Whether you're totally new to yoga or new to infinite yoga & wellness, we invite you to explore the pages belowto gain a greater understanding of the studio, yogic practice, and expectations. Please don't hesitate to contact the Dani or if you have further questions or concerns.

For years this section was full of all kinds of questions, and your standard answers. The truth is, this practice needs to be experienced. Your practice won’t be like mine. Or anyone’s. And although I’ve taught several thousand people, some intimately, and for several years, it’s not mine to say what you will experience. You don’t need to be any certain way to practice. You don’t need to know anything to practice. In fact, I recommend you don’t. Yoga, and any of the healing modalities, should be encouraging you to listen to your own inner guidance system. To question everything. To breathe. To trust yourself. To enhance your existence. To come alive. To feel the world around you. Even if it’s just your hamstrings…. I am ALWAYS open to questions. I’m here to share information and experiences and the teachings that I have spent my time practicing and understanding. Nothing is right or wrong. You’ll never miss what’s meant for you. In the meantime:

Yoga in its most basic sense is union. It means to be yoked with God. You might not be there, yet. But I didn’t make the rules. Connection. Connection to each other. To earth. To God and all of the aspects of one’s self. To breath. Take it or leave it. Try things on. Come back to them if/when necessary.

What should I wear/bring to class?

Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move and stretch easily. When considering baggy clothes, know that you might find yourself upside down at some point. (like downward facing dog) Breathable fabrics will work best when practicing yoga. Shoes are not permitted in the studio.  Most practice in bare feet, but you are welcome to wear socks if this is more comfortable.

Bring your yoga mat, and a towel.  You are welcome to bring a journal with you to class for questions and inspirations.  We provide some yoga mats other recommended props for yoga. If you borrow a mat, we ask that you clean the mat after use, and donations are always welcomed. It is not recommended to drink water during your practice. No bags, purses, phones permitted in the practice space.

What are the benefits of yoga?

The benefits of yoga are truly endless.  With regular practice, the body quickly becomes stronger and more flexible, more mobile. Practicing increases lung capacity, circulatory health, and focus all at the same time.  This leads to better health, stamina, more awareness and consideration of choices and reactions, and increased mental capacity.  Yoga and meditation are widely used today in most medical models to treat diseases in the body, such as heart disease, diabetes, various injuries, immune disorders, and other degenerative diseases.   Additionally, yoga is widely used to treat psychological and emotional disorders associated with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.  The many benefits of yoga are available off of the yoga mat, as well.  The stronger, more flexible self shows up stronger in different aspects of relationships, occupations, families, and spirituality.  

How often should I practice yoga?

We encourage practicing yoga as often as possible. A regular practice provides amazing benefits, both physically and mentally. We suggest that you commit to a routine that works for you and your lifestyle. We encourage at least three classes per week, with the goal of creating a daily practice. Take your time and enjoy the process. Yoga is a practice and will be a perpetual and changing journey.

What is asana and pranayama?

Asana is the physical practice of yoga.  One of the eight limbs of yoga.  An asana is a pose. 

Knowing the names (english or sanskrit) of all of the poses is not necessary to practice yoga.  It is important to pay attention to how the asanas resonate in your body, listening for and utilizing alignment cues, modifications, and being mindful as you transition from asana to asana.  You should be able to breathe deeply in each pose.  If a posture causes pain, please speak with an instructor, as there are many options to make different asanas available.

Pranayama is the breathing portion of yoga which comes from the sanskrit words "prana" (life force) and "yama" (control). This is another limb of yoga.  Controlling your breath through various breathing techniques creates a bridge between the body and the mind.  Breathwork increases lung capacity, vitality, detoxes the respiratory system, tones the abdominal walls, increases mental stamina, and is useful in lowering the blood pressure, and dealing with stress and anxiety.  We use them to bring the body into balance. By observing the breath, we cultivate awareness. Cultivating awareness helps us live in the present moment, which can lead to increased clarity and decreased stress. For more information on the benefits of pranayama, check out Kirpalu's article "Why Do Pranayama?"

What to wear

Comfortable clothes that allow you to move and stretch easily. Shoes are not worn in the studio at all.  Socks can be worn, but most practice in bare feet.

What to bring

A limited number of mats are available for use.  Please be sure to properly clean mats after use, and leave them unrolled to dry.  We also recommend you bring a towel. Water can be brought but needs to be left outside. Bring as little as possible, as the space is very small. If possible, please print and fill out the New Student Waiver prior to your first visit or join us about 10 minutes early.

What to expect

We strongly recommend that you arrive 10 minutes early so you have time to sign in and get settled. On your first visit, plan to come a few minutes earlier to fill out a waiver and release, sign in, and pay for class. Web registrations are needed at this time for in studio classes, as spots are limited. In the event that a class fills to capacity, web registrations will be held until five minutes before class begins.

Arriving late is not encouraged.  The beginning of class is often used for grounding and meditation, asking for quiet and focus.  

Cell phones are not permitted in the practice space.  Not even on vibrate.  Please turn phones completely off, and leave them in the car for the duration of the practice.  

We encourage you to listen to your body during practice. You are welcome to rest and take child's pose, or lay down at any time during your practice. If you become overly tired or uncomfortable, come back to your breath and rest. This is your practice and you do not need to do every pose or hold each pose as long as the instructor suggests. You are welcome to move in and out of poses according to what your body needs. Our instructors offer plenty of modifications to help make yoga accesible to everyone. Finally, only look to other yoga students for cues on how to move through the poses; don’t compare yourself to them.  Everyone who comes to the studio is at a different point in their practice and has their own unique bodily contraints or abilities. 

We recommend you refrain from eating at least 1-2 hours before class so that you can move and breathe with ease.  

Properly hydrating the body is strongly recommended before and after practicing yoga. Drinking water during a yoga practice is not recommended. 

Please remove your shoes upon entering Infinite Yoga. They can be left outside the door on the shoe rack or inside the door in the entryway.  

sign up/in

Sign up for classes on the app/website prior to coming to practice.

Be punctual to every class

Be on time. No more than 15 minutes early, unless an appointment is made with Dani/instructor. Things happen. If late, get in and get settled and be mindful of those already practicing around you.

Leave all cell phones and belongings outside the studio

NOTHING is allowed on the practice floor other than the mat and props. All phones and bags and bottles should be left by the door or home/car.

Tell your teacher of any injuries

Inform your teacher before class of any injuries/illness that you are working with for that day. Instructors will provide modifications for your practice.

Recommended to practice on an empty stomach

This is the norm. Experiment w light amounts of food if you feel it is necessary or have conditions/beliefs around food within that window. Drinking water/anything is not recommended during practice.

Refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, or lotions

Strong smells can be distracting to other students, and even toxic. Lotions may cause slipping on the yoga mat.

PUt your items away after use

Blocks/straps/blankets/props are to be put away neatly after use in the studio.