Getting Started
Sometimes beginning a yoga practice can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been inside a yoga studio. Don’t be intimidated! Below we have some information you will find helpful in taking the next step to enjoying the pleasures and benefits of yoga. And, If you can’t reach your toes, don’t worry, after just a few sessions you’ll begin to notice how your body will open up in ways that you never imagined.

First, let’s start with a common question:

What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha yoga is an ancient science of well-being used to restore inner harmony and facilitate balance and integration on all levels. The practice combines the use of physical postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation and relaxation to develop peace of mind, balance, strength and flexibility. Working most specifically with the physical body, Hatha yoga relaxes and tones muscles, massages the organs, regulates the body’s energy level, clams and centers the mind and reduces stress.

All of the yoga offered at our studio is Hatha yoga but you will see that there are many different styles of Hatha so it gets pretty confusing. If you have any questions at all about what class you should be taking, please call for a FREE 15 minute assessment. We're sure to answer all your questions. Call Lisa or Jen at the studio today 435-655-9642.

Class Style - Whether you are interested in a more traditional Hatha class where the focus is on each individual posture or a more challenging and energetic flowing style usually called Vinyasa or Flow, in which postures are fluidly linked together in a continuous and somewhat challenging sequence, Park City Yoga Studio has a variety of yoga to choose from and can help you find the style of class that best suits your needs. We also offer Gentle yoga classes at a slower pace adapted to the needs of seniors, those with injuries or limitations, or for general stress reduction. Periodically we offer Restorative, Pre-natal and Back Care yoga. Please see Class Descriptions for more info or call the studio at 435-655-YOGA (9642) to speak to one of our qualified instructors. You can read any of the class descriptions by going to our class schedule page and clicking on a specific class to see the description. Click here to see our classes.

Class Level - The levels of classes correspond to the mastery the student possesses of the yoga postures or asanas. Most of our classes have a blended level such as 1&2 or 3&4. The instructor will always give you options on how to make your practice modified or more challenging depending on what your needs are. Check our Class Levels or talk to one of our qualified yoga instructors by calling the studio at 435-655-YOGA (9642) if you aren’t sure and have questions.

Our Instructors – There are so many wonderful instructors at Park City Yoga Studio that you might have a difficult time choosing which one to take classes from. That would be a great problem to have. We suggest you try all of the instructors and don’t be afraid to talk to the instructor before or after class if you have questions on their style and always feel free to sit in on a class. You can read an instructors bio by going to our class schedule page and clicking on any of the instructors names. Click here to see our classes.

Private Sessions - Private Sessions give you the opportunity to receive personalized attention from one of our experienced instructors. They give you a chance to ask lots of questions and get lots of answers! Private Sessions also give you the experience of having a practice designed just for you... with your goals, strengths, weaknesses, and special considerations in mind. Click Here for reasons why you might want to add private sessions into your weekly practice.

Physical or Medical Issues - Please make sure you communicate any pre-existing medical problems to your teacher before class. If you are recovering from a recent injury, have a chronic muscular-skeletal issue, have severe physical limitations or are recovering from a surgical or medical procedure, you might want to consider scheduling a private session with one of our qualified instructors before joining a class.

Yoga FAQ's - Click here to to read some interesting yoga facts.

Class Etiquette
Dress should be comfortable. Wear loose-fitting or non-restrictive clothing and avoid accessories that could impede your movement. Classes are all barefoot. Please take your shoes off in the foyer and neatly place them under the bench.

We would appreciate that you not apply perfume or strong smelling lotion and deodorant before class. Please…help us maintain a FRAGRANCE FREE environment.

Arrive early enough to sign in, set up your mat and get centered.

An empty stomach will ensure you are more comfortable in class. Wait two to three hours after a meal or a half hour after a light snack or drink. Avoid sipping water during class, but drink plenty afterwards.

Yoga mats can be borrowed if you are a new student or have forgotten yours. We suggest purchasing a mat from our boutique as it signifies a commitment to your practice.

ALWAYS check in at the front desk when you get to the studio to SIGN IN and fill out the NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION, or you can fill out our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM and bring it in with you.