Yoga South is located at 9301-A Monroe Road. It is a Charlotte address in the 28270 ZIP code but we are just north of Matthews in Greylyn Business Park.

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Yoga South is open 15-30 minutes before each regularly scheduled class and during special events. The studio is locked 5 minutes after the beginning of each class for the security of our students and staff. The studio is also open for 15 minutes after the last scheduled class.

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We offer mat and towel rentals for $2.00 each per use. We also have blocks, straps and blankets available in both studio rooms at no extra charge on a first come, first serve basis. All rental and provided accessories are washed and cleaned regularly.

We also have a small retail boutique with a range of tops and bottoms from a variety of clothing brands. We also sell a few brands of mats and mat skidless towels.

Additionally, we have refrigerated water for sale at $2.00 per bottle or fountain bottled water at $1.00 per visit for unlimited refills when you provide your own container.

We have two bathrooms, one of which contains a full shower. Both are large enough to change your clothes in and each has a chair, hooks for hanging your clothes on and various complimentary personal hygiene items.

We have a wall of cubbies for use during each class. We do not offer secured lockers as we have never had a problem with theft. We do lock the studio 5 minutes after the start of each class and it remains locked until the end of class.

We offer a variety of Vinyasa Hatha based classes.

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No, not for regularly scheduled classes. Please show up 15-20 minutes before class starts though so that we can get you registered and familiarized with the studio.

However, we consistently offer special events that do require pre-registration.

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The beautiful thing about yoga is that anyone can do it and not only that, most people can take pretty much any class as long as you keep a few important things in mind.

First of all, yoga is not about trying to achieve crazy bodily contortions or trying to get into the pose that your neighbor in class might be in. It is about exploring the edges of your ability and pushing against those edges to achieve physical progress in the practice. In any yoga class or yoga pose, you should only do as much as you personally feel you can do. You are the only person that knows your body intimately and knows when and if you are pushing yourself too far.

Second of all, there are a wide variety of yoga styles in general. We offer just a handfull of the type that we enjoy. We recommend trying all the classes that we offer to see what you like about each. Additionally, each teacher has his or her own style which often students connect to personally.

Having said that, we would recommend to a new yoga student that they first try the Slow Flow class. It is generally a slower paced, more gentle class.

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The most important thing to bring with you is an open mind and a spirit of exploration. Otherwise we have everything you need to get started from mat and towel rentals to the essential yoga gear you may decide to purchase.

Most importantly you should wear something that is comfortable and allows you to move and stretch. We recommend tighter fitting but flexible clothing as well as materials that wick moisture especially for the Hot Flow classes.

We offer a variety of Vinyasa Hatha based classes.

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We offer a variety of class passes from a drop-in rate to a monthly unlimited pass.

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We have several policies related to the passes.

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No, not for regularly scheduled classes.

However, we consistently offer special events that do require pre-registration.

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Please note that the more classes you purchase, the less each individual class costs. We do this as a way of rewarding those who commit themselves to a regular practice of yoga. Please honor this policy and enjoy the savings that your commitment derives.

If you would like to share a class pass, we offer a couples monthly unlimited package that can be shared with one other person of your choice. We will however, with a doctors note allow someone to gift their classes to another student if at any point you are physically unable to participate in any of our yoga classes.

The best way is to sign-up for our monthly e-mail newsletter and occasional important event or announcement e-mails.

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We encourage the cultivation of yoga in our own children and we urge you to do the same. However, children under the age of 13 are not permitted in class. Children over the age of 13 are permitted as long as they are accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older and are supervised so that they do not disturb other students.

Usually, yes. For serious injuries and medical conditions, please consult with your doctor before beginning a yoga practice. In general, yoga can be very therapeutic as well as very revealing. Always listen to your body and make modifications as necessary. Yoga should not be painful at any time (remember to not confuse discomfort, e.g., pushing your edges, with pain).

Please let your teacher know about any specific health issues or concerns you have before class starts.

Yes, we offer discounts to several types of customers.

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Please view our retail policy page for details.

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Yes.

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Yes. The box is usually located by the cubbies but if you need assistance finding something, please ask a Yoga South staff member for help.

These designations mean that the associated yoga teacher or yoga studio has met some minimum educational standards as defined by the Yoga Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to standards and integrity in yoga.

E-RYT and RYT are levels of "registered yoga teachers." The "E" in E-RYT stands for "experienced" and means that the teacher has completed a higher level of requirements than the RYT level.

RYS stands for "registered yoga school." Again, this means the organization, which can be looked at as a studio or an individual teacher, has met some minimum educational requirements in order to be able to teach yoga students to become yoga teachers. An RYS organization can offer programs that, upon completion by a student, allows the student to apply for the RYT designation using the RYS program as a basis for the application.

All Yoga South teachers are at a minimum RYT (or in the process of applying to be RYT) and Yoga South, via our Creative Director, Marcia Hoffheins, is an RYS.

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Please call or e-mail us if you have any questions, concerns or feedback that is not addressed here.

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