Frequently Asked Questions

Classes will resume with strict precautions in place in accordance with RI Phase 3 guidelines.  

@ heal (v.):

1. Classes have a maximum capacity of 4 in order to maintain 14’ radius requirement to practice yoga without a mask.

2. Classes all run for 4 weeks with the same small, stable cohorts. You must pre-register for classes (no drop-ins). 

3. Participants will enter and exit the studio one at a time, and will be asked to sanitize their hands upon entering the studio. 

4. Masks must be worn into the studio and can only be removed once in your assigned spot.

5. The heal (v.) studio has two bathrooms. Each will be disinfected following usage.

6.  Each participant will be asked to limit themselves to bringing in only a mat and water bottle (or other essential items) and to leave other personal belongings (coats, etc) in their car. 

7. There will be no hands-on assists or alignments.

8. Studio will be completely sanitized following each class. 

9. Each day before class  participants will be asked to answer the following questions:

Have you had face to face contact with someone exposed to or infected with   COVID-19? (if yes, you will be asked to complete a two week self-quarantine before returning to class)

Do you have any potential symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough, chills, sore throat, etc.? (if yes, you will not be able to return until receiving a negative test result)

Have you recently traveled outside of RI/MA?

 If you have recently returned from one of these states with a COVID-19 positivity rate of higher than 5%, you must  quarantine for 14 days and self-monitor for symptoms.  

It is not! In this class we will practice guided  mindfulness meditation - you will be prompted to focus on imagery, narratives, breathing, body sensations, smells, music and other sounds. Within this practice, you will learn skills that help you develop the ability to silence or redirect your thoughts during meditative exercises so that you can focus on just being. Once you learn how to stay present in your body, rather than getting stuck in your thoughts, you'll develop so much more control over your anxiety. 

Full disclosure: MEDITATION TAKES PRACTICE. 

In the beginning you may find that your thoughts are racing or that you're having trouble settling down or paying attention.  Do not be discouraged - this is normal. The ability to meditate and thereby escape from the running commentary in your head is a learned skill that must be practiced. But it is doable, and over time you will retrain yourself (and literally the structure of your brain) to stay focused in the present moment, rather than attending to thoughts as soon as they arise. 

Will each class require your willingness to put forth a significant amount of physical and emotional energy? YES. 

Do you have to be in good shape to participate? Not at all. 

This class offers a mindful and gradual introduction to yoga poses in order for you to understand the correct alignment and intention of each asana.  Participants are asked to honor their unique body and work within their individual comfort guidelines. 

Yoga practice will focus on increasing awareness, strength, flexibility and balance. Longer-held poses will serve to release chronic stress and holding patterns from connective tissue, increase circulation in the joints, and unblock stuck energy in the body.