Frequently Asked Questions

Can beginners attend classes?  We welcome beginners - our classes are open to all levels. We encourage beginners to pace themselves and trust their own bodies. In time you'll build strength, focus, stamina and flexibility. The benefits of yoga do not occur overnight but the results are lasting. Will class be challenging for me?  Yes. But you determine the intensity with which you work in each pose and throughout the process. Your first few classes may be difficult. No matter what your age or experience level, this yoga will take you to your edge-and pull more out of you than you ever thought possible. How often should I practice?  Successful yoga practice requires discipline and wisdom. Consistency is the key to success. For life-changing results practice 4-6 days per week. 2-3 days per week done consistently will create transformation over time. Power yoga is more than a workout – it’s a conscious journey of discovery. What if I'm not that flexible?  We encourage you to develop a flexible mind. You don't need to be physically flexible. All you need is to focus on letting go, sweating, breathing, moving and respecting your limitations. A yoga pose will expose imbalances, as well as physical and emotional blocks. Soon the tension, and sometimes fear, will release and your range of motion will naturally increase. How does this yoga differ from other forms of yoga?  This yoga is based on intuition rather than tradition. You will discover strength and energy you never knew existed.  Yoga on Chocolate will indulge your body, mind & spirit. Does power yoga incorporate meditation? Of course. A more vigorous class is not necessarily less meditative than a slower, mellower class. The ingredients for creating a meditative state are the integrity of the teacher, and the attention the student brings to the practice.

Timeliness

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY SO THAT YOU ARE IN THE STUDIO BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS. If you are late, please wait to enter the studio until after the OM's have been chanted and once students have started moving. Enter the room very quietly so you do not disturb the students and the teacher in class. It is disrespectful to slam the door or to snap release your mat. Instead, please close the door without any sound and unroll your mat very slowly and quietly. Please do not enter the class if you are more than 10 minutes late. It is important to complete the whole yoga class for your well-being, commitment to your practice, and respect for the teacher and community. Please arrive early and do not leave class early so you can enjoy your whole experience at Yoga On Chocolate.

Ahimsa

A Sanskrit word meaning non-violence. Do no harm in thought, word, or deed. Treat everyone including managers, teachers, and other students with kindness, compassion, and respect. Practice yoga without harming your body, don't force any movements, be gentle.

Satya

A Sanskrit word meaning truthfulness. Be honest in all of your communications.

Saucha

A Sanskrit word meaning order, tidiness, or cleanliness. Please leave all of your belongings including shoes, coats, bags in the cubbies provided in the changing rooms. When you enter the studio, please set your mat in alignment with the other rows.

Cell phones/valuables

Please do not use cell phones in the yoga studio. Please leave your cell phone in the car or in your bag and make sure they are turned off. We suggest that you do not bring any valuables into the yoga studio as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

Freezing "Temporary Holding" or extending Membership Expiration Dates

A membership or class package expiration date may be adjusted only for medical reasons. It is the student's responsibility to notify the studio manager at the time of injury or illness. A statement of injury or illness must be documented in writing by a physician before any adjustment to the membership is made.  Those expiration dates may only be extended due to sickness or if injury prevents you from coming to class. We are sorry that memberships and class packages may not be extended to accommodate vacation/travel dates.

Workshop Refund/Cancellation Policy

If you cancel prior to 14 days of workshop start date, you will be issued a refund less a (TBD per workshop) administration fee. No refunds, no transfers, and no credits for cancellations within 14 days of workshop start date. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the workshop.

Class or Event Cancellation/Date Change Policy

Yoga on Chocolate reserves the right to cancel or change the date of any class, workshop, or retreat. We will do our best to notify participants in a timely manner if this occurs. Only on very rare occasions do we have to close the studio due to inclement weather or a national holiday. If there is a lot of snow and it is dangerous driving on the roads, please first call the studio to see if we are holding class that day. We update the online class schedule when there are class changes or class cancellations.

Returned Check Policy

All returned checks are subject to a processing fee of $25. This fee along with the original amount of the check is due within seven business days of the official notification from Yoga on Chocolate. The total is to be paidonly by cash, credit card, money order, or certified bank check. A "hold" will be placed on the student's YOC account until acceptable payment has been received.

Credit Cards

There is a $15 minimum charge for all Credit Card transactions. Yoga on Chocolate accepts the following: Master Card, Visa, American Express & Discover. We also accept PA checks (with ID) & CASH.

Retail Boutique Returns

Returned retail clothing is accepted for exchange or credit only with your receipt and item tag still attached within 7 days of purchase. Music, videos, and DVD's may only be returned with receipt if damaged within 7 days of purchase for exchange or credit only. Yoga mats may not be returned after they are opened or used. Retail items cannot be exchanged for yoga classes and yoga memberships or class packages may not be exchanged for retail items.

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