update: coronavirus STUDIO CLOSED
As we prepare for possible interruptions to folks’ work, school and social lives, we know it’s best to be as prepared as possible for “what-if” situations. And we’d like to be as transparent as possible with you around all of the things we have been discussing over the last few days and how these changes might impact us all at Yoga Home.
We also understand that it’s frustrating because there is so much unknown and so many questions that will be answered with “well, it depends what happens.”
For us, preparedness and communication are two of the most important things we can do to help our community (which includes you!) remain as grounded as possible as we all move through this ever-shifting situation together.
COVID-19 UPDATES: March 12, 2020
Health/Sickness Protocol Staff, Teachers & Students
- Please adhere to guidance issued March 3 and continue to follow CDC guidelines with regard to staying home if you are sick. This is of utmost importance. Please read CDC guidelines: What to do if you’re sick and help mitigate spread of virus
- Should anyone in our community be diagnosed, we will be working directly with Montgomery County Health Department. We will have a communication plan in place to responsibly inform our community. We ask that you honor the need for confidentiality.
- Mat Rentals – Suspended as of March 13, 2020. In addition to Jade and lululemon mats, we now have less expensive mat options for purchase.
- Continue with all prop-cleaning protocols set on March 3, 2020 (see below)
- All cancellation policies will be waived for membership cancellations (normally 30 days written notice)
- All 10-pks will have expiration dates extended if students are unable to attend (with request from student and/or at time of purchase)
- All corporate and private class cancellation policies will be waived.
- We will continue to monitor all classes and special programming to make the most informed decisions around cancellations or consolidations, with special attention to our most vulnerable communities.
- Any changes will be posted on our website or MindBody App.
- Will be monitored case by case, in direct communication with teacher. Cancellation policy will be waived.
- Yoga Home will directly notify any registered students of any changes in schedule. Now might be a good time to log into your account on MindBody online or the MindBody app to ensure we have your correct contact information on file.
- Our online studio is a great way to stay committed to your practice if you find yourself home more in the next few weeks. Your first two weeks are free. We’ll be adding more content to our online studio over the next few weeks, as well.
- Our social media pages will keep you abreast of anything happening at Yoga Home, including upcoming events
- Our social media pages will also start to post more frequent free resources to help support you during this time (breathing exercises, practices, etc)
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
- We believe everyone has the ability and right to make the best decisions for themselves – teachers, staff and students – that are in their own best interest.
- As yoga teachers, team members and practitioners of yoga (that’s you!), we believe we have the opportunity to use the tools of yoga to stay present and grounded to life’s constant and current challenges. And to help us cultivate spaciousness, gratitude and joy!
- Please direct any questions directly to management.
- Please continue to support small, local businesses during this time.
coronavirus studio protocols – march 3, 2020
With the health and well-being of our community in mind, we’ve created the following protocols at the studio. Our commitment to creating a safe environment includes the importance of hand washing and cleaning, but also reducing the social stigma towards Chinese or other Asian American populations.
