Class Information

Essential Information

• Bookings NOW IN STUDIO OR LIVE ONLINE upon request. Bookings can be made up till an hour before class starts, but best to book early to secure your spot as we have max. 8/class. Note: we have 24 cancellation policy. 
• Passes must be purchased before booking. Cash or bank transfer payments available. Email [email protected] if you need assistance with bookings.
• Yoga mats & other props are complimentary use, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.
• Bring a water bottle. We provide non-chlorinated fresh cold well-water.
• Remove your shoes at entry. Please leave shoes outside if it’s not raining.
• Wear clothing that is comfortable so that you can easily move in.
• Place belongings in cubbies, then choose a mat to relax on until we start the class.
• If it’s your first class, please arrive 5 minutes early to fill out our waiver and questionnaire. Emergency contact details will be requested. You can update this in your Yoga by Karma Punchpass.
• Notify your teacher before class if you have any injuries or health conditions.
• If you are pregnant it is advised you inform your teacher before your booked class and attend either Pregnancy Yoga or Yoga Restorative to ensure your needs are met.
• FYI – there’s now a roundabout at Main S. Road & Waterholes Road & a new intersection/bridge at Hamptons Rd & Waterholes Road. Waterholes Rd is a dark road at night, so please drive carefully. Bold 804 numbers are on our silver letter box post. There’s also a wooden Yoga by Karma sign at the start of the drive. See map here.
• PARKING: At the end of the gravel drive veer right following the parking signs. Please park in front of our ‘P’ signs. If the parking lot is full please continue straight & follow ‘overflow parking’ & park in front of the ‘P’ signs.
• From the parking lot, follow the Yoga by Karma signs walking down the white stone path to get to the studio – please feel free to help yourself to the umbrellas if it is raining.
• Cell phone reception is not ideal (Spark/Vodafone is the best). Ask your teacher if you need to connect to wifi. Cell phones should be switched to silent, but if you need to take a call, please excuse yourself to the bathroom or outside. We understand life happens!
• If you are new to yoga or our studio and you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

What does the class involve?

Each class begins with one of our qualified, experienced and passionate teachers welcoming you in our doors. Either choose a mat or replace one with yours. Our hygienically clean props are set up at the start of class. Once you are settled in a spot, you’re guided into becoming present & grounded to assist you with leaving your day at the door. Your teacher will direct a warm up and ease you into a class progression that may follow a theme. Breath awareness will be encouraged throughout your practice. Options and modifications for postures will be demonstrated to suit your individual needs. Please speak up if a posture ‘doesn’t feel right’. Our teachers are unique and they all offer a variety of different styles of yoga, so please check out the teacher profiles for further information.

Apart from ‘courses’, the class content is repeated for 2 weeks giving you the opportunity to practise your yoga with more confidence.

To gain all the benefits yoga has to offer, it is recommended you maintain consistent & dedicated practice through regular attendance or practice at home. A minimum of 2 classes/week is the recommendation to experience the benefits.

Yoga Etiquette

• Try to be punctual to each class. However, late comers are welcome as we understand life happens. Please walk in quietly if you are late.
• Wash or hand sanitiser as soon as you arrive.
• No shoes in the studio please. Socks or bare feet okay.
• You’re more than welcome to ask questions & request more feedback to assist you throughout the class.
• Be mindful of using strong smelling deodorants and perfumes.
• Try to stay for the guided meditation practice (Savasana) at the end of class. If you need to leave early, it is better to leave before Savasana. Please let your teacher know if you need to leave before the Savasana starts.
• Never by shy to communicate your needs to your teacher.
• Don’t come in if you are sick.