FAQs and COVID-19

Preparation for in-person classes

COVID-19 health and safety protocols
The health and safety of those using HYD Studio is our priority. The following measures are in place:

Do not attend class if you feel unwell. Those with cold or flu-like symptoms will be asked to leave the studio
There will be no cash transactions. Please pay HYD or your teacher by direct deposit
Bring your own equipment to class - blanket, mat, block etc.
Observe the entry and exit signs which provide important health and safety advice
Use hand sanitiser on entering and leaving the studio
To assist tracing processes in case of COVID-19 infection, complete the name and contact details form on arrival
Maintain 1.5m social distancing when in the studio
There will be no physical adjusting of students by the teacher
Cover your face if coughing or sneezing
Do not touch your face with your hands
The studio floor, bathroom, bench surfaces, storage units and door handles will be cleaned after each class
Please do not touch the walls (otherwise they will need to be cleaned).

Standard preparations

Wear comfortable stretchy clothing
All classes conducted in barefeet
Try not to eat for at least 3 hours
and not to drink for 30 minutes prior to class
Arrive to class about ten minutes before starting
Switch your mobile device to flight mode or off
Leave your belongings in the storage unit provided
Set up your mat and rest in semi-supine until class starts
Advise the teacher if you have a condition which may modify how you practice (physical injury, emotional, menstruation, pregnancy, overtired, medical etc.)
Let the teacher know if you have to leave early.

Preparation for online classes

Download Zoom.us to your device
Wear comfortable stretchy clothing. All classes conducted in bare feet
Try not to eat for at least 3 hours and not to drink for 30 minutes prior to class
Arrive to class a couple of minutes prior to starting so that you can test your online connection
Advise the teacher if you have a condition which may modify how you practice (physical injury, emotional, menstruation, headache, pregnancy, illness, overtired, medical etc.)
Let the teacher know if you have to leave early
Switch your device to mute so that other attendees and the teacher are not disturbed by noises in your place of practice. Here are some video tutorials to help you with Zoom: Join a meeting and Joining and configuring Audio and Video.

Look down not up
Keep arms/hands on hips or chest rather than away from the body
Bend your knees slightly in forward bending positions or to reach the floor when standing
Use plank instead of push up
Use plank with kneeling or straight legs instead of up dog
Use down dog with legs bent rather than straight legs