If you are eager to go back to yoga class during the COVID-19 pandemic, be prepared for changes.
Studios have the green light to welcome back students as part of Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan, but classes will look and feel a lot different.
There are markers, plexiglass for those coming in, and when they sign in. The provincial and municipal regulations are being followed. In Yogatown, there will be fewer people in the class and spaced out. The studio will also be using hospital-grade cleaners. The entire studio is going to be cleaned between classes from top to bottom. There is also a fogging machine to clear the air.
The yoga industry was hit due to COVID-19 where many studios were forced to increase membership and single class fees.
As for those who are not ready to practice with others yet, studios share that online classes will continue.
Some of the changes include the following:
- Social distancing markers and hand sanitizing stations are placed throughout the studio.
- Changing rooms and showers are closed.
- Toilets are available for emergency situations only.
- Hospital-grade disinfectants that are proven to get rid of viruses are used.
- Special care is given to high-contact surfaces such as handles, doorknobs, rails, light switches, lockers, bathrooms, etc.
- All staff and teachers will wear a mask and undergo health screening before visiting.
- The face mask policy of the City of Ottawa states that you can remove your mask while practicing yoga.
- There are no mat or props rentals.
- The pre-set mat locations have spaced a minimum of 2 meters or 6 feet apart from each other.
- The room will be warm, not hot.
- Teachers will lead the class from a stationary
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