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OUR DOORS ARE OPENING!!!!
Monday 22nd June

Hello Yoga Family,

We are so excited to be welcoming you back behind the yellow doors,
back to your sanctuary.  

Please note that there are new requirements, detailed below,
that you will need to familiarise yourself with before returning to the studio.

Please note that classes are limited to 8 students so bookings are essential.  

Our on-line studio and it's live-stream classes will continue.
Changes around the online studio and passes will be communicated in our next newsletter. 

This is our NEW studio timetable.
Please note the 6:15pm class is now 6:00pm -
to allow for cleaning between classes.
LS denotes the classes that will also be live-streamed,
jump on our app and get booking!

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DETAILS BELOW
there are new requirements for students including
STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN YOGA MAT
and more...
 


IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:

Hygiene & Infection Control

We are so looking forward to welcoming you home to the studio.
We are moving into the next phase and will continue to adapt as required.
Hygiene and Infection Control continues to be of utmost importance.
These essential guidelines have been created to ensure we work together to look after the health and safety of our students, teachers and community at The Retreat Yoga Studio.

STUDENTS, Please familiarise yourself with the following:
 

DO NOT COME TO THE STUDIO IF YOU ARE UNWELL

If you are unwell at all, please do not come to the studio.  Our online-studio is there for you.
 

CLASSES MUST BE BOOKED VIA OUR APP OR WEBSITE

You must pre-book classes via our app or website (we have very limited spaces) and this will assist with “contact tracking”.
 

FOR NOW, DO NOT LINGER AT THE STUDIO BEFORE OR AFTER CLASS.

Please arrive no more than 10 mins early for class, please exit in a timely manner.  
 

WAIT FOR THE TEACHER TO INVITE YOU IN 

If a class is finishing when you arrive, please wait for the teacher to invite you in after the previous class has exited and surfaces have been cleaned.
 

SANITISE YOUR HANDS

As you enter, please sanitise your hands.


MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING

Please maintain social distancing (1.5 meters) at all times: 

Including when waiting to enter, reception, shoe area and when exiting - we ask you practice patience and curtesy during these times. Please do your best to stay on your mat during your time at the studio.
 

WEAR SLIP ON SHOES :)

Please consider wearing slip on shoes to prevent delays in our reception area on entering and exiting as we maintain social distancing.

 

WE WILL TAKE YOUR TEMPERATURE ON ARRIVAL

As you check-in, we will check your temperature with a TGA approved infrared thermometer, if you record a temp over 37.2, you will be asked not to practice.
 

AVOID CASH TRANSACTIONS

Please avoid Cash Transactions - all passes can be bought online and products with a credit card. 
 

BYO YOGA MAT - NO YOGA MATS ARE PROVIDED 

You must have your own yoga mat to practice and you must take it home after class.

 

BRING TOWELS TO COVER STUDIO PROPS

You must have your own props OR a large towel and a small towel to cover our props - studio props can not be used without being covered.
 

BYO WATER AND BOTTLE

Our kitchen is closed, You will need your own water and water bottle.
 

SNEEZE, COUGH, FACE ETIQUETTE

If you need to sneeze or cough, please do so into your elbow or a tissue (which must be placed in the bin) and then disinfect your hands immediately.  Please avoid touching your face.
 

OTHER THAN MAT AND PROPS/TOWELS, BRING AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE WITH YOU

Other than your mat and prop/towels, please bring very little with you as you will keep your belongings beside your mat.  Consider just your car key as we want to keep the studio as clutter free as possible to minimise distraction when we practice. (make sure you lock your car and place items out of site).  Make sure you take all of your belongings home with you.
 

LEAVE IN A TIMELY MANNER

It is important that you leave in a timely manner to allow cleaning between classes.  

THE STUDIO

Student numbers will be limited per class to allow appropriate space (1.5 metres) between mats.

Hand sanitiser (70-75% alcohol) will be available as you enter, near the kitchen and in the studio space.

Hand wash and paper towel for thorough hand washing is available in our ground floor bathroom and downstairs change room.

Signs and floor markings will help guide social distancing.

No studio blankets, eye pillows, cups, straps will be used.  

Our kitchen and shower are closed.

Other studio props, if used, will be covered.

Students will use their own mats.

All teachers:

  • have undertaken the Australian Government’s online 30 minute infection control training “COVID-19”
  • will clean and disinfect the studio between classes.
  • will wash and disinfect their hands before each class. 
  • Will take your temperature on arrival
  • will not move around the room while teaching - we will keep our distance of 1.5 metres.
  • will not touch you - there will be no physical assists.
  • will not offer deep exhaling pranayama / breathing practices.
  • will not teach if they are unwell.

A program of additional and regular cleaning duties has been developed and implemented that complies with the Australian Government’s environmental cleaning and disinfection principles for COVID-19.  We will be using exceptional medical grade cleaning products including Viraclean.

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Farewell to 2 beautiful teachers....


The lovely Sasha has her last class this Sunday at 9:30am (21 June).  You may wish to join that class and wish her well as she takes a sabbatical from yoga teaching.  Sasha will be back and will do covers when she can, but for now is taking time for herself.  We love you, will miss you, and look forward to sharing space with you again soon.  All the very best with all you have on the horizon lovely x

The following weekend, Nadege has her last 2 classes, Saturday 1pm and Sunday 1pm (27 & 28 June).  You may wish to join her last classes and send her off with lots of love as she begins a new and wonderful journey into motherhood.  We love you Nadege and send you all the love in the world as you embark on this new journey.  We cant wait to hear the news of our yoga baby..... Take care beautiful x

LOST PROPERTY

Please claim your lost property.  Email me and i'll put it aside for you.
Please note we do not store mats at the studio.  
Items not claimed will be discarded or given to the op shop next Monday.

these items include prescription rayban sunglasses, a grey coat, a very small black t-shirt.
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