the reception area so as not to disturb other clients.
- Please exit quietly, using the same consideration with which you entered. The next group of clients will be beginning their sessions and trying to create their own space of concentration and peace.
Any questions, give us a call or text 813-253-3161.
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